There are many things to do in Florence for those who set off on a solo travel adventure - an exciting undertaking with many highlights. We've plenty of ideas on ways to spend your trip, bringing you to meet like-minded travellers and allowing you to discover all the wonders of the city.

Get cooking

Nothing bonds you together with fellow travellers like the love for Italian food. The Wanna Be Italiano cooking class, and Florence food market tour is a surefire way to find fellow Florence lovers. Get the help of an expert chef to pick out the best ingredients at the city's largest market, making a mouth-watering meal accompanied by Chianti wines to complete the culinary experience. Pizza and gelato have to be two of the quintessentially Italian foods: pick up the skills on how best to make them while you're here – undoubtedly time well spent!