Art lover’s dream tour of Florence

4 Day Tour of Florence

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The Neptune Fountain on Piazza della Signoria in Florence

4 Days 3 Nights

Best Time: Jan-Dec

Cultural Exploration

Visiting Museums & Art Galleries

Experience incredible art and culture on this 4-day trip to Florence, made easy with our detailed itinerary & mobile app. Start your journey in Piazza del Duomo to experience Renaissance grandeur, and enjoy panoramic views from its famous cathedral. Set off on a walking tour of Florence and take in the beautiful sights of Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Della Signora, and Michelangelo's statue of David. Visit Uffizi Gallery, an art lover’s dream spot to view masterpieces of Renaissance art. Walk across the magnificent bridge Ponte Vecchio and end the trip with an exploration of the Oltrarno district famous for the views from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Enjoy a walking tour of Florence that takes you through all the significant spots of the city.
Explore the grand palace of Palazzo Medici-Riccardi to marvel at Renaissance art and architecture.
Visit the Church of Santa Croce and see the tombs of prominent Italians like Dante & Galileo.
Enjoy delectable traditional dishes of Florence like the Ribollita and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
Marvel at the works of Da Vinci and Michelangelo in Italy’s greatest art gallery, the Uffizi.

Enjoy a walking tour of Florence that takes you through all the significant spots of the city.
Explore the grand palace of Palazzo Medici-Riccardi to marvel at Renaissance art and architecture.
Visit the Church of Santa Croce and see the tombs of prominent Italians like Dante & Galileo.
Enjoy delectable traditional dishes of Florence like the Ribollita and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
Marvel at the works of Da Vinci and Michelangelo in Italy’s greatest art gallery, the Uffizi.

Piazza del Duomo

Churches & Monasteries

Uffizi Gallery

Museums & Galleries

Ponte Vecchio

Architecture

Galleria dell'Accademia

Museums & Galleries

Piazza Santa Croce

Churches & Monasteries

Piazza Signoria & Bargello

Historic Landmarks

Oltrarno & Piazzale Michelangelo

Cultural

Must see sights

Piazza del Duomo

Churches & Monasteries

Uffizi Gallery

Museums & Galleries

Ponte Vecchio

Architecture

Galleria dell'Accademia

Museums & Galleries

Piazza Santa Croce

Churches & Monasteries

Piazza Signoria & Bargello

Historic Landmarks

Oltrarno & Piazzale Michelangelo

Cultural

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Day 1

Arrive Florence

Day 1

Arrive Florence

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Private Transfer from Florence Airport to Hotel

For your arrival in Florence, we will provide information on the customs and passport procedures. We will schedule a pick up for your flight's arrival time. You will be met in the arrivals hall inside the terminal by a driver holding a sign with your name on it. The transfer is for your party only - you will not be sharing a vehicle. The cost of the ride will be included in your itinerary package and you will be taken directly to your hotel. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware the car service can fit up to 1 checked item of luggage and 1 personal item per person, such as a purse or small backpack. If you think you will have more baggage, please inform your travel consultant as this may result in an additional fee.

Day 1

Arrive Florence

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Private Transfer to your Hotel

Mid-Day/Afternoon:

Piazza del Duomo

Afternoon/Late Afternoon:

Piazza Della Signoria

Day 1

Arrive Florence

Day 1

Arrive Florence

To Be Determined

Private Transfer from Florence Airport to Hotel

Mid-Day/Afternoon

Visit to the Duomo and the Piazza del Duomo

Discover the medieval marvel of the Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore, with its iconic dome offering panoramic views of Florence. Founded in 1296, it aimed to be the world's largest church, showcasing unmatched Renaissance grandeur in Piazza del Duomo. While entry to the Duomo is free, dome access requires a reservation. Consider a Firenze Card for easy access to other sites.

Afternoon/Late Afternoon

Piazza Della Signoria: The Heart of Renaissance Florence

Piazza Della Signoria represents the very soul of Renaissance Florence and Italy. It was here in the Palazzo Vecchio that the rulers of Florence began commissioning work from the great masters of the Florentine, Roman and Venetian art world before they moved across the Arno River to Palazzo Pitti. The piazza remains an open-air sculpture museum, with eye-catching works such as the Neptune Fountain. Nearby the world famous Bargello Gallery contains the overflow of masterpieces from the Uffizi Gallery, including Donatella's famous rendering of David, while the Loggia dei Lanzi houses some of the greatest statuary to have come out of Renaissance Italy. The piazza is still the most popular meeting point in the city, particularly during political campaigns when speakers address the crowds from the terrace in front of the Palazzo Vecchio.

Day 2

Florence

Day 2

Florence

Day 2

Florence

Day 2

Florence

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Best of Florence: Half-Day Walking Tour

Enjoy a 3-hour private walking tour of Florence, the perfect introduction to the masterpieces of this city. Stroll around the historic center and take in sights such as the Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Della Signora and end your tour at the famous Galleria dell'Accademia where you can enter to see Michelangelo's marble masterpiece, the statue of David.

