February 9, 2026

10 romantic things to do in Florence for Valentine's Day

Our best suggestions among art, beauty, good food and secret itineraries

In Florence, beauty is truly in every corner. The Lungarno, with its stone bridges that connect the two sides of the city, offers incredibly suggestive views. The city streets are lined with countless palaces and monuments of the Renaissance and museums that the whole world envies us.

To live a few romantic moments with your sweetheart, you don't need to go too far away: Florence offers the best you could wish for. Discover our romantic inspirations!

Are you in the mood for a romantic getaway? Here are all the most beautiful resorts, spas and thermal resorts in Tuscany to celebrate the feast of lovers out of town!

Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo

Located on top of one of the hills surrounding Florence, Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the most beautiful panoramic points of the city. To reach the square you can climb the Poggi Ramps that lead from Piazza Giuseppe Poggi to Piazzale Michelangelo, or, more simply, take a cab or a bus. At the center of the square stands a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David life-size, looking towards the Arno and the historic center. A few steps away are the magnificent Rose Garden and Iris Garden.

A walk in the Boboli Gardens

The green lung of a really wonderful Florence, with its perfectly manicured lawns, the many Renaissance sculptures and the majestic fountains, is the perfect place for a romantic walk. If you want to admire Florence from above, climb up the hill along the tree-lined paths of the park and let yourself be enchanted by the unique panorama that will open before your eyes.

Romantic dinner

What could be better than a romantic dinner to celebrate the holiday of lovers? Here is our list of intimate, glamorous, romantic candlelit restaurants with breathtaking views perfect for a fabulous dinner!

Doing the #Runforlove

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, #Runforlove, the run celebrating love and solidarity for the children of Meyer Children's Hospital, returns. A run/walk to be done in pairs (friends, partners, spouses, boyfriends...) on the occasion of Valentine's Day. 4.5km per person to run or walk as a couple on Friday, Feb. 13, Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 to support Meyer Children's Play Therapy activities. In fact, 100 percent of the funds raised will go to support the project that ensures that all children in the hospital have those activities that make their hospitalization period happier and more carefree. You can sign up HERE.

A toast on the Arnolfo Tower of Palazzo Vecchio

The toast on the Tower of Palazzo Vecchio returns again this year. On February 14, Valentine's Day, the City of Florence and the MUS.E Foundation are offering a special afternoon dedicated to those who love each other. All couples, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (reservations required, limited places), will have the unmissable opportunity to visit the walkway and the Tower of Palazzo Vecchio, reaching the top via a stone staircase with 223 steps that leads to the highest viewing level, offering a wonderful 360° view of the city. On the walkway, accompanied by the music of Simone Brusoni and Leonardo Cioni of La Filharmonie - Orchestra Filarmonica di Firenze on the saxophone, a very special toast will be offered, thanks to the support of Bistrot 74, while admiring a romantic view of Florence. (February 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.; price: €30 each)

Walk in the Bardini garden

It is the kingdom of lovers. The Bardini Garden extends around the villa of the same name, on the southern hills of the city, not far from Forte Belvedere and from the area of the Boboli Gardens; most of the park is visible from Piazzale Michelangelo. The most scenic and romantic part of the garden is the long baroque staircase that reaches the top of the hill, from which you can admire a spectacular view of Florence.

Gifting a cake or chocolates

If you and your sweetheart love sweets, Valentine's Day could turn into a perfect opportunity to try not only the other mouth-watering desserts from the best pastry shops in Florence. Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Firenze presents an exclusive gift box of milk chocolate gianduiotti, a refined tribute to the great Italian chocolate-making tradition. The box celebrates the combination of milk chocolate and Cravanzana IGP hazelnuts, creating a silky texture and perfectly balanced sweetness. An elegant and authentic sensory experience, designed to be shared and remembered, available at Gucci Osteria at Palazzo Gucci in Piazza della Signoria and online, priced at €45.

Giving flowers

A flower is always a nice thought especially on this special day. So why not rely on the best flower designers in Florence to make your dream bouquet!

A visit to the Horticulture Garden

So elegant that it was chosen as a film set, it was established by the Società Toscana di Orticoltura (Tuscan Horticultural Society) in 1852 on the property of Marquis Ginori Lisci and Marquise Venturi. In 1880 a national exhibition was organized in the city and on a design by Roster was built the tepidarium in iron and glass that still characterizes it today. Here the most beautiful gardens in Florence

A relaxing day at the SPA

For a relaxing Valentine's Day, treat yourself to a couples' massage in the most beautiful spa in Florence, or Tuscany.

Sunset from Ponte Santa Trinita

Ponte Santa Trinita is one of the historic bridges that cross the Arno in the center of Florence. Adorned at the ends by four allegorical statues that symbolize the seasons, it is located between two other famous bridges: Ponte alla Carraia and Ponte Vecchio. Thanks to its privileged position, it is a perfect place to take memorable photos and admire the sun setting over Florence. Moreover, connecting the historical center with the Oltrarno district, you won't be able to miss crossing it.

Our Love Tour in the name of art and love

A lover tour really unmissable that will take you to the most beautiful museums (including open air) of Florence to discover a pure and sincere love, the engine of works that have made the history of art of all time. The toast on the Torre di Arnolfo in Palazzo Vecchio is back. Couples are given the unmissable opportunity to visit the patrol walkway and the Palazzo Vecchio Tower.