What a 5-day Florence trip actually looks like
Florence is small enough to walk in a day but dense enough to fill a month. The Uffizi alone needs half a day. The Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti are within 15 minutes of each other — but the side streets between them are where Florence really lives.
Five days gives you the Renaissance highlights, a Chianti or San Gimignano day trip, and time to eat your way through the Oltrarno neighbourhood without rushing between museums.
The Duomo & Historic Centre
The Uffizi & Oltrarno
Accademia & San Lorenzo
Chianti, San Gimignano & your pace
Essential Florence trip planning tips
Good planning makes Florence feel effortless. Here's what actually matters.
Book everything ahead
The Uffizi, Accademia, and Duomo climb all require timed-entry tickets. Walk-up queues can be 2+ hours in peak season.
Aperitivo hour
Most bars serve free snacks with drinks from 6–8pm. A €10 Negroni often comes with enough food to skip dinner.
Wear real shoes
Florence is cobblestones everywhere. Trainers or sturdy walking shoes — not sandals. Your feet will thank you on day 3.
Eat in Oltrarno
Cross the Arno for better food at lower prices. Via Santo Spirito and Borgo San Frediano have the best trattorias.
Skip tourist menus
Any restaurant with photos on the menu or a tout outside is a trap. Walk one street back from any piazza for the real thing.
Florence Card
The Firenzecard (€85) covers 72 hours of museums including skip-the-line at the Uffizi. Worth it if you're hitting 4+ museums.
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Florence trip planning – frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Florence?
Three days covers the big museums and the Duomo. Five days lets you add a Chianti day trip, explore Oltrarno properly, and eat without rushing. Seven days is ideal if you want to include Siena and San Gimignano.
What's the best time to visit Florence?
April to June and September to October — warm weather, manageable crowds, and golden Tuscan light. July and August are hot (35°C+), crowded, and many locals leave. Winter is quiet and atmospheric but some attractions have shorter hours.
Is Florence expensive?
Moderate by European standards. Museum entries add up (€20–25 each), but food and wine are excellent value outside tourist areas. Budget €100–150/day for food, transport, and activities.
How does Wandercrafted personalise my Florence itinerary?
Tell us your pace, whether you're here for art, food, architecture, or wine country — and we build a day-by-day plan with specific restaurant picks, museum timing, and neighbourhood routing.
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