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5 Days in Florence: A Journey Through Renaissance

Luis Catalan

3 Dec 2023

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Immerse yourself in the art, history, and culture of Florence as you explore magnificent palaces, world-renowned galleries, and charming cafes. This 5-day itinerary will take you on a journey through the Renaissance, where you'll discover architectural marvels, indulge in Tuscan delicacies, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Palaces, Towers, and Libraries

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$157

Hotel Mario's

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Riccardi Medici Palace

15th-century palace designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family, with art museum & famous chapel.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Giotto's Bell Tower

Celebrated red, green & white marble-clad Gothic tower with steps leading to a terrace & city views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Piazza del Duomo

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Panbriaco

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Laurentian Medici Library

16th-century library, designed by Michelangelo, with around 11,000 of the Medicis' manuscripts.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Coffee&kitchen

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

Day 2Art, History, and the Iconic Ponte Vecchio

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$170

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$ 4

Hotel Mario's

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Strozzi Palace

Renaissance palace with permanent display on its history, plus major temporary art exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Palatine Gallery

Major artworks collected by the Medici dynasty displayed in sumptuous rooms in a Renaissance palace.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$36

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Ponte Vecchio

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Ino SRL

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$28

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Uffizi Gallery

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$62

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Amici di Ponte Vecchio

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Palaces, Basilicas, and Tuscan Delights

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$167

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$ 7

Hotel Mario's

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

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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$36

17 - 21 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Panini Toscani

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$46

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Opera del Duomo Museum

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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Caffè Duomo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Discovering Ancient Treasures and Masterpieces

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$230

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$ 4

Hotel Mario's

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Palazzo Vecchio

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Bargello National Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Bonaugo

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Accademia Gallery

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$50

2 - 3 min

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Forno Pugi

Pugi è il forno storico fiorentino che da sempre si distingue per la qualità e la genuinità dei propri prodotti derivante da un'accurata lavorazione artigianale tramandata negli anni. Fin dal 1954 Pugi è sinonimo di schiacciata all’olio, prodotti tipici e stagionali.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Cathedrals, Cafes, and Cultural Gems

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$121

Hotel Mario's

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Basilica di San Lorenzo

Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

4 - 6 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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Coffee&kitchen