Italy
Florence itineraries
Florence keeps most of its big sights inside a few square kilometres on the north bank of the Arno. The museums use timed tickets and close on set days, so the planning matters more than the walking. The Oltrarno side across the river is quieter and suits an afternoon.
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Choose what you need
- One day in Florence6 stops, about 37 min of walking in total.
- 2 days in Florence10 stops, about 1 h 35 of walking in total.
- 3 days in Florence14 stops, about 1 h 51 of walking in total.
- How many days in Florence2 to 3 days, and the count behind it.
- What to book before you go3 stops need or reward booking ahead.
The Florence stop base
These are the 15 stops the itineraries are built from. Hours are the ones in force on the date checked.
| Stop | Visit | Closed | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Cathedral and DomeDuomo and San Lorenzo | 3 h 30 | Open daily | Required |
| Uffizi GallerySignoria and the river | 3 h | Mon | Advised |
| Galleria dell'AccademiaDuomo and San Lorenzo | 1 h 30 | Mon | Advised |
| Ponte VecchioSignoria and the river | 30 min | Always open | Not needed |
| Piazza della SignoriaSignoria and the river | 1 h | Always open | Not needed |
| Palazzo VecchioSignoria and the river | 2 h | Open daily | Not needed |
| Piazzale MichelangeloOltrarno | 1 h 15 | Always open | Not needed |
| Basilica of Santa CroceSanta Croce | 1 h 15 | Open daily | Not needed |
| Pitti PalaceOltrarno | 2 h 30 | Mon | Not needed |
| Boboli GardensOltrarno | 2 h | Mon | Not needed |
| Basilica of Santa Maria NovellaSanta Maria Novella | 1 h 30 | Open daily | Not needed |
| Medici ChapelsDuomo and San Lorenzo | 1 h 15 | Mon | Not needed |
| Bargello MuseumSignoria and the river | 1 h 30 | Mon | Not needed |
| Piazza Santo SpiritoOltrarno | 1 h 10 | Always open | Not needed |
| Mercato CentraleDuomo and San Lorenzo | 1 h 15 | Open daily | Not needed |