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3 days in Florence

A realistic day-by-day plan with start times, how long to allow, and travel estimates between stops.

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This 3-day plan covers Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Florence Food, Accademia and more. It starts around 9am, keeps two main things per day with a proper lunch, and leaves the evening for food or a show. Travel times are estimates from the distance between stops.

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Day 1

Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio & more

  1. 09:00

    Uffizi Gallery

    3 h

    Entry is timed. Spend your first hour in the Botticelli and Leonardo rooms while you are fresh, and don't try to see every room – most visitors tire after about three hours.

  2. 12:30

    Lunch

    Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.

  3. 14:00

    ↓ Next door

    Ponte Vecchio & Oltrarno Walk

    2 h 30 min

    Go in the late afternoon. The Oltrarno is quieter than the centre.

  4. 19:00

    ↓ About 12 min on foot

    Florence Food & Market Tour

    3 h

    Florentine specialities include bistecca alla fiorentina, lampredotto (a tripe sandwich) and ribollita. Go hungry: most tours add up to a full lunch.

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Day 2

Accademia & Duomo

  1. 09:00

    Accademia & Michelangelo's David

    3 h

    Closed on Mondays. Walk-up ticket queues are long even in shoulder season, and the only way to avoid them is a reservation.

  2. 12:30

    Lunch

    Walk a couple of streets away from the main sight – prices drop and quality rises.

  3. 14:00

    ↓ About 6 min on foot

    Duomo & Brunelleschi's Dome

    2 h

    The dome climb is 463 steps with no lift, narrow in places, and not suitable for people who dislike enclosed spaces or heights. Slots are timed and fill up.

  4. 19:30

    Dinner

    Book ahead if you want a specific restaurant, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Day 3

Day trip: Tuscany Wine

  1. 08:30

    Tuscany Wine & Countryside Tour

    Full day

    You will taste several wines, so go with a driver rather than renting a car. Spring and early autumn have the best light and the harvest in September–October is the most atmospheric.

  2. 19:00

    Evening back in Florence

    Dinner near your hotel. After a full day out, keep the evening easy.

The route on a map

Pins follow the order of the plan. Click a pin for details.

Best time to visit Florence

The most comfortable months with manageable crowds are Mar, Oct. These are broad seasonal patterns, not forecasts.

  1. Jan
    Cool
    Crowds: quiet
  2. Feb
    Cool
    Crowds: quiet
  3. Mar
    Mild
    Crowds: busy
  4. Apr
    Mild
    Crowds: peak
  5. May
    Warm
    Crowds: peak
  6. Jun
    Hot
    Crowds: peak
  7. Jul
    Hot
    Crowds: peak
  8. Aug
    Hot
    Crowds: peak
  9. Sep
    Warm
    Crowds: peak
  10. Oct
    Mild
    Crowds: busy
  11. Nov
    Cool
    Crowds: busy
  12. Dec
    Cool
    Crowds: quiet

Best months Peak crowds and harsh weatherBars show how busy it is: taller means more visitors.

3-day Florence questions

Is 3 days enough for Florence?

Two days for Florence itself, one or two more for Tuscany. This plan fits the main sights into 3 days at a comfortable pace, with a lunch break each day.

Can I change the order of the days?

Yes. Group days by neighbourhood if your hotel is far from a sight, and swap any day if opening hours (many museums close one day a week) or the weather requires it.

What should I book before I go?

Book Uffizi Gallery, Accademia, Duomo first – they use timed entry or sell out.