4 Days in Florence: A Journey Through Renaissance

Tina Fenianos

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through the heart of Tuscany as you explore the cultural wonders of Florence. Immerse yourself in the rich history and artistry of this Renaissance city, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Discover the beauty of Piazzale Michelangelo, marvel at the grandeur of the Uffizi Gallery, and wander through the enchanting Boboli Gardens. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Florence!

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Captivating Views and Architectural Marvels

$120

$ 10

Villa Cora

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$45

7 - 10 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

12 - 17 min

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

No time set

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$38

8 - 12 min

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

No time set

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2Artistic Treasures and Royal Splendor

$150

$ 10

Villa Cora

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$94

8 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$56

8 - 11 min

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

No time set

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Brunelleschi's plain-fronted 1400s church with a lavish art-filled interior & baroque altar.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Serene Gardens and Majestic Landmarks

$75

$ 10

Villa Cora

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

7 - 9 min

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15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Church & museum in a 14th-century granary with religious paintings & a marble shrine to the Madonna.

No time set

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Free

Day 4Museums, Galleries, and Gothic Grandeur

$120

$ 10

Villa Cora

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Art museum with Renaissance sculptures including works by Michelangelo, set in 13th-century palace.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

10 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

5 - 8 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Built by Michelangelo from 1520 to 1534, this sacristy houses monuments of the Medici family.

No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $505 In total

Activities & Food:$465

Transport:$40