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7-day itinerary

The Perfect 7 Days in Florence

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Santa Maria del Fiore

    Morning

    Santa Maria del Fiore

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

    1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
  2. Cupola del Brunelleschi

    Afternoon

    Cupola del Brunelleschi

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

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Giotto's Campanile

    Evening

    Giotto's Campanile

    Climb Giotto's stunning 85-meter Gothic masterpiece for breathtaking panoramic views over Florence's magnificent skyline.

Where to eat: Central Market — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Palazzo Medici Riccardi

    Morning

    Palazzo Medici Riccardi

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

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  2. Spedale degli Innocenti

    Afternoon

    Spedale degli Innocenti

    Brunelleschi's iconic 15th-century foundling hospital blends stunning Renaissance architecture with a moving museum of Florentine art.

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Basilica della Santissima Annunziata

    Evening

    Basilica della Santissima Annunziata

    A revered Renaissance church housing miraculous art and a serene cloister in Florence's historic heart.

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

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Palazzo del Bargello

    Morning

    Palazzo del Bargello

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

    2 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  2. Palazzo Vecchio

    Afternoon

    Palazzo Vecchio

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

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Hercules and Cacus

    Evening

    Hercules and Cacus

    Baccio Bandinelli's powerful marble heroes guard the entrance to Florence's legendary Palazzo Vecchio.

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

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. Perseus with the Head of Medusa

    Morning

    Perseus with the Head of Medusa

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

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Galleria degli Uffizi

    Afternoon

    Galleria degli Uffizi

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

    2 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Vasari Corridor

    Evening

    Vasari Corridor

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

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

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. Ponte Vecchio

    Morning

    Ponte Vecchio

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

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  2. Fontana del Porcellino

    Afternoon

    Fontana del Porcellino

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

    3 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  3. Palazzo Strozzi

    Evening

    Palazzo Strozzi

    A magnificent 15th-century Florentine palace hosting world-class art exhibitions in its stunning Renaissance courtyard.

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

DAY 6

Culture & Icons

  1. Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

    Morning

    Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

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

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Perfume Workshop-Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella

    Afternoon

    Perfume Workshop-Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella

    Step into a 13th-century apothecary where monks' secret recipes still scent the air today.

    10 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  3. Brancacci Chapel

    Evening

    Brancacci Chapel

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

Where to eat: Affè di Bacco il Mulino — Italian Pizza — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 7

Culture & Icons

  1. Palazzo Pitti

    Morning

    Palazzo Pitti

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

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Boboli Gardens

    Afternoon

    Boboli Gardens

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

    19 min walk · 1.4 km to the next stop
  3. Basilica di San Miniato al Monte

    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: Aji Tei — Japanese — a well-loved local spot.

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