3-day itinerary

Florence, Italy

A relaxed first day pairs Florence’s religious and civic landmarks with two traditional Tuscan meals in the compact historic center. The route stays entirely walkable while balancing Renaissance architecture, local history and unhurried dining.

Trip length

3 days

Pace

relaxed

Travelers

Chosen budget

€1,200

Day costs cover food, sights, activities and local transport for the whole group — accommodation not included.

Day 1

€189

See

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

Enter Florence’s landmark cathedral to admire the vast Gothic interior, Paolo Uccello’s clock and Vasari and Zuccari’s frescoes beneath Brunelleschi’s dome; allow extra time for the security queue and observe the cathedral’s dress code. Chosen for its essential Florentine architecture and free admission.

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Free

General cathedral admission is free; this does not include climbing the dome or visiting other ticketed monuments in the complex.

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7 min by walk · free

Eat

Trattoria Sergio Gozzi

Have a traditional weekday lunch at this long-running San Lorenzo trattoria, choosing Florentine staples such as ribollita, pasta al ragù, peposo or roast meats from the concise daily menu. Chosen for honest Tuscan cooking rather than tourist-focused piazza menus.

Piazza di San Lorenzo, 8R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

€55

Estimated for two people sharing a starter and ordering two main dishes, water, house wine and coffee.

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13 min by walk · free

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Museo di Palazzo Vecchio

Explore Florence’s medieval town hall and its Renaissance state rooms, including the monumental Salone dei Cinquecento and apartments decorated for the Medici court. Chosen for combining civic history, architecture and art in one manageable visit.

Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

€34

Estimated 2026 standard museum admission for two adults; tower access and guided tours are not included.

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10 min by walk · free

Eat

Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco

Finish with a relaxed Tuscan dinner in a historic Oltrarno setting, with specialties such as wild-boar ragù, pappardelle, bistecca and regional red wine; reserve ahead for an evening table. Chosen for its well-established Tuscan menu within an easy walk of Palazzo Vecchio.

Borgo San Jacopo, 43R, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

€100

Estimated for two people with two courses each, shared dessert, water and a modest bottle of Tuscan wine.

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Day 2

€216

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Cappella Brancacci

Reserve a timed visit to see Masaccio and Masolino’s groundbreaking Renaissance fresco cycle inside Santa Maria del Carmine; chosen for its exceptional influence on Florentine art without the crowds of larger museums.

Piazza del Carmine, 14, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy

€20

Estimated admission for two, including reservation fees.

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7 min by walk · free

Eat

Trattoria La Casalinga

Have a traditional Florentine lunch such as ribollita, peposo, roast meats or seasonal contorni at this longstanding family-run trattoria; chosen for genuine neighborhood cooking only a short walk from the chapel.

Via dei Michelozzi, 9 R, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

€65

Estimated total for two courses each, water, house wine and service for two.

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6 min by walk · free

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Palazzo Pitti – Galleria Palatina

Explore the lavish former Medici palace and its dense collection of works by Raphael, Titian, Rubens and other European masters in historic state rooms; chosen for combining architecture, dynasty history and major art in one nearby visit.

Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

€36

Estimated 2026 admission for two to Palazzo Pitti; temporary exhibitions may increase the price.

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5 min by walk · free

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Trattoria 4 Leoni

Finish with Tuscan dishes such as pear-filled fiocchetti, pappa al pomodoro or bistecca in the intimate Piazza della Passera area; chosen for its strong local reputation and location just behind Palazzo Pitti.

Via dei Vellutini, 1 R, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

€95

Estimated dinner for two with shared starter, main courses, dessert and local wine.

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