(first published in 2017, I have left the original photos and commentary, because it serves as a sentimental piece of how Florence felt and what blogging used to be like <3. Updated & republished in 2025 for necessary practical details and additional suggestions)
Traveling solo, huh? Well, first I’d like to give you a proverbial high five in light of my high five anxiety because #1 it takes guts to travel especially these days. Not because travel should be or is scary, but travel seems scary mega thanks to irresponsible governments and people (understandably) misinterpreting what the media reports out of proportion.
And high five for #2: traveling on your own- this is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences on planet earth. Since I write about food, I hope this post for where to eat alone in Florence proves helpful for solo travelers- both as a guide to where to eat in Florence but also tips & insight for meeting others during your travels around Italy.
Before I get to the tea….did you know I offer social dining experiences? While biased, they might just be perfect for solo travelers, like this progressive dinner crawl of Florence where we visit 4 restaurants and eateries in one evening. Love Negronis? My (Conde Nast Traveler recommended!) aperitivo tour explores craft cocktails, bites and boutique wine tasting with other food & drink loving visitors.
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