Overview
Trip Planning for Florence
Routes, map and tickets for Florence at a glance, from the 1-day plan through three days to the Firenze Card comparison.
Routes for 1, 2 or 3 days
Florence is compact: from the Duomo past the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio to the viewpoint at Piazzale Michelangelo, distances are short. How much you can cover depends on your time. For every length of stay, there is a ready-made plan here with timings and tips.
If you only have one day, Florence in 1 Day brings the landmarks together into a relaxed walking route. For a weekend trip, Florence in 2 Days sensibly splits the historic centre and the Oltrarno. Our recommendation is Florence in 3 Days - the ideal length for a first visit, with room for further museums, Santa Croce and a side trip into Tuscany.
Tickets, map and orientation
The biggest hurdle in Florence isn't the prices but the queues. Whether the Firenze Card is worth it compared with single tickets is answered by the direct comparison: the card costs around €85, is valid for 72 hours and covers over 60 museums, public transport is no longer included. For the Uffizi and Accademia, one rule always applies: reserve a time slot in advance.
If you just want to get your bearings first, the interactive map of Florence shows all the key sights, neighbourhoods and museums at a glance, from the Duomo's exact location to the route into the Oltrarno.
Frequently asked questions
Which Florence trip-planning tools are free?+
All five tools in this hub are free to use, the routes for Florence in one, two and three days, the Firenze Card comparison and the interactive map of Florence. Admission fees only apply at the museums themselves, not for the planning tools.
How many days should you plan for Florence?+
Three days is considered the ideal length for a first visit, all the major sights, several museums, the Oltrarno and even half a day in Tuscany, without rushing. If you have less time, there is also a well-thought-out plan for one or two days.
Which route works best for a weekend trip?+
For a weekend, we recommend the Florence in 2 days route, day one covers the Duomo, the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria, day two is for the David at the Accademia Gallery, the Oltrarno with Palazzo Pitti, and sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo.
Is the Firenze Card worth it?+
The Firenze Card costs around €85, is valid for 72 hours and covers over 60 museums, public transport is no longer included. It pays off if you visit many paid sights over three days. For just two or three museums, single tickets work out cheaper. See the full comparison in the Firenze Card tool.
Do you need to book tickets for the Uffizi and Accademia in advance?+
Yes. For the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery you should always reserve a time slot in advance, even with the Firenze Card. Otherwise you can easily lose hours queueing. For most other museums, buying on the spot is fine.