Florence itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · ItalyJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ €113
- First stop
- 08:15
Short answer
The TripWalkers Florence itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Duomo and city centre
- Day 2 Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio
- 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
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.
FreeLandmark
Brunelleschi Kubbesi Tırmanışı
463 steps, timed slots that book out weeks ahead. You climb past frescoes to a view over the city.
FreeCulture
Battistero di San Giovanni
Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise (copy) and the mosaic ceiling. Included in the pass.
FreeFood
Mercato Centrale Firenze
Market on the ground floor, food hall upstairs. Try lampredotto (tripe sandwich) at Nerbone and a truffle sandwich.
≈ €12 per personLandmark
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 VinaioThe schiacciata sandwich shop with the queue, 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
Culture
Galleria degli Uffizi
Botticelli's Venus, Leonardo, Caravaggio. Book the first slot at 08:15 online (29 EUR) and allow 2.5 hours.
≈ €29 per personLandmark
Ponte Vecchio
The jewellers' bridge, with the Vasari Corridor above.
FreeFood
Trattoria Sergio Gozzi
A local trattoria in San Lorenzo since 1915. Come at lunch for ribollita (Tuscan bread soup) and bistecca.
≈ €18 per personCulture
Basilica di San Lorenzo & Medici Chapels
Michelangelo's sculptures in the New Sacristy and the Medici tombs.
≈ €9 per person- 3 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Piazzale Michelangelo
The postcard view of the city, best at sunset. The church of San Miniato is 10 minutes uphill (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 Hall of the Five Hundred, with views from the tower.
Day 3 · 08:15–15:00
Accademia and San Marco
Culture
Galleria dell'Accademia
Michelangelo's David and the Prisoners. Book the 08:15 slot online.
≈ €20 per personCulture
Museo di San Marco
Monastery cells painted with frescoes by Fra Angelico. Quiet.
≈ €8 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
A local market with the Cibrèo café and Trattoria da Rocco (inside the market).
≈ €10 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Basilica di Santa Croce
Tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli, plus Giotto's frescoes.
≈ €8 per personShopping
Scuola del Cuoio
A leather school behind Santa Croce where you can watch the workshop.
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
Culture
Palazzo Pitti Galleria Palatina
The Medici palace, with Raphael and Titian. Combined ticket with the Uffizi is 40 EUR.
≈ €16 per personNature
Giardino di Boboli
A Renaissance garden with the Neptune pool and a route through to the Bardini garden.
≈ €10 per personNature
Giardino Bardini
Entry with your Boboli ticket. Look for the wisteria tunnel (April-May) and the view of the Duomo.
FreeFood
Gustapizza Oltrarno
Neapolitan pizza near Santo Spirito. Expect a queue.
≈ €10 per personLandmark
Piazza Santo Spirito
The square of the artisans' quarter, with Brunelleschi's church and workshops (Via Maggio). Aperitivo in the evening.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Il Santo BevitoreOltrarno's well-known dinner restaurant. Reserve ahead.
- Cappella BrancacciMasaccio's frescoes in Santa Maria del Carmine. Reserve ahead.
Day 5 · 09:30–17:00Day trip
Siena and San Gimignano
Landmark
Piazza del Campo Siena
1.5 hours by bus. A shell-shaped square, and the Palio (2 July-16 August).
FreeCulture
Duomo di Siena
A black-and-white striped cathedral with the Piccolomini Library and a marble floor (uncovered August-October).
≈ €8 per personLandmark
Torre del Mangia
A 400-step tower with views over the Campo.
≈ €10 per personFood
Osteria Le Logge Siena
Tuscan cooking next to the Campo. Try the pici (thick hand-rolled pasta).
≈ €30 per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
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 round walls. A closer alternative to San Gimignano.
Day 6 · 10:00–17:00Day trip
Chianti
Landmark
Greve in Chianti
The capital of Chianti, with a triangular square and Antica Macelleria Falorni.
FreeCulture
Castello di Verrazzano Wine Tour
A tour of the castle's vineyard with a tasting. Reserve ahead; go by tour or car.
≈ €30 per personFood
Castello di Verrazzano Lunch
A Tuscan lunch in the vineyard, served with wine.
≈ €35 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Panzano in Chianti
Dario Cecchini's butcher village, home to the poetry-reciting butcher.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Castellina in Chianti
An Etruscan tunnel and 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 ahead.
- Badia a PassignanoAn abbey and the Antinori vineyards. An alternative to Verrazzano.
Day 7 · 09:30–14:00
Santa Maria Novella: a gentle farewell
Culture
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
Masaccio's Trinity, next to the station.
≈ €7 per personShopping
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
A pharmacy and perfumery since 1221. Good for souvenirs.
Free- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Trattoria Sostanza
Famous for its butter chicken breast since 1869. Cash only, lunch.
≈ €25 per personLandmark
Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station
Pisa is 1 hour away and Rome 1.5 hours. The airport is 20 minutes by tram T2. Time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Trattoria Sabatino OltrarnoA cheap, no-frills local restaurant.
- Museo Novecento20th-century art. An alternative to the basilica.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Florence trip easier
- Florence is walkable; the centre has a ZTL (restricted traffic zone) and cars are banned. Take the bus (SITA) to Siena and San Gimignano, and a car or tour for Chianti. Tram T2 goes to the airport.
- Book timed online tickets for the Uffizi, the Accademia and the dome weeks ahead. Museums are free on the first Sunday of the month (crowded). The Firenze Card costs 85 EUR for 72 hours.
- Summer brings 33-36°C heat and crowds. Visit museums at 08:15, rest at midday for the siesta, and go to Piazzale Michelangelo at 19:30. In August, some places close for Ferragosto.
- Lampredotto is 5 EUR, schiacciata 8 EUR, a trattoria meal 20-30 EUR and bistecca 50-60 EUR/kg. Coperto (cover charge) is 2-3 EUR and a coffee standing at the bar 1.30 EUR.
- Tap water is safe to drink. Shoulders and knees must be covered in the Duomo and churches.
- 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.
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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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.