10 Days in Florence: A Journey Through Art and History

Ricardo Alvarado

24 Oct 2023

Join me on a 10-day adventure to Florence, where we'll explore the rich art and history of this beautiful city. From iconic landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to hidden gems like the Museo Galileo and House of Dante, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Florence!

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

Directions

Pedestrianized square lined with elegant cafes, also featuring a traditional merry-go-round.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Visitors rub the snout of this iconic bronze fountain of a boar to ensure their return to Florence.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$63

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

Day 3

$30

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$25

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

Collection of artifacts from the 15th/16th centuries, with scientific instruments & personal items.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

House on the site of Dante's birthplace, with exhibits on his work & life in Florence in his era.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 5

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$25

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

The city's heart, a square dominated by the 14th-century crenellated tower of the Palazzo Vecchio.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 7

$25

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Delicate bridge with 3 arches, designed by Bartolomeo Ammanati & reconstructed after WWII.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 8

$50

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

Day 9

$50

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

Domed landmark containing tombs of the Medici family, including the New Sacristy by Michelangelo.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

Museum featuring invention models, designs & reproduced art of Leonardo da Vinci, plus a bookshop.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 10

$38

$ 4

Airbnb - Romantico Florence

Depart from your stay 🏨

Historic plaza featuring the 18th-century Arc de Triomphe & the 13th-century San Gallo gate.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $309 In total

Activities & Food:$305

Transport:$4