Florence in 3 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 3 days itinerary for Florence: 11 places grouped geographically into walking routes (17 h 45 min of pure visiting time) with opening hours and places to eat along the way.
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Day 1 · 6 h visiting · approx. 210 m walking between stops
- Uffizi Gallery — 3 h visit. The building designed by Giorgio Vasari has housed collections of masterpieces by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci since 1581, standing out from other objects. Hours: Tue–Sun 08:15–18:30 · Mon closed.
- Palazzo Vecchio — 2 h visit (approx. 130 m from previous stop). Served as Florence's historic town hall and the seat of the Medici family, offering panoramic views from Arnolfo's Tower.
- Piazza della Signoria — 1 h visit (approx. 80 m from previous stop). Housing a copy of Michelangelo's David and Bartolomeo Ammannati's Fountain of Neptune, it has been the political heart of the city since the Middle Ages.
Where to eat along the route (Day 1)
- Rivoire — In 1872, Enrico Rivoire founded it as a luxurious cafe in Piazza della Signoria, specializing in chocolate.
- Pizza Napoli — It specializes in traditional Neapolitan pizza, baked in a wood-fired oven, which guarantees an authentic taste.
Day 2 · 6 h visiting · approx. 950 m walking between stops
- Florence Cathedral — 1 h 30 min visit. Its famous dome by Filippo Brunelleschi was the largest masonry dome in the world at the time of its construction. Hours: Mon–Sat 10:15–16:45 · Sun,PH closed.
- Battistero di San Giovanni — 1 h visit (approx. 120 m from previous stop). Its three sets of bronze doors, including Ghiberti's “Gates of Paradise,” and 13th-century Byzantine mosaics distinguish this 12th-century baptistery. Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–19:45.
- Basilica di San Lorenzo — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 220 m from previous stop). It is one of the oldest churches in Florence, dating back to the 4th century, and its current appearance is due to the reconstruction by Filippo Brunelleschi. Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00.
- Palazzo del Bargello — 2 h visit (approx. 610 m from previous stop). Instead of typical exhibitions, it presents a unique collection of sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo, offering an intimate experience without crowds. Hours: 2022 Jan 2–9: Mon–Fri 08:45–13:30 · Sat 08:45–18:30 · Sun 08:45–13:30 · Tue [1,3], Jan 1 closed.
Where to eat along the route (Day 2)
- Caffè Gilli — Established in 1733, it is one of the oldest cafes in the city, known for its elegant 19th-century decor.
- Caffè Concerto Paszkowski — Opened in 1846 as a brewery, it transformed into an elegant concert cafe on Piazza della Repubblica.
Day 3 · 5 h 45 min visiting · approx. 3.2 km walking between stops
- Ponte Vecchio — 45 min visit. Built in 1345, it is the oldest bridge in Florence, featuring characteristic shops and the Vasari Corridor on it.
- Boboli Gardens — 2 h visit (approx. 670 m from previous stop). It is a historic 16th-century Renaissance garden, created for the Medici, featuring the characteristic Buontalenti Grotto. Hours: Mon–Sun 08:15–18:30 · Mon[1],Mon[–1] closed.
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 1.3 km from previous stop). Within its walls operates the oldest continuously active pharmacy in Europe, dating back to the 13th century.
- Basilica di Santa Croce — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 1.3 km from previous stop). It is called the Pantheon of Florence, as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, among others, rest here, which distinguishes it from other churches.
Where to eat along the route (Day 3)
- Caffe' dell'oro — It offers modern Italian cuisine with a creative approach, which distinguishes it from traditional cafes like Rivoire.
- Gelateria dei neri — It is known for unusual flavors, such as rice ice cream, which you won't find in many other ice cream parlors, including Vivoli Gelato.
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