10:00

Piazza del Duomo

Set aside about 30 minutes for the square and take in the cathedral, bell tower, and baptistery from different points. It’s a very busy area: arriving early helps you get your bearings and cut down on waiting times.

Access and rules may vary; check the official information.

10:45

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Visit the interior at a leisurely pace and allow around 30–45 minutes, plus any time spent in line. Access to Brunelleschi’s Dome requires a reservation and is not guaranteed: check availability, conditions, and passes through official channels.

12:00

Baptistery of San Giovanni

Spend 30–45 minutes on the interiors and mosaics, lingering over the decorated dome. Entry and ticket combinations, if available, have variable prices, roughly from 5 to 20 €.

13:00

Lunch in the historic center

Stop at a trattoria or an informal spot in the streets around the Duomo; budget roughly 15–30 € per person. After lunch, plan on 10–15 minutes on foot to return to the monumental area.

14:30

Museum of the Opera del Duomo and Giotto’s Campanile

Set aside about 1.5–2 hours for the museum to see sculptures and works from the complex, then consider climbing the bell tower: it has about 400 steps and no elevator. The combined ticket may cost roughly 15–30 €; check access, reservations, and any physical requirements.

09:00

Uffizi Gallery

Allow at least 2.5–3 hours for the main rooms and book, if available, through official channels. The admission fee is roughly in the range of 20–35 €, though it may vary depending on the season and visit format.

12:15

Piazza della Signoria and Loggia dei Lanzi

Reach the square on foot in a few minutes and admire Palazzo Vecchio and the sculptures in the loggia, accessible from the public area. For the exterior visit, 30–45 minutes is enough; consider a lunch break nearby, with an estimated budget of 15–30 €.

14:00

Palazzo Vecchio from the outside and the lanes of the civic center

Explore the streets around the square on foot and linger over the historic facades; an interior visit, if desired, requires a separate ticket to be checked. Allow about an hour for this stop and for a coffee break.

16:00

Ponte Vecchio

From the center, reach the bridge in about 5–10 minutes on foot and observe the goldsmiths’ shops and the elevated corridor from the outside. Crossing it is free; in the late afternoon, the light on the Arno is especially lovely.

17:30

Walk along the Arno

Continue on foot along the riverbanks for about 45–60 minutes, choosing the stretch between Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinita. End with an aperitif or dinner nearby, budgeting roughly 10–25 € for the aperitif and 20–40 € for dinner.

09:30

Basilica of Santa Croce

Dedicate about 1–1.5 hours to the basilica and the areas open to visitors, paying attention to the monumental tombs and frescoes. Admission can cost around €8–12; check the schedule, accessibility, and visiting conditions.

11:30

Casa Buonarroti

Reach the museum with a short walk and allow about an hour for the collections linked to the Buonarroti family and Michelangelo’s early works. The ticket price is typically €6–10, and it’s worth confirming before your visit.

13:00

Lunch at Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

In about 10–15 minutes on foot you’ll reach the market, where you can choose between stalls and Tuscan eateries. Budget €10–20 for a casual lunch and check the opening days and hours, as they may vary.

14:30

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

Spend 30–45 minutes among the food stalls and the neighborhood atmosphere; the morning is usually the liveliest time, but activity should be checked. If you like, buy takeaway products while respecting each stall’s rules.

16:00

Horne Museum and a stroll through the neighborhood

Visit the museum, housed in a historic palace, for about an hour, then walk back toward Santa Croce through the neighborhood streets. Admission is typically €5–10; check for any closures or reservation-only openings.

09:00

Accademia Gallery

Spend about 1.5–2 hours at the museum, including Michelangelo’s David and the other collections. Reservations are recommended, especially during busy periods; the approximate price can range from €15 to €30 depending on the fare and entry method.

11:30

Basilica of San Lorenzo

Reach the basilica with an approximate 10–15 minute walk and visit the accessible areas, taking in the Renaissance structure and artworks. Entry to the different parts of the complex may have separate fees, typically 5–15 €.

