4/21-29 The International Handicrafts Trade Fair in Florence

A full immersion in unique pieces, from classic to contemporary, ethinc, chic, from tables to jackets, from the tradition to the future. This is the Handicrafts Fair in Florence, located in the Fortezza da Basso, just 5 minutes walk from the Relais Grand Tour B&B! The exhibitions hosts hundreds of artists coming from Italy and [...]

The Vasarian Corridor special opening 1/17- 4/27

 Good news from Relais Grand Tour, your favourite B&B in Florence! From January 17th until April 27th you can visit the Vasarian Corridor on 4 days a week! This attraction is located at about 15 minutes walk from our Bed&Brekfast into the historic center, and it was the “corridor” used by the Medici Family between [...]

Florence: museums opening hours during Christmas

Our beautiful city is an excellent place for your winter vacations, especially if you stay at the B&B Relais Grand Tour during Christmas Time and book your favourite suite!   Most of our guests come to Florence to enjoy the Renaissance art, the beauty of its Cathedrals and the world-famous masterwoks in the museums: Venus by Botticelly, [...]

Culture Week 2011 in Florence April 9-17

This year the Week of Culture falls in April, very close to the Easter Week. What a great vacation in Florence! The Week of Culture 2011 promotes  free entrance in all the State Museums of Italy . Here in Florence you can visit: the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens, Uffizi Gallery, Bargello Museum, Academy Gallery, Medici Chapels, [...]

March in Florence: a great Picasso exhib, free women access museums and more

March is a good month to visit Florence: even if the weather is a bit crazy, the city is not busy and you can visit museums and exhibitions with no rush. In addiction here at the Relais Grand Tour we offer special seasonal tariffs, so don’t wait to book your romantic suite in Florence! Today I want [...]

Easter week in Florence 2011

It’s time to plan your Easter holidays in Florence at the Relais Grand Tour Inn, and reserve the most charming room! What about Easter traditions in Florence? Let’s start to say that this year Easter starts on Thursday April 21 and it ends on Tuesday April 25th. That Thursday is called Holy Thursday and here [...]

Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Florence part 2.

  As I told you in my previous post, here I give you some ideas on how to spend your Christmas vacations in Florence. I have already talk about museum special opening time, and about the exhibitions that you can visit in our beautiful city. Today I want to share with you some suggestions about [...]

Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Florence part 1.

  Christmas is coming, and it’s never too early to book your favourite restaurant in Florence for the New Year’s Eve dinner! Florence is magic during Christmas holidays and you can’t miss the bustling atmosphere that reigns in the streets and squares. The lights of Christmas, the small markets, luxury shops, special menus in restaurants [...]

April 30 “Notte bianca a Firenze” your White Night in Florence

Friday night april 30th there is a special party in Florence historic center, and all main museums and special exhibitions will be open until 6.00 am Saturday morning. This is called as Notte Bianca, and here is a short list ti give you an idea about special events: – Uffizi museum will be open 8.15am [...]

4/24 – 5/02 Handcrafts Trade Fair in Florence

Located in the Fortezza da Basso, two steps from the Grand Tour’s, the Arts & Crafts Fair in Florence is one of the most important events in Italy, where italian and international artisans expose their artistic handcrafts. Over 700 exhibitors make a special cultural event you can’t miss! … And especially because of the entire building  completely [...]