DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany

Eyewitness Travel Guides

by D.K. Eyewitness Travel

Divine cuisine and spectacular art await in Florence and Tuscany

Whether you want to sample delicious Tuscan food and wine, gaze at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa or browse eclectic markets in Florence, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that this region has to offer.

The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is filled with architectural masterpieces and dazzling collections of art. Yet the countryside is just as mesmerizing, with cypress-lined roads leading to picturesque towns and idyllic islands lying just off the coast.

Our recently updated guide brings Florence and Tuscany to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

You'll discover:

-our pick of Florence and Tuscany's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
-detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
-easy-to-follow itineraries
-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
-colour-coded chapters to every part of Florence and Tuscany, from Santa Croce to Oltrarno, Central Tuscany to Southwest Tuscany
-our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy. Want the best of Florence and Tuscany in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Florence and Tuscany.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference, Italy

556 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 1994

Reviews

[Michelle Huang · Rating 5 out of 5]

i got to read it in the B&B in florence. there is a swap there and the owner has a library of his own. really helpful for my visit to florence and pisa.

[aslı · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5 aslında puanım,yarım puan kırma sebebim de bir gezi kitabının ağır olmaması gerektiğini düşünüyor olmam.Yanınızda taşımanız için pek de uygun değil bu sebeple, bunun dışında insana bölge ile ilgili ihtiyacı olan neredeyse tüm bilgileri veren bir kitap.Özellikle arkadaki haritanın kağıt değilde (sanırım plastik) daha dayanıklı bir maddeden yapılmış olması muazzam olmuş.
Bölgeyi tanımak isteyenlere tavsiye ederim ancak eğer geziye gidecekseniz,gezinizden bir süre önce kitabı alıp okuyup size lazım olacağını düşündüğünüz yerleri not alıp kitabı evde bırakmanızı tavsiye ederim :) Hele ki benim gibi kabin bagajında kati ağırlık kısıtı olan bir hava yoluyla yolculuk edecekseniz bir kitap ağırlığı bile göze çok görüne bilir :D

[Al Maki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of four guides to Florence we used in our visit, my wife and I both found this the most useful. The descriptions of things to see were excellent, the section dealing with logistics and practicalities was shorter than in any of the others but more useful and the map was the one we relied on because it was laminated and so stood up to constant use.

[Phil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like all the DK travel books, the gold standard. Use Frommers to figure where you'll stay, but DK/Eyewitness to figure out what you'll see and do. This is the one to pack (but too heavy to carry around).

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for traveling through Florence and Tuscany. Great pictures, the author writes about every little town in Tuscany as well. Highly recommended!!

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books. I got a few new ideas on where to visit when we go.

[Ivor Mason · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing. Read this as a prelude to planning a weekend in Florence. Found there to be insufficient information about what was to be found at the attractions listed and that much was omitted. Museums housing anything other than Renaissance, especially modern art, are not even listed. Everything can be reached by walking in this city, even the Pizzale Michelangelo with its stunning views is only a 40 minute walk from the city centre, yet no suggestions of walking routes are provided.

[Terri Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a gorgeous book as all books from DK Publishing are but this is super-gorgeous because it is a travel guide to Florence, Italy and Tuscany which are beautiful places. This isn't a practical all-you-need-to-plan-a-trip guide. It really shows you the places you will want to see in color. Italy, yum!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Rick Steve's books the best for practical and helpful information. I love these guides for their beautiful photography, coloured maps, and vivid descriptions. The Rick books are my practical manual and these books are my "souvenir" which I keep and can use for reminiscing after the trip.

[Marly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stedentrips voorbereiden kan niet zonder een reisgids van Capitool. Vind ik dan toch. De diepgaande historische achtergrondinformatie is ontzettend helder en leerzaam. Over een paar maanden ga ik naar Pisa en Florence. Ik ben nu helemaal voorbereid.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the one to use when travelling to Florence. I saw lots of tourists clutching this book while I was there.
Fantastic pictures.

[Qing Wang · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a decent travel guide.

[Sandy Korom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wouldn't get any other brand of travel guides than DK!!!

[Kenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide.

I love how it broke down individual streets and buildings and even art works.

Much easier to read than other guides.

I also love that it included more nature.

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated, clear, and helpful guidebook for one of the world's most beautiful places.

[Antony P · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best travel guides available in my opinion.

[Nicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read an old copy, so it's probably out of date, but it still provides ideas of where to go. Love these books just for the photos.

[Camilla Tilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have more of the books by eyewitness to... Every time we are going to travel, I go to these books to plan our trips. Not only do they have beautiful photos that inspire a visit but they also give opening times and suggestions of how to walk as to not miss anything in major towns like Florence. I find the book extremely helpful, more so than other guide books.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, informative, good maps and suggested walks. Plans of the major museums (not only ones like the Uffizi and Pallazo Pitti, but smaller ones like the Brancacci Chapel). Recommended restaurants and bars. Invaluable.

[Brandy Greywing · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pictures and love how the neighborhoods and surrounding areas are segmented out, but I learned more from art and cookbooks about the city itself. More imagery than substance. Glad to get a good map and details on the rail stops.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful guide to Florence and environs.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

The DK travel guide books have a great overview of a country or city. I love how they incorporate a lot of the history while keeping it fun and entertaining to read. Lots of pictures too!

[Labyrns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great photos, maps, drawings.

[Bj]

Great guide book. It is really good for the Tuscany area.