3 days in Florence

Italy

This is the free preview of the Wayfinder guide to Florence: a realistic three-day plan with a morning sight, a specific lunch spot, an afternoon walk or museum, dinner before drinks, plus hotels for every budget, how local tickets work and the best day trips nearby.

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Day-by-day plan

Day 1 — City Essentials

☀️ Morning · 09:00 – 12:00
Uffizi Gallery
Botticelli first thing in the morning.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Botticelli first thing in the morning.
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Uffizi Gallery from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍕 Lunch · 12:30 – 14:00
All'Antico Vinaio
Legendary schiacciata.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Legendary schiacciata.
Other great options nearby
Trattoria Mario · €€ · Bistecca and ribollita, cash only.Map
Mercato Centrale · €€ · Food court on the first floor.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · All'Antico Vinaio from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🏛️ Afternoon · 14:30 – 18:30
Ditta Artigianale
Florence's specialty coffee.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Florence's specialty coffee.
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Ditta Artigianale from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍷 Dinner · 19:30 – 21:30
Dinner at Il Santo Bevitore
Modern Tuscan cuisine.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Modern Tuscan cuisine.
Other great options nearby
All'Antico Vinaio · €€ · Legendary schiacciata.Map
Trattoria Mario · €€ · Bistecca and ribollita, cash only.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Dinner at Il Santo Bevitore from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍸 Nightlife · 22:00+
Rasputin Speakeasy
Hidden bar with no sign.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Hidden bar with no sign.
Other great options nearby
Ditta Artigianale · €€ · Florence's specialty coffee.Map
Giardino Bardini · €€ · Wisteria garden with a view.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Rasputin Speakeasy from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70

Day 2 — Neighborhoods & Local Flavor

☀️ Morning · 09:00 – 12:00
Brunelleschi's Dome
463 steps, booking required.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · 463 steps, booking required.
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Brunelleschi's Dome from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍕 Lunch · 12:30 – 14:00
Trattoria Mario
Bistecca and ribollita, cash only.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Bistecca and ribollita, cash only.
Other great options nearby
Mercato Centrale · €€ · Food court on the first floor.Map
All'Antico Vinaio · €€ · Legendary schiacciata.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Trattoria Mario from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🏛️ Afternoon · 14:30 – 18:30
Galleria dell'Accademia
Michelangelo's David.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Michelangelo's David.
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Galleria dell'Accademia from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍷 Dinner · 19:30 – 21:30
Dinner at Il Santo Bevitore
Modern Tuscan cuisine.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Modern Tuscan cuisine.
Other great options nearby
Trattoria Mario · €€ · Bistecca and ribollita, cash only.Map
Mercato Centrale · €€ · Food court on the first floor.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Dinner at Il Santo Bevitore from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍸 Nightlife · 22:00+
Rasputin Speakeasy
Hidden bar with no sign.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Hidden bar with no sign.
Other great options nearby
Giardino Bardini · €€ · Wisteria garden with a view.Map
Ditta Artigianale · €€ · Florence's specialty coffee.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Rasputin Speakeasy from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70

Day 3 — Art, Coffee & Hidden Gems

☀️ Morning · 09:00 – 12:00
Oltrarno
Artisan workshops, San Frediano.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Artisan workshops, San Frediano.
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Oltrarno from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍕 Lunch · 12:30 – 14:00
Mercato Centrale
Food court on the first floor.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Food court on the first floor.
Other great options nearby
All'Antico Vinaio · €€ · Legendary schiacciata.Map
Trattoria Mario · €€ · Bistecca and ribollita, cash only.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Mercato Centrale from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🏛️ Afternoon · 14:30 – 18:30
Giardino Bardini
Wisteria garden with a view.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Wisteria garden with a view.
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Giardino Bardini from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍷 Dinner · 19:30 – 21:30
Dinner at Il Santo Bevitore
Modern Tuscan cuisine.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Modern Tuscan cuisine.
Other great options nearby
Mercato Centrale · €€ · Food court on the first floor.Map
All'Antico Vinaio · €€ · Legendary schiacciata.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Dinner at Il Santo Bevitore from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70
🍸 Nightlife · 22:00+
Rasputin Speakeasy
Hidden bar with no sign.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Hidden bar with no sign.
Other great options nearby
Ditta Artigianale · €€ · Florence's specialty coffee.Map
Giardino Bardini · €€ · Wisteria garden with a view.Map
Getting there: On foot / tram Local network · Rasputin Speakeasy from Santa Maria Novella · 10 min · €1.70

Day trip idea: Siena & San Gimignano · 1h 15m by coach from Firenze → Siena · ≈ €9

Where to stay in Florence

Budget / boutique

Top-rated boutique stay

Florence · central district · ⭐ 8.6 · €€ · ≈ €80–120 / night

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Mid-range

Top-rated 4★ hotel

Florence · walking distance to the centre · ⭐ 8.9 · €€€ · ≈ €150–220 / night

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Luxury

Top-rated 5★ hotel

Florence · best location in town · ⭐ 9.2 · €€€€ · €300+ / night

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Flying in from overseas

What travelers from the US, Canada, Australia and Asia need to sort out before a long-haul trip to Florence.

Flight time & jet lag: Most long-haul flights land in Europe early morning. Plan a light first day — a walk and an outdoor lunch beat a museum. This 3-day plan keeps day 1 gentle so you can push through to a local bedtime.
Entry requirements: US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, Korean and Singaporean passport holders enter the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180, but must register for ETIAS online before departure. Passport should be valid 3+ months past your return date.
Phone & data (eSIM): Skip roaming charges: install a Europe-wide eSIM (Airalo, Holafly or your carrier's international day pass) before you leave home. One eSIM covers the whole trip, including day trips across borders.
Power adapters: Type C/F outlets at 230V. US and Canadian travelers need a plug adapter; check that hair tools are dual-voltage.
Money & cards: Tap-to-pay works nearly everywhere in Florence. Use a card with no foreign transaction fee, always choose to be charged in the local currency, and carry about 20 in small bills for markets and restrooms.
Airport to city: Book nothing in advance for the airport run — Florence has a train or express bus that beats a taxi on both price and time. The transport section below has the official operator and ticket app.

Full long-haul planning guide

Practical tips for Italy

Transport & tickets: Trenitalia / Italo for intercity · ATM Milano & ATAC Roma apps for city tickets · validate before boarding, contactless Tap & Go on metro
Tipping & payments: No tipping expected · coperto €2-3 per person, round up in bars · Tap & Go with a contactless card or Apple Pay directly at the validators in Florence.
Emergency numbers: 112 · Police 113 · Ambulance 118
Power sockets: Type C / F / L · 230V

When to go: events in Florence

F-Light & Santa Croce Market
Dec · Christmas market
A German-style market and video-mapping on the monuments.
Calcio Storico
June · Sporting event
Historic football in costume, Piazza Santa Croce.
Fiera di Sant'Ambrogio
year-round · Market & fair
An authentic neighbourhood market.

Day trips from Florence

Siena & San Gimignano
1h 15m by coach · from Firenze → Siena · ≈ €9
Piazza del Campo · Medieval towers · Chianti wine
Pisa & Lucca
50 min by train · from S.M. Novella → Pisa · ≈ €9
Leaning Tower · Lucca's walls · Piazza dei Miracoli

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