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Florence

3 Days · Solo · Balanced
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Daily Plan
Day 1
3 Spots
Uffizi Gallery · Ponte Vecchio · Palazzo Pitti
Day 2
3 Spots
Giotto's Bell Tower · Piazza della Repubblica · Piazza della Signoria
Day 3
3 Spots
Galleria dell'Accademia · Mercato Centrale · Florence Cathedral
Trip Notes
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Day 1

Florence · 3 Spots
1
Uffizi Gallery
Uffizi Gallery
Museum · 2-2.5 hours
The Uffizi Gallery is a prominent art museum adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. One of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, it is also one of the largest and best-known in the world and holds a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance.
NoteReserve timed entry when available. A short highlights route and audio guide usually make the visit much more efficient.
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2
Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
The Ponte Vecchio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈponte ˈvɛkkjo]; "Old Bridge") is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno, in Florence, Italy. The only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II, it is noted for the shops built along it; building shops on such bridges was once a common practice. Butchers, tanners, and farmers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewellers, art dealers, and souvenir sellers.
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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3
Palazzo Pitti
Palazzo Pitti
Historic Site · 1.5-2 hours
The Palazzo Pitti (Italian: [paˈlattso ˈpitti]), in English sometimes called the Pitti Palace, is a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence, Italy. It is situated on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio. The core of the present palazzo dates from 1458 and was originally the town residence of Luca Pitti, an ambitious Florentine banker.
NoteCheck the official site for the latest entry policy and opening hours. Early visits are usually calmer and better for photos.
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Day 2

Florence · 3 Spots
1
Giotto's Bell Tower
Giotto's Bell Tower
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
Giotto's Campanile is a free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, Italy.
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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2
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
Piazza della Repubblica is a circular piazza in Rome, at the summit of the Viminal Hill, next to the Termini station. On it is to be found Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. It is served by the Repubblica – Teatro dell'Opera Metro station. From the square starts one of the main streets of Rome, Via Nazionale. The former name of the piazza, Piazza dell'Esedra, still very common today, originates in the large exedra of the baths of Diocletian, which gives the piazza its shape.
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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3
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
Piazza della Signoria (Italian: [ˈpjattsa della siɲɲoˈriːa]) is a W-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Central Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city.
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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Day 3

Florence · 3 Spots
1
Galleria dell'Accademia
Galleria dell'Accademia
Museum · 2-2.5 hours
The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze (English: Gallery of the Academy of Florencecode: eng promoted to code: en ) is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300–1600 (the Trecento to the Late Renaissance). It is smaller and more specialised than the Uffizi, the main art museum in Florence.
NoteReserve timed entry when available. A short highlights route and audio guide usually make the visit much more efficient.
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2
Mercato Centrale
Mercato Centrale
Market · 1-1.5 hours
The Mercato Centrale (Central Market in English) in Florence is located between via dell'Ariento, via Sant'Antonino, via Panicale and Piazza del Mercato Centrale. It is one of the results from the time of risanamento, the period when Florence was the capital of Italy in the late nineteenth century. It was designed by Giuseppe Mengoni, an architect who also conceived the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan.
NoteGo earlier for the freshest food and shorter lines. Some stalls still prefer cash.
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3
Florence Cathedral
Florence Cathedral
Historic Site · 1.5-2 hours
Florence Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Firenze), formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore [katteˈdraːle di ˈsanta maˈriːa del ˈfjoːre]), is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence in Florence, Italy.
NoteCheck the official site for the latest entry policy and opening hours. Early visits are usually calmer and better for photos.
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FAQ

Florence 3-day itinerary: FAQ

How many days do you need in Florence?
Three days is a comfortable amount of time to walk Florence's main areas without rushing. This itinerary gives each day to one part of the city, with room for meals and unplanned detours.
Is 3 days enough for Florence?
Yes. Three days covers the highlights of Florence on foot at an unhurried pace. With more time you can add day trips or slower neighbourhood wandering, but three days sees the essentials.
Can you do Florence in 2 days or one day?
Yes. For two days, follow Day 1 and Day 2 and drop the third; for a single day, walk Day 1, which covers the most iconic stretch. The route is split by area so it shortens cleanly.
How much walking is in this Florence itinerary?
Each day is a comfortable walk grouped into one neighbourhood, so you spend the day walking rather than commuting between far-apart sights. For the most relaxed pace, follow the day-by-day plan above and let a tram or taxi cover the longest gaps.
Can you edit or export this Florence itinerary?
Yes. It is a free, self-guided walking itinerary. Open it in the Florence planner to reorder or remove stops, share a link, or export an offline copy to follow on your phone.