7-day itinerary
The Perfect 7 Days in Florence
A balanced 7-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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Morning
Santa Maria del Fiore
Brunelleschi's iconic dome crowns Florence's skyline — a breathtaking feat of Renaissance genius you'll never forget.
Afternoon
Cupola del Brunelleschi
Climb Brunelleschi's iconic dome for breathtaking panoramic views over Florence's stunning terracotta rooftops.
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
Morning
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Step inside the Renaissance birthplace of the Medici dynasty, where art and political power once collided magnificently.
Afternoon
Spedale degli Innocenti
Brunelleschi's iconic 15th-century foundling hospital blends stunning Renaissance architecture with a moving museum of Florentine art.
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
Morning
Palazzo del Bargello
Home to Michelangelo and Donatello masterpieces inside Florence's formidable medieval fortress.
Afternoon
Palazzo Vecchio
Florence's fortress-like town hall dominates Piazza della Signoria with stunning Renaissance art and sweeping rooftop views.
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
Morning
Perseus with the Head of Medusa
Cellini's breathtaking bronze Perseus with Medusa's head commands the Piazza della Signoria with timeless drama.
Afternoon
Galleria degli Uffizi
Home to Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Michelangelo's masterpieces—an unmissable Renaissance treasure trove.
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
Morning
Ponte Vecchio
Florence's iconic medieval bridge glitters with goldsmiths' shops spanning the Arno River since 1345.
Afternoon
Fontana del Porcellino
Rub the snout of this beloved bronze boar for good luck and a magical Florentine photo.
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
Morning
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
Florence's oldest great church stuns with frescoes by Ghirlandaio and a breathtaking Gothic facade.
Afternoon
Perfume Workshop-Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella
Step into a 13th-century apothecary where monks' secret recipes still scent the air today.
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
Morning
Palazzo Pitti
Florence's grandest Renaissance palace, once home to the Medici, now housing world-class art collections.
Afternoon
Boboli Gardens
Stroll through a UNESCO-listed Renaissance garden behind the Pitti Palace, filled with fountains and sculptures.
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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