I will be traveling from Venice to Florence on 1/1/2009. I have not been able to find a tour that will be operating in Florence that day. Is is likely that the market/shopping area in Florence will also be closed? Should I be concerned about train travel that day? Thanks!
Posted by
OH, OH, USA
1158 posts
Most likely, that's why. Majority of the European markets are closed on 1/1
Posted by
dallas, tx, usa
1358 posts
If you dont find a tour, try to obtain a printed guide for a walking tour and do your tour on foot. There is lots to see in Florence even if the museums and cathedrals are closed.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
A lot of Europe, like a most of the US, is closed or provides limited service on major holidays such as New Years. I would assume that the museums are closed that day. We traveled from Nice to Paris via train on New Years a few years ago and the travel schedule appeared to be a normal schedule for that day. And the food markets in the train station were open and the station was fairly busy.
Posted by
OP
Lookout Moutain
8 posts
Thank you all for the feedback. I seem to have found ways to work around the museum closings. The trains were my main concern. Thanks!