Florence’s sights are close together, but the queues are long, so book timed tickets and start early.
Day 1: The Duomo and the Uffizi
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| Early morning | The Brunelleschi dome climb (book a slot), then the Baptistery. |
| Late morning | Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio. |
| Afternoon | The Uffizi, about 2.5–3 hours (tickets). |
| Evening | Aperitivo, then a trattoria dinner in Santa Croce. |
Day 2: David and the Oltrarno
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| Morning | The Accademia at opening, then lunch at the Mercato Centrale. |
| Afternoon | The Medici Chapels, then cross the Ponte Vecchio to the Oltrarno workshops. |
| Evening | Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato, then dinner in Santo Spirito. |
Day 3: The Pitti, Boboli and Santa Croce
Spend the morning at the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens. In the afternoon, visit Santa Croce and the Bargello. In the evening, take a pasta-making class or a food walk.
Day 4 (optional): A day trip
Siena is about 1–1.5 hours away by bus. Pisa is about an hour away by train. Or take a Chianti wine tour. See the best day trips from Florence.
Itinerary tips
- Avoid Monday for the Uffizi and the Accademia, because both are closed.
- Compare the €85 Firenze Card with single tickets for your plan.
- Book skip-the-line tickets for April to October.
- Pick a base from where to stay in Florence.
More Florence guides
- Florence travel guide
- 20 best things to do in Florence
- Where to stay in Florence
- Uffizi and Accademia tickets
- Florence Duomo tickets and the dome climb
- Best day trips from Florence
- Florence and Pisa airports to the city
FAQ: Florence itinerary
Is 2 days enough in Florence?
Yes, for the highlights. Days 1 and 2 above cover the Duomo, the Uffizi, David, the Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale Michelangelo.
Can I do Florence as a day trip from Rome?
It’s possible by high-speed train (about 1.5 hours each way), but you’ll only see a fraction. Stay at least one night.
How do I combine Florence, Venice and Rome?
Take the train. Florence is about 2 hours from Venice and 1.5 hours from Rome. See our Rome and Venice guides.
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