Mid-Day/Afternoon

Galleria dell'Accademia & North of the Center

Take the opportunity to visit Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's statue of David and his unfinished Slaves, then pop by the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, the first grand palace built by the Medici family, followed by the Church of San Lorenzo to see more masterpieces by Michelangelo in the Medici Chapel and Old Sacristy. The Spedale degli Innocenti (Hospital of the Innocents) also contains a deeply moving museum dedicated to the social conditions in medieval Florence and the treatment of its unwanted children. We highly recommend the Firenze Card to facilitate easy entry into museums and galleries like Galleria dell'Accademia.

Afternoon/Late Afternoon

Piazza Santa Croce and the Surroundings

Piazza Santa Croce, is one of Florence's largest squares and traditionally one of its main arenas for ceremonies and festivities. It is also home to the church of Santa Croce, famous for its extraordinary fresco cycles and its monuments to more than 270 prominent Italians, including Dante, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo. Casa Buonarotti, a homage to Michelangelo, is nearby. The area around Santa Croce is also one of the best al fresco dining localities in the city.

Early Evening

Dining Out In Santa Croce

While the focal point of Santa Croce is its exquisite Franciscan basilica, there are a number of culinary gems scattered around the quarter demanding the attention of gourmands and casual foodies alike. With fresh, high-quality ingredients on offer at the nearby Sant’Ambrogio market and a treasure trove of historical architecture as a backdrop, this neighborhood has all the necessary requisites to be a culinary paradise. You can choose from dynamic restaurants with innovative menus serving a hip clientele, or more formal restaurants hewing closely to Florence's strict culinary mores of the past. You can also discover plenty of unpretentious traditional mom-and-pop trattorias serving regional classics such as ribollita and bistecca all Fiorentina.

Day 3

Florence

Day 3

Florence

Day 3

Florence

Day 3

Florence

Morning/Mid-Day

Visit Italy's Greatest Display of Art at the Uffizi Gallery

As the capital of the Renaissance, it's only fitting that Florence should also host Italy's greatest art gallery at the Uffizi. It's understandably busy throughout the year, but it's nevertheless worth the crowds to see to see some of the most sumptuous masterpieces of Renaissance art, including Botticelli's Primavera and Venus, and works by Michelangelo and Da Vinci. If you're planning to visit other galleries and museums in Florence, then it's definitely worth investing in a Firenze Card, which gives you free entry and priority access to 72 venues in the city. At a minimum, you should book ahead for the Uffizi to avoid very long queues.

Afternoon/Late Afternoon

In the footsteps of the Medicis - Ponte Vecchio & Palazzo Pitti

The Ponte Vecchio, an iconic bridge over the Arno River, dates back to Roman times and is a key Florence landmark. Once home to butchers, it now houses jewelers and art dealers. The Vasari Corridor above was a Medici family passage linking the Palazzo Vecchio with the Pitti Palace, a treasure trove of Italian Renaissance and Baroque art by Raphael, Titian, and others. Walk across this magnificent bridge that connects the two sides of the city and learn about its history along the way.

Late Afternoon/Early Evening

Explore the Oltrarno District

Meaning literally "the other side of the Arno", Oltrarno is often the forgotten side of Florence, with tourists generally more focused on central Florence, but sometimes it's also worth venturing off the tourist trail! Oltrarno is one of Florence's most popular and trendiest neighborhoods and offers visitors a trove of cultural treasures. Just a short walk from the Ponte Vecchio brings you to the heart of this thriving neighborhood which is host to beautiful gardens and artistic churches. You'll also find the most famous viewpoint in the city - Piazzale Michelangelo.

Day 4

Depart Florence

Day 4

Depart Florence

Day 4

Depart Florence

Day 4

Depart Florence

Morning

Explore Renaissance Villas in the Nearby Hills of Florence

The Medicis and other powerful families of Renaissance Florence constructed magnificent country villas in the foothills surrounding the city and surrounded them with elaborate gardens populated with rose bushes, manicured hedgerows, and citrus trees. You can explore these beautiful villas which are concentrated in an area just a short bus ride from the city center of Florence. The villas served several functions, first and foremost as country palaces demonstrating power and wealth. They were also recreational resorts for the leisure and pleasure of their owners; and, more prosaically, they were the center of agricultural activities on the surrounding estates.

To Be Determined

Private Transfer from Hotel to Florence Airport

A private transfer service will pick you up from the N/A and take you directly to Florence Airport. This is a private transfer for you and your travel party. You do not need to pay the driver as the cost of the transfer is included in your itinerary. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware the car service can fit up to 1 checked item of luggage and 1 personal item per person, such as a purse or small backpack. If you think you will have more baggage, please inform your travel consultant as this may result in an additional fee.

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Art lover’s dream tour of Florence

4 Day Tour of Florence

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