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5 Days in Florence: A Journey Through Art and History

Alessandro Vargas

Alessandro Vargas

15 Nov 2023

Discover the enchanting city of Florence in this 5-day itinerary. Immerse yourself in the rich art and history as you explore iconic landmarks, museums, and indulge in delicious Italian cuisine.

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Day 1
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$253

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$ 4

FLOREST Guest-house

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Bargello National Museum
Art museum with Renaissance sculptures including works by Michelangelo, set in 13th-century palace.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Finisterrae
Ristorante Mediterraneo, Pizzeria Napolitana, Caffetteria Fiorentina, Pasticceria, Gelateria Siciliana.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
3 - 4 min

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Boccadama
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
12 - 18 min

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Basilica di San Lorenzo
Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.
No time set
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$25
6 - 9 min

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David of Michelangelo
Michelangelo’s famed Renaissance-era marble sculpture depicting the nude biblical character David.
No time set
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$50
7 - 10 min

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Central Market
Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$181

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$ 4

FLOREST Guest-house

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Pitti Palace
Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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The Boboli Gardens
Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Pizzeria Totò Atto II
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
3 - 4 min

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Carduccio - Il Salotto Bio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$58
12 - 18 min

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House of Dante
House on the site of Dante's birthplace, with exhibits on his work & life in Florence in his era.
No time set
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Free
Day 3
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$172

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$ 4

FLOREST Guest-house

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8 - 12 min

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Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
15th-century Dominican church including famous frescoes by Gothic & early Renaissance masters.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Cappelle Medicee
Domed landmark containing tombs of the Medici family, including the New Sacristy by Michelangelo.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Ristorante Trattoria Osteria Cipolla Rossa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$62
3 - 4 min

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Trattoria Gozzi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
8 - 11 min

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Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Church & museum in a 14th-century granary with religious paintings & a marble shrine to the Madonna.
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Basilica di Santa Trinita
Gothic-style church dotted with chapels, home to a landmark fresco cycle on the life of St. Francis.
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Basilica di Santo Spirito
Brunelleschi's plain-fronted 1400s church with a lavish art-filled interior & baroque altar.
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Free
Day 4
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$170

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$ 4

FLOREST Guest-house

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Accademia Gallery
Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
3 - 4 min

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Osteria de L'Ortolano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
4 - 5 min

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Ristorante Accademia
Accademia Restaurant is situated in the historical San Marco square, just a stone’s throw away from Michelangelo’s David. A family run restaurant (brother's Aldo and Gianni). Strong points are the service and the excellent cuisine and wine list.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
12 - 17 min

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Fountain of Neptune
Octagonal fountain from the 16th century with a large statue of Neptune & other mythical figures.
No time set
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Salone dei Cinquecento, Hall of the Five Hundred
Imposing 15th-century royal council hall with later frescoes by painter & architect Giorgio Vasari.
No time set
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Free
Day 5
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$233

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$ 4

FLOREST Guest-house

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10 - 12 min

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Uffizi Gallery
16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
4 - 5 min

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Palazzo Vecchio
Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Il Cernacchino
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
6 - 9 min

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Vini e Vecchi Sapori
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
3 - 4 min

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Torre di Arnolfo
Striking, 95m-tall medieval tower offering vistas of the city & Duomo from its viewing deck.
No time set
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Chiesa di Santa Felicita
18th-century church, built on the site of a 4th-century church, where the Medici family worshiped.
No time set
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Sagrestia Vecchia
Icon of 15th-century religious architecture, decorated by Donatello & housing Medici family tombs.
No time set
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Laurentian Medici Library
16th-century library, designed by Michelangelo, with around 11,000 of the Medicis' manuscripts.
No time set
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$25

Budget breakdown: $1025 In total

Activities & Food:$1008
Transport:$17