Italy · 3 days · 16 stops
3 days in Florence – a ready-made itinerary
Florence is small, flat and full of Renaissance art. Two days are enough for the cathedral, the big museums and the district across the Arno, and on day three you go to Siena. Each day covers one part of the city, and the stops are in walking order.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 16 stops
- Highlights
- Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Galleria dell'Accademia, Basilica of San Domenico, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Piazza della Signoria
- Day trips
- Day trip to Siena
- Where to stay
- Around the Duomo, Oltrarno
- Getting around
- You can see central Florence entirely on foot – distances are short and flat.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October are the most pleasant.
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Day 1
The Duomo, Signoria and the Uffizi
Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
The cathedral with Brunelleschi's dome. To climb the dome you need a reserved slot.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)right next door
Baptistery of San Giovanni
The octagonal baptistery in front of the cathedral, with its famous bronze doors and gold mosaics inside.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Baptistery of San Giovanniabout 5 min on foot
Piazza della Signoria
The town hall square with Palazzo Vecchio. The open Loggia dei Lanzi is full of statues, free to see.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Piazza della Signoriaright next door
Uffizi Gallery
Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael. Book a timed ticket in advance and allow about three hours.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Uffizi Galleryright next door
Ponte Vecchio
The old bridge lined with goldsmiths' shops. The best view of it is from the next bridge downstream.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Ponte Vecchioabout 10 min on foot
Santa Croce
The church with the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo. Then dinner in the surrounding streets.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Santa Croce
Day 2
David, the market and Oltrarno
Galleria dell'Accademia
Home of Michelangelo's David. Go early with a booked ticket, while the hall is still empty.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Galleria dell'Accademiaabout 10 min on foot
Medici Chapels
The Medici burial chapels at San Lorenzo, with Michelangelo's sculptures in the New Sacristy.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Medici Chapelsright next door
Mercato Centrale
A market hall from 1874. Downstairs stalls with cheese and ham, upstairs a hall full of food counters.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Mercato Centraleabout 20 min on foot
Palazzo Pitti
The grand dukes' palace with its picture gallery. The ticket can be combined with the Boboli Gardens.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Palazzo Pittiabout 5 min on foot
Boboli Gardens
The palace gardens on the hillside, with grottoes, statues and views over the rooftops.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Boboli Gardensabout 20 min on foot
Piazzale Michelangelo
The viewing square above the city. Walk up the steps for sunset, about 20 minutes uphill.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Piazzale Michelangelo
Day 3
Day trip to Siena
Bus or train from Florence, about 1.5 hours. The bus stops closer to the old town; from the station escalators take you up.
Basilica of San Domenico
A large brick church on the edge of the old town. From the terrace in front you can see the cathedral.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Basilica of San Domenicoabout 5 min on foot
Piazza del Campo
The shell-shaped square where the Palio is run twice each summer. Good for a break on the paving.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Piazza del Camporight next door
Torre del Mangia
The town hall tower on the Campo. Visitor numbers at the top are limited, so go early in the day.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Torre del Mangiaabout 5 min on foot
Siena Cathedral
Striped marble inside and out, plus the frescoed Piccolomini Library. The floor mosaics are only uncovered at times.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Siena Cathedral
Good to know
Best time to go
April to June and September to October are the most pleasant. In July and August the Arno valley often gets hotter than 35 °C and very crowded. Winter is quiet and the museums are emptier.
Getting around
You can see central Florence entirely on foot – distances are short and flat. You will hardly need buses, and few cars are allowed into the old town. A tram runs from the airport to the centre. Buy tickets from the machines or via the app.
Where to stay
Around the Duomo
Everything within walking distance, ideal for a short visit. But pricier and crowded during the day.
Oltrarno
The district across the Arno with workshops, trattorias and squares like Santo Spirito. Quieter and closer to everyday life.
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Florence: frequently asked questions
Are 3 days enough for Florence?
Yes, for the big museums and one day trip. With a fourth day you can add Pisa or a drive through Chianti.
Do I need to book the Uffizi and the Accademia in advance?
Yes, it saves long queues. Climbing the cathedral dome also requires a reserved slot.
Siena or Pisa for a day trip?
Siena has the finer old town and fills a whole day. Pisa is quicker to reach, but the Leaning Tower and the cathedral square take only two or three hours.
When are museums closed?
Many state museums in Florence, including the Uffizi and the Accademia, close on Mondays. Check opening hours before you go.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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