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The Perfect 5 Days in Florence

A balanced 5-day plan for Florence, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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Day 1The Big Highlights

  1. Morning

    Santa Maria del Fiore

    Brunelleschi's iconic dome crowns Florence's skyline — a breathtaking feat of Renaissance genius you'll never forget.

  2. Afternoon

    Cupola del Brunelleschi

    Climb Brunelleschi's iconic dome for breathtaking panoramic views over Florence's stunning terracotta rooftops.

  3. Evening

    Palazzo Medici Riccardi

    Step inside the Renaissance birthplace of the Medici dynasty, where art and political power once collided magnificently.

Where to eat: Central MarketA well-loved local spot.

Day 2Sights & Experiences

  1. Morning

    Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

    Florence's oldest great church stuns with frescoes by Ghirlandaio and a breathtaking Gothic facade.

  2. Afternoon

    Fontana del Porcellino

    Rub the snout of this beloved bronze boar for good luck and a magical Florentine photo.

  3. Evening

    Perseus with the Head of Medusa

    Cellini's breathtaking bronze Perseus with Medusa's head commands the Piazza della Signoria with timeless drama.

Where to eat: Enoteca PinchiorriFine Dining — a well-loved local spot.

Day 3Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Palazzo Vecchio

    Florence's fortress-like town hall dominates Piazza della Signoria with stunning Renaissance art and sweeping rooftop views.

  2. Afternoon

    Galleria degli Uffizi

    Home to Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Michelangelo's masterpieces—an unmissable Renaissance treasure trove.

  3. Evening

    Vasari Corridor

    Walk the hidden elevated passage Cosimo de' Medici used to move unseen above Florence's streets.

Where to eat: #RAWPizza — a well-loved local spot.

Day 4Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Ponte Vecchio

    Florence's iconic medieval bridge glitters with goldsmiths' shops spanning the Arno River since 1345.

  2. Afternoon

    Palazzo Pitti

    Florence's grandest Renaissance palace, once home to the Medici, now housing world-class art collections.

  3. Evening

    Boboli Gardens

    Stroll through a UNESCO-listed Renaissance garden behind the Pitti Palace, filled with fountains and sculptures.

Where to eat: 180 grammi Burgers & BeersBurgers — a well-loved local spot.

Day 5Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Brancacci Chapel

    Marvel at Masaccio's groundbreaking frescoes that revolutionized Western art inside this intimate Florentine chapel.

  2. Afternoon

    Palazzo del Bargello

    Home to Michelangelo and Donatello masterpieces inside Florence's formidable medieval fortress.

  3. Evening

    Basilica di San Miniato al Monte

    A stunning Romanesque basilica crowning Florence's hills, offering breathtaking city views and timeless medieval beauty.

Where to eat: A CrudoItalian — a well-loved local spot.

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