Travel & transfer: Arrival at Florence Airport
After landing and collecting your luggage, take tram line T2 straight into the centre. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
3 days · 24 stops
Florence in 3 days
Three relaxed days in Florence with a mix of Renaissance highlights, architecture and local food culture, always staying in a hotel in the centre.
- Pace
- Balanced
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arrival and Old Town stroll
You arrive in Florence, check in at the Hotel Orto de' Medici and stroll through Santa Maria Novella and the Duomo district. In the evening there is classic Tuscan cuisine at Osteria Il Latini.
11:00
12:00
30 min by public transport
12:30
13:00
Stay: Drop off luggage at the Hotel Orto de' Medici
You drop off your luggage; the room is only ready from about 3:00 pm. Alternatively, the Hotel Davanzati would be an option.
Hotel Orto de' Mediciapprox. 130–€250 / night20 min on foot
13:20
14:35
Lunch: Lunch at the Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
The market is popular with locals; at the Trattoria da Rocco in the hall you'll find simple Tuscan dishes at fair prices.
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogioapprox. 12–€20 pp15 min on foot
14:50
15:30
Sightseeing: Piazza del Duomo and the Baptistery from the outside
Admire the façades of the Cathedral, Campanile and Baptistery, including the famous bronze doors. The interior is planned for other days.
8 min on foot
15:38
16:23
Café: Coffee break at Rivoire
Traditional café on Piazza della Signoria with coffee and fine chocolate. Caffè Gilli is a good alternative.
Rivoireapprox. 6–€12 pp15 min on foot
16:38
18:18
Sightseeing: Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
Gothic and Renaissance with Masaccio's Trinity and Alberti's façade. A highlight for architecture and history fans.
Basilica di Santa Maria Novellaapprox. 7–€10 ppThe church closes earlier on Fridays, so today is just the right day. It's best to buy your ticket online in advance.
15 min on foot
18:33
19:33
Drinks: Aperitivo at Enoteca Le Volpi e l'Uva
Small wine bar near Ponte Vecchio with Tuscan wines by the glass and cheese and cold cut platters.
Le Volpi e l'Uvaapprox. 12–€22 pp10 min on foot
19:45
21:30
Dinner: Dinner at Osteria Il Latini
Traditional osteria with long tables, ribollita, pappardelle and bistecca. Trattoria Za Za is a good alternative.
Osteria Il Latiniapprox. 35–€50 ppReserve a table in advance, especially for the second dinner.
Day 2 · Florenz
Renaissance, art and markets
A Renaissance day between the Duomo, the Uffizi and Santa Croce, with lunch at a market and dinner near Oltrarno. The cathedral only opens at 10:15, so the day starts with breakfast and the cathedral visit afterwards.
08:30
09:15
Breakfast: Breakfast at Pasticceria Nencioni
Pasticceria Nencioniapprox. 5–€9 pp10 min on foot
09:30
10:10
Sightseeing: Basilica di San Lorenzo from the outside
8 min on foot
10:25
12:15
Sightseeing: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Dome
Brunelleschi's dome is the architectural wonder of the Renaissance. First the interior, then the climb up the dome.
Kathedrale Santa Maria del Fioreapprox. €30 ppBook a dome ticket with a fixed time slot in advance, as slots are often sold out on site.
12 min on foot
12:30
13:30
Lunch: Lunch at Trattoria Mario
Trattoria Marioapprox. 20–€30 pp20 min on foot
14:15
16:45
Sightseeing: Galleria degli Uffizi
Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo in the largest Renaissance collection. Allow about two and a half hours.
Galleria degli Uffiziapprox. 25–€32 ppBook a timed-entry ticket in advance and skip the long queue.
6 min on foot
17:00
17:20
Café: Ice cream at Gelateria dei Neri
A popular gelateria on the way to Santa Croce, valued by locals. Try flavours with chocolate or ricotta and fig. Alternative: Vivoli.
Gelateria dei Neriapprox. 3–€5 pp6 min on foot
17:30
18:30
Sightseeing: Basilica di Santa Croce
The tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli, plus Giotto's frescoes and Brunelleschi's Pazzi Chapel.
Basilica di Santa Croceapprox. €8 pp25 min on foot
20:00
21:30
Dinner: Dinner at Trattoria Sostanza
A trattoria steeped in tradition since 1869, famous for its butter chicken and tortino di carciofi. Alternative: Trattoria Za Za.
Trattoria Sostanzaapprox. 35–€50 ppBe sure to reserve in advance and order the petti di pollo al burro.
Day 3 · Florenz
Oltrarno and farewell
Your farewell day in the Oltrarno: Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, lunch at Trattoria 4 Leoni, sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo and ice cream at Gelateria della Passera, before heading to the airport.
08:00
08:45
Breakfast: Breakfast at the Hotel Orto de' Medici
Have a relaxed breakfast and check out; you can leave your luggage at reception.
25 min on foot
09:15
09:45
Sightseeing: Morning walk across the Ponte Vecchio
Early in the morning the goldsmiths' shops are still closed and the bridge is pleasantly empty, ideal for photos.
8 min on foot
10:00
12:30
Sightseeing: Boboli Gardens and Palazzo Pitti
A long stroll through the Renaissance garden with statues, grottoes and views over the city.
Giardino di Boboliapprox. 10–€12 ppBook tickets online in advance and you can skip the queue at the entrance.
8 min on foot
12:45
14:15
Lunch: Lunch at Trattoria 4 Leoni
Traditional Tuscan cuisine on the quiet Piazza della Passera; try the pappardelle with wild boar ragù. Alternatively: Osteria Santo Spirito.
Trattoria 4 Leoniapprox. 25–€40 pp2 min on foot
14:30
15:00
Café: Ice cream at Gelateria della Passera
Small gelateria right next door, popular with locals for its creamy flavours.
Gelateria della Passeraapprox. 3–€5 pp15 min on foot
15:15
16:30
Hidden gem: Stroll through San Niccolò
Quiet lane with craftsmen's workshops and the church of San Niccolò Oltrarno, away from the crowds.
15 min on foot
16:45
17:30
Sightseeing: View from Piazzale Michelangelo
The panoramic view of Florence with the Duomo and the Arno is a fitting end to your trip.
40 min by taxi
18:10
19:10
Travel & transfer: Journey to Florence Airport
Pick up your luggage at the hotel and take a taxi to the airport, leaving a generous buffer.
Flughafen Florenz Peretola (FLR)approx. 20–€25 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need in Florence?
Two days are enough for the highlights such as the Duomo, the Uffizi and the Accademia. With three to four days there is time for Oltrarno, the Boboli Gardens and a day trip to Siena or Pisa.
Where is the best place to stay in Florence?
For a short city break the Centro Storico is the most practical. You can stay somewhere quieter and a bit cheaper in Oltrarno or Santa Croce.
Is Florence expensive?
In terms of price, Florence is in the upper mid-range for Italy, and accommodation in high season in particular is expensive. With markets, set lunch menus and free churches, you can keep your budget in check.