With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy. I’ve chosen the ideal daily structure, added times, routes to get there and suggestions on how long you should spend at each spot. Of course, you can add your own spots in, swap things around, or even skip some places. Use this itinerary as inspiration instead of a fixed plan to get the most out of your trip! 3 Day Florence Itinerary Overview Florence in the winter can also be fun! This is a great time to bury yourself in the local osterie and to keep yourself warm with a good glass of chianti or some porchetta. The museums will also be less crowded although they’re never really quiet in Florence. So if you’re planning on staying just 1 or 2 days in Florence, think again! You need at least three full days to explore the city and see the best it has to offer. If you want to see all of the important landmarks you might be able to fit everything into 24 hours, but you won’t fully be able to appreciate it. So do yourself a favour and set more time aside.

Head to the Piazzale Michelangelo on the south side of the Arno River for a great cityscape view. It requires a good hike up a hill but it’s a great way to see the stunning view of the city without paying to climb the Duomo. Florentine architect Giuseppe Poggi designed the space in 1869 specifically to showcase Michaelangelo’s works. There’s a bronze cast of David here, along with bronze casts of some of the artist’s other works. If you aren’t able to or can’t walk up the hill, you can take city buses 12 or 13 to reach the top. 4. Lounge in Liberia Café la Cité Florence is surrounded by vineyards, many of which can be accessed via day tours. Most tours visit a couple of vineyards and include some samples. Expect to pay at least 50 EUR per person for a half-day trip. If you have your own vehicle, you can arrange your own tour (but you won’t be able to drink). Many vineyards also operate B&Bs or Airbnbs, which makes for a nice getaway if you want to splash out for a night. 14. Take a food tourStay outside the historical center : It may seem inconvenient walking the extra 5-10 minutes, but it may be worth the extra money saved on hotels in Florence. The city isn’t that big either so you shouldn’t be too far away from the main attractions. The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like The Bargello and The Uffizi, and hidden gems like Palazzo Pitti and San Miniato al Monte. There are people that travel to Florence just for this establishment. The sandwiches at All’antico Vinaio are legendarily delicious. This place is so well-regarded that it was actually voted one of the most reviewed restaurants in the world. So it goes without saying that you’ll need to arrive early if want to eat here. 5. See everything at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Florence is not a dangerous city by any means. Violence rarely, if ever, happens here and if it does it’s completely removed from tourists. Not having to worry about traffic makes Florence doubly safe and frankly I can’t think of any situation where your life would be in danger (besides drunkenly jumping from the Ponte Vecchio).

The museum, which originally dates to the 13th century, is home to original works by Bandinelli, Donatello, Antonio Rossellino, and other Renaissance masters. It has the largest Italian collection of Renaissance and Gothic sculptures in the country and is just a short walk from the Piazza della Signoria. Admission to the museum is 11 EUR. 7. Visit the Sant’Ambrogio MarketCulture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. One cannot visit Florence without experiencing the iconic Arno River. This river stretches for 240km before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea, making it a highly important river in Italy! Hotels in Florence will obviously be the most expensive choices. I don’t much care for hotels but, that being said, there are still some hidden gems in the city.