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Florence in 2 Days: Itinerary & Day-by-Day Plan

2 days in Florence are enough for 13 of the city's top-rated sights, with a lunch stop every day. Day 1: Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio and Duomo (Cathedral). Day 2: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace.

Days
2
Sights
13
Lunch stops
2
On foot
8.1 km in total
Every day
09:00–21:00
Start and end
City centre
Plan your own Florence trip

Florence in 2 days, day by day

Day 1: Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio and Duomo (Cathedral)

  1. 09:15

    Piazzale Michelangelo · 45m

    Best sunset view of the entire historic centre.

  2. 10:45

    Ponte Vecchio · 30m

    Medieval bridge of jewellers above the Arno.

  3. 11:30

    Brunelleschi's Dome climb · 1h

    463 steps up the dome (timed-entry, book ahead).

  4. 12:45

    Duomo (Cathedral) · 1h

    Brunelleschi's dome — the engineering puzzle that launched the Renaissance.

  5. 14:00

    Lunch — Mercato Centrale · 1h

    Lampredotto sandwich or fresh pasta in the upstairs food court.

  6. 15:15

    Baptistery of San Giovanni · 30m

    Gilded mosaic ceiling above Ghiberti's east doors.

  7. 16:00

    Galleria dell'Accademia · 1h30

    Michelangelo's David in the soft northern light (closed Mondays).

  8. 17:45

    Giotto's Campanile · 45m

    414 steps for the postcard view of the Duomo.

  9. 18:45

    Piazza della Repubblica · 30m

    Carousel and grand cafés on the former Roman forum.

  10. 19:30

    Mercato Centrale · 1h

    Cast-iron market hall — produce downstairs, food court upstairs.

Day 2: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace

  1. 09:00

    Piazza della Signoria · 30m

    Open-air sculpture gallery at the city's civic core.

  2. 10:00

    Uffizi Gallery · 3h

    Botticelli's Venus, Caravaggio, Titian — book a timed slot (closed Mondays).

  3. 13:15

    Lunch — Oltrarno trattoria · 1h

    Family trattoria across the river.

  4. 14:30

    Pitti Palace · 2h

    Medici palace with the Palatine Gallery (closed Mondays).

  5. 16:45

    Palazzo Vecchio · 1h30

    Fortified town hall with the Salone dei Cinquecento.

Planned for a trip starting on a Friday, because opening hours depend on the weekday. Your own dates, hotel and flights can give a different plan.

Florence in 2 days: questions and answers

Is 2 days enough for Florence?

We recommend 2–3 days for Florence. This 2-day plan covers 13 top sights, from Piazzale Michelangelo to Palazzo Vecchio. The 3-day plan adds Basilica di Santa Croce, San Miniato al Monte and Boboli Gardens.

What should I see in Florence in 2 days?

The highest-rated sights in this plan are Duomo (Cathedral), Uffizi Gallery, Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, Brunelleschi's Dome climb and Galleria dell'Accademia. Each one links to opening hours, prices and tips.

Where can I eat lunch in Florence?

This plan stops for lunch at Lunch — Mercato Centrale and Lunch — Oltrarno trattoria. They are on the route, so you don't lose time getting there.

How much walking is the 2-day Florence itinerary?

About 8.1 km on foot in total, around 4.1 km a day. For longer distances the plan uses public transport or a taxi.

Where does each day start?

Every day starts and ends in the centre of Florence and runs from 09:00 to 21:00. A hotel near the centre fits this plan best.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Enter your dates, hotel and flights in the Travita planner and pick your must-sees. It builds a new plan around opening hours and travel times.

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