Florence · CONCERTS
7 experiences compared
We reviewed 7 concerts tours and brought the clearest 7 choices forward. Use the notes below to match the experience to your pace, then keep the remaining hours free for Florence itself.
Enjoy an Italian opera concert in Florence inside Santa Monaca Church, with professional singers, grand piano, and 1400s frescoes for $35.
“Have never been to an opera before. Wonderful introduction. Definite must do”
Hear famous Italian opera arias in Florence’s Santa Monaca Church, a 70-minute English concert with professional singers and piano.
“It should definitely be part of everyone's itinerary when visiting Florence. Excellent performances from both opera singers and also the pianist. Wonderful experience in a great venue.”
Florence evening classical concert with Vivaldi Four Seasons, Bach, Bach Air, Mozart, and Pachelbel at Santo Stefano or Zeffirelli Museum, from $41.
“Such a special atmosphere and beautiful setting. Seats in the last row were perfectly fine acoustically.”
Florence in one night: Tuscan 3-course dinner in Piazza della Signoria, then a close-up Three Tenors-style concert at Cattedrale dell’immagine.
“Fantastic. Excellent meal, they provided us with a vegetarian option without a problem. Very close to concert venue. Concert was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it without hesitation.”
Florence church opera arias at Santa Maria al Tempio. Professional singers and pianist in an intimate 1-hour concert near Santa Croce, $32.
“OMG! Out of all the churches, museums and other activities we've attended in Florence over the past two weeks this was the "Highlight" for me. A small acoustically perfect chapel with only 10 people (unfortunately. There is room for many more) to hear and see piano and opera professionals perform in their glory. To me this was the essence of Italy. A "Must Do" in my opinion.”
Florence dinner in Piazza Signoria, then a Three Tenors style concert in Santo Stefano al Ponte church with reserved seats and Tuscan classics.
“The concert hour was a very pleasant experience and was enjoyed by all. The dinner, however, was a bit disorganized as there was no one at the restaurant to meet us and instruct us on how we should travel to the theater after dining. It would have been very helpful to have someone from the tour company greet us and be with us, at least for informational purposes.”
Dinner at a cozy pizzeria in Oltrarno, then a 15th-century church opera concert with famous arias, all for $98 and 2.5 hours.
“The restaurant quality was absolutely brilliant; the service however wasn’t amazing and was terribly slow which made us late for the concert. Thankfully we were still permitted entry and didn’t miss any of it.”
