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Florence itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · ItalyOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ €113
First stop
08:15

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Florence itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Duomo and city centre
  2. Day 2 Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio
  3. Day 3 Accademia and San Marco

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 5 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €113 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 08:15–13:15

Duomo and city centre

  1. Culture

    Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    Entry to the cathedral is free (expect a queue). The Brunelleschi Pass (30 EUR) covers the dome, bell tower, baptistery and museum.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Brunelleschi's Dome Climb

    463 steps. Book a timed slot weeks ahead. You climb past the frescoes to a view over the city.

    Free

  3. Culture

    Battistero di San Giovanni

    Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise (copy) and the mosaic ceiling. Included in the pass.

    Free

  4. Food

    Mercato Centrale Firenze

    Market on the ground floor, food hall upstairs. Try lampredotto (tripe sandwich) at Nerbone and a truffle sandwich.

    ≈ €12 per person

  5. Landmark

    Piazza della Signoria

    An open-air sculpture museum: Loggia dei Lanzi, the Neptune Fountain and a copy of David.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • All'Antico VinaioSchiacciata sandwiches with a queue out the door. On Via dei Neri.
  • Museo dell'Opera del DuomoThe original Gates of Paradise and Michelangelo's Pietà. Included in the pass.

Day 2 · 08:15–19:30

Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio

  1. Culture

    Galleria degli Uffizi

    Botticelli's Venus, Leonardo, Caravaggio. Take the 08:15 first slot, book online (29 EUR) and allow 2.5 hours.

    ≈ €29 per person

  2. Landmark

    Ponte Vecchio

    The bridge of the goldsmiths, with the Vasari Corridor running above.

    Free

  3. Food

    Trattoria Sergio Gozzi

    A local trattoria in San Lorenzo since 1915. Ribollita (Tuscan bread soup) and bistecca at lunch.

    ≈ €18 per person

  4. Culture

    Basilica di San Lorenzo & Medici Chapels

    Michelangelo's sculptures in the New Sacristy, and the Medici tombs.

    ≈ €9 per person
  5. 3 h · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Piazzale Michelangelo

    The postcard view of the city at sunset. The church of San Miniato is 10 minutes further up (Gregorian chant at 17:30).

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Trattoria MarioLunch at shared tables opposite the market. Cash only.
  • Palazzo VecchioThe town hall and the Salone dei Cinquecento, with views from the tower.

Day 3 · 08:15–15:00

Accademia and San Marco

  1. Culture

    Galleria dell'Accademia

    Michelangelo's David and the Prisoners. Book the 08:15 slot online.

    ≈ €20 per person

  2. Culture

    Museo di San Marco

    Monastic cells frescoed by Fra Angelico. Quiet.

    ≈ €8 per person
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

    A local market, with Cibrèo café and Trattoria da Rocco (inside the market).

    ≈ €10 per person
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Culture

    Basilica of Santa Croce

    Tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli, plus Giotto's frescoes.

    ≈ €8 per person

  7. Shopping

    Scuola del Cuoio

    A leather school behind Santa Croce. Watch the craftsmen at work.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Trattoria da Rocco Sant'AmbrogioCheap lunch inside the market.
  • Museo GalileoScientific instruments. An alternative to Santa Croce.

Day 4 · 09:00–16:00

Oltrarno

  1. Culture

    Palazzo Pitti Galleria Palatina

    The Medici palace, with Raphael and Titian. A combined ticket with the Uffizi costs 40 EUR.

    ≈ €16 per person

  2. Nature

    Boboli Gardens

    A Renaissance garden. See the Neptune pool and cross over to Bardini.

    ≈ €10 per person

  3. Nature

    Giardino Bardini

    Included with the Boboli ticket. Look for the wisteria tunnel (April to May) and the view of the Duomo.

    Free

  4. Food

    Gustapizza Oltrarno

    Neapolitan-style pizza near Santo Spirito. Expect a queue.

