Benvenuti a Firenze! Welcome to Florence!
The Birthplace of the Renaissance is the perfect backdrop for your best semester ever. We will regularly update this page with events each week so that you will always know what is going on in Florence and never utter the word “bored” during your semester studying abroad in Florence.
Events in Florence September 26 – 30, 2022
Monday, September 26, 2022
Trivia Night @Red Garter – Starts at 9:30
Trivia Night Join us every Monday at Red Garter, for the first, longest running and biggest trivia night in Florence, co-hosted by Bus2alps. Put together your team of 2-5 people and book your table in advance at Red Garter. Make sure everyone on your team completes the Bus2alps Raffle form to be eligible to win free trips and discount codes for Bus2alps trips.
Reserve your table: +390552480909
Enter to win Prizes Here
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Bus2alps Family Dinner @ Ristorante Rubacante
Starts at 8:30
Join us for a taste of an authentic Italian family-style dinner. Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’re a weekly regular, anyone’s welcome to come indulge in various antipasti, pasta, bottomless wine, water, and bread…all for just €10.
WHERE: Ristorante Pizzeria Rubaconte
Via Ghibellina, 178/r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
PRICE: €10 per person
INCLUDES: Three-course meal, water & bottomless wine
Everyone who joins us at Rubaconte on Tuesday 27.09 will receive a 10% discount code for any trip to Budapest, Vienna & Salzburg or Morocco AND be entered in the raffle to win a 50% Off Budapest, Vienna, & Salzburg.
RSVP For Family Dinner Now
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Beer Pong @ Red Garter – Starts at 11:30
Enter your team and sink those cups to win prizes from Red Garter & Bus2alps. This week you could win:
Grand Prize Raffle: Free Prague & Munich or Budapest, Vienna & Salzburg
1st Place Team: 50% off Morocco
2nd Place Team: 25% off Morocco
3rd Place Team: 15% off any trip
Welcome to Florence Events Fall 2021
We’re welcoming you to Florence by showing you all of our favorite spots that you’ll be frequenting on the regular this semester. Don’t forget to RSVP to secure your spot as spaces are limited!
September Florence Events
Thursday, September 2nd: Free Coffee @ Green Street Bar from 8 AM – 4 PM
We’re buying you a coffee. Even better? Green Street has iced coffee! Click here to get your free coffee voucher to be used on Thursday.
Friday, September 3rd: Free Gelato @ La Carraia from 1 PM – 5 PM
Get your gelato fix, for free! We’re giving away free gelato at one of our favorite spots, La Carraia on Friday 9/3. Get your free gelato voucher here.
Sunday, September 5th: 50% off Florence 2 Cinque Terre Day Trip
Silenzio Bruno! If you’ve seen the Disney movie, Luca, you’ll get that reference. If not, just know that visiting Cinque Terre is an absolute must. We’re giving you 50% off your trip on Sunday, September 5th. Click here to Get your 50% off discount code!
September 5th – 12th: Freddie Mercury Week at the Hard Rock Cafe
Dinner and a show! Reserve your spot to celebrate Freddie Mercury’s 75th birthday at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Monday, September 6th at 7 PM: Taste of Florence – Free Food Tour
No plans Monday night? Now you do: The Bus2alps crew is insanely pumped for Taste of Florence, where we’ll introduce you to all our favorite local places for food & drink in Flo for FREE. Come on an empty stomach, because there will plenty of delicious dishes to sample at your new go-to spots. Available spots tend to fill up fast, so reserve your spot in advance by RSVPing.
Tuesday, September 7th: Florence Insider Sales Event
Save your spot at our Insider Event on September 7th!
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
– Instantly receive a single-use 10% off discount code*
– A reserved spot at our in-person Insider Event where you can win more trip discounts on trips to the Amalfi Coast, Croatia, Morocco (& more!), and prizes from our partners (like FREE night sledding in the Swiss Alps, merch, and discounts)
Thursday, September 9th: #Imagine50 Screening at the Hard Rock Cafe
Sit back, relax and celebrate with Hard Rock Cafe Florence on September 9th (8.30pm) as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Imagine! For one night only they’ll be screening Imagine starring John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Friday, September 17th: Free Gelato @ Antica Gelateria 12 PM – 4 PM
This one goes out to our LDM students who arrive later this September! Come grab a free cone at our Free Gelato event!
Sunday, September 19th: Florence 2 Cinque Terre Day Trip
Silenzio Bruno! If you’ve seen the Disney movie, Luca, you’ll get that reference. If not, just know that visiting Cinque Terre is an absolute must. We’re giving you one chance on Sunday, September 19th so click here to book your spot!
Monday, September 20th at 7 PM: Taste of Florence – Free Food Tour
Come join us for the Taste of Florence, where we’ll introduce you to all our favorite local places for food & drink in Flo for FREE. Come on an empty stomach, because there will plenty of delicious dishes to sample at your new go-to spots. Available spots tend to fill up fast, so reserve your spot in advance by RSVPing.
Tuesday, September 21st: Florence Insider Sales Event
Save your spot at our Insider Event on September 21st!
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
– Instantly receive a single-use 10% off discount code*
– A reserved spot at our in-person Insider Event where you can win more trip discounts on trips to the Amalfi Coast, Croatia, Morocco (& more!), and prizes from our partners (like FREE night sledding in the Swiss Alps, merch, and discounts)