13:00

Lunch at Mercato Centrale

Choose a stall or a table on the floor dedicated to dining and budget 15–30 € per person. Crowds, opening hours, and the availability of individual vendors can change, so allow for a flexible break.

14:30

Mercato Centrale

Explore the food stalls and culinary offerings, keeping in mind that hours and activities may differ between floors and individual vendors. It’s a great chance to buy local products, with spending varying according to your purchases.

16:00

Medici Chapels

Set aside about 1–1.5 hours for the Medici mausoleum and the New Sacristy, one of the highlights of the route. Tickets can cost approximately 9–15 €; check availability, any time slots, and access details through official channels.

09:30

Palazzo Pitti

Cross the Arno on foot and set aside 2–3 hours for the collections you prefer, without trying to see every section all at once. Tickets can range approximately from 10 to 25 € or more depending on the route; check official availability and prices.

12:30

Boboli Gardens

From the Palazzo Pitti area, enter the garden and allow 1.5–2 hours for the paths, terraces, and fountains. The route is extensive and partly uphill, with uneven surfaces: bring water and check for any weather-related restrictions or closures.

14:30

Lunch in the Oltrarno

Stop at a trattoria or a neighborhood spot, about a 10–20 minute walk depending on your destination. A simple meal can cost roughly 15–30 € per person.

16:00

Basilica of Santo Spirito

Reach the basilica with about a 10-minute walk and visit the interior if accessible, taking in the Renaissance restraint of the design. Entry and opening hours may be affected by religious services: check before you go.

17:00

Santo Spirito Square

End with a stop in the square and a stroll among artisan workshops and the streets of Oltrarno. For an aperitivo or dinner, budget roughly 10–25 € and 20–40 € per person, respectively.

09:30

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Spend about an hour at the basilica and the areas open to visitors, admiring the façade and the interior frescoes. Entry can cost roughly 7–12 €; check opening hours, services, and visiting arrangements.

11:00

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

Reach the Officina with a short walk and visit the historic rooms open to the public, following staff instructions. Access and any purchases are subject to variable conditions: check the official website and consider an optional expense.

12:30

Lunch between Santa Maria Novella and the city center

Choose a place near the station or head back toward the central streets, budgeting around 15–30 € for a meal. After lunch, reach the Museo Novecento on foot in 10–15 minutes.

14:00

Museo Novecento

Spend about 1–1.5 hours exploring the 20th-century Italian art collections and any temporary exhibitions, if available. Admission is approximately 8–12 €; schedules and access should be checked on official channels.

16:00

Parco delle Cascine

From the center, you can reach the park on foot in about 25–35 minutes or take the T1 tramway, checking the stop and service based on the entrance you choose; the urban journey takes about 10–20 minutes. Stroll for 1–1.5 hours along the tree-lined avenues; park access is usually free, but check for any events or restrictions.

09:00

Departure for Fiesole

Take the city bus line 7 from the Piazza San Marco area toward Fiesole: the ride takes about 25–35 minutes, depending on traffic, and requires a valid ticket. Check the updated route and timetables; no walking transfer between towns is needed.

10:00

Roman Theater of Fiesole

Visit the archaeological complex for about 1–1.5 hours, taking in the theater, baths, and remains of the Roman area. The site is about 300 meters above sea level and features routes with steps and slopes; admission is approximately 7–12 €, to be confirmed.

11:45

Museo Civico Archeologico di Fiesole

Dedicate about an hour to the archaeological collections connected to the site, checking whether admission is included in the complex’s ticket or requires a separate fee. Schedules and opening hours may vary: check the museum website before your trip.

13:00

Lunch in central Fiesole

Stop at one of the venues in the town center, with an estimated budget of 15–30 € per person. After lunch, consider a 10–20 minute walk toward the convent, with some uphill stretches.

14:30

Convent of San Francesco and return

Visit the convent and enjoy the view, if the spaces are accessible; allow about an hour for the climb and the stop. Return to Florence on bus 7 in about 25–35 minutes; in case of bad weather or closures, head back into the city and visit a collection already planned for the previous days, checking availability and tickets.