    ≈ €10 per person

  5. Landmark

    Piazza Santo Spirito

    The square of the artisans' quarter, with Brunelleschi's church and workshops (Via Maggio). Come for aperitivo in the evening.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Il Santo BevitoreOltrarno's well-known dinner restaurant. Reserve.
  • Brancacci ChapelMasaccio's frescoes in Santa Maria del Carmine. Reserve.

Day 5 · 09:30–17:00Day trip

Siena and San Gimignano

  1. Landmark

    Piazza del Campo Siena

    1.5 hours by bus. A shell-shaped square, home to the Palio (2 July to 16 August).

    Free

  2. Culture

    Siena Cathedral

    A black-and-white striped cathedral with the Piccolomini Library and a marble floor (uncovered August to October).

    ≈ €8 per person

  3. Landmark

    Torre del Mangia

    A 400-step tower with views over the Campo.

    ≈ €10 per person

  4. Food

    Osteria Le Logge Siena

    Tuscan cooking next to the Campo. Try the pici pasta.

    ≈ €30 per person
  5. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    San Gimignano Towers

    The medieval Manhattan, with 14 towers. Stop at Gelateria Dondoli (world champion ice cream) and walk the walls at sunset.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Gelateria Dondoli San GimignanoIce cream from a champion.
  • MonteriggioniA village with circular walls. A closer alternative to San Gimignano.

Day 6 · 10:00–17:00Day trip

Chianti

  1. Landmark

    Greve in Chianti

    The capital of Chianti, with a triangular square and Antica Macelleria Falorni.

    Free

  2. Culture

    Castello di Verrazzano Wine Tour

    A tour of the castle's vineyard with tasting. Reserve; go by tour or car.

    ≈ €30 per person

  3. Food

    Castello di Verrazzano Lunch

    Tuscan lunch at the vineyard, served with wine.

    ≈ €35 per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Panzano in Chianti

    Dario Cecchini's butcher village, home to the poet-butcher.

    Free
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Castellina in Chianti

    An Etruscan tunnel and the town walls, with vineyards at sunset.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Officina della Bistecca Dario CecchiniCecchini's bistecca menu. Reserve.
  • Badia a PassignanoAn abbey and the Antinori vineyards. An alternative to Verrazzano.

Day 7 · 09:30–14:00

Santa Maria Novella: a light farewell

  1. Culture

    Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

    Masaccio's Trinity, next to the station.

    ≈ €7 per person

  2. Shopping

    Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

    A pharmacy and perfumery since 1221. Good for gifts.

    Free
  3. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Trattoria Sostanza

    Famous for its butter chicken breast since 1869. Cash only, lunch.

    ≈ €25 per person

  5. Landmark

    Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station

    Pisa is 1 hour away and Rome 1.5 hours. Tram T2 to the airport takes 20 minutes. Time to say goodbye.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Trattoria Sabatino OltrarnoCheap, no-frills local eatery.
  • Museo Novecento20th-century art. An alternative to the basilica.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Florence trip easier

  1. Florence is walkable (the centre is a ZTL, closed to cars). Take the bus (SITA) to Siena and San Gimignano; for Chianti, use a car or a tour. Tram T2 runs to the airport.
  2. Uffizi, Accademia, dome: buy timed tickets online weeks ahead. The first Sunday is free (and crowded). Firenze Card costs 85 EUR for 72 hours.
  3. November to February is quiet and 8–12°C. There are no museum queues, December brings the Christmas market, and November is olive oil harvest in Chianti.
  4. Lampredotto 5 EUR, schiacciata 8 EUR, trattoria 20–30 EUR, bistecca 50–60 EUR/kg. Coperto (cover charge) 2–3 EUR, coffee at the bar 1.30 EUR.
  5. Tap water is safe to drink. Cover shoulders and knees in the Duomo and churches.
  6. The Vasari Corridor has reopened (reserve through the Uffizi).

Spending: ≈ €790 per person for 7 days

  • Food€400
  • Entry and tours€230
  • Local transport€80
  • Other€80

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

On world lists: 2 places in this city

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Florence?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5 and 6; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Florence cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €113 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Florence?

The first stop is at 08:15. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.