Florence, Italy - Travel Guide

By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Florence is a beautiful city in the heart of Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance, offering a rich cultural experience with fascinating art, architecture, and history. Visit to experience the charm of the past, taste the exquisite local cuisine, and enjoy its romantic and unique atmosphere.

Plan a trip to Florence

Top things to do in Florence

The must-see places in Florence include Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery, Piazzale Michelangelo, Giotto's Bell Tower, Accademia Gallery and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:

A sample 3-day itinerary for Florence

Here is what 3 days in Florence look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Accademia Gallery · San Marco
  2. Medici Chapels · San Lorenzo
  3. San Lorenzo Market
  4. Museo di San Marco
  5. Piazza della Santissima Annunziata · San Marco
  6. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella · Santa Maria Novella

Day 2

  1. San Miniato al Monte · Oltrarno
  2. Forte di Belvedere · Oltrarno
  3. Bardini Gardens · Oltrarno
  4. Boboli Gardens · Oltrarno
  5. Palazzo Pitti · Oltrarno
  6. Piazzale Michelangelo · Oltrarno

Day 3

  1. Palazzo Strozzi · Centro Storico
  2. Piazza della Repubblica · Centro Storico
  3. Bargello Museum
  4. Via de' Tornabuoni · Centro Storico
  5. Museo dell'Opera del Duomo · Duomo
  6. Palazzo Vecchio · Piazza della Signoria
  7. Uffizi Gallery · Uffizi
  8. Florence Baptistery · Duomo
  9. Museo Galileo · Centro Storico

This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-see places in Florence?

Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery, Piazzale Michelangelo, Giotto's Bell Tower, Accademia Gallery, Florence Baptistery

When is the best time to visit Florence?

Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.

How many days do you need in Florence?

Most travellers spend between two and five days in Florence. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.

How do I plan an itinerary for Florence?

Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.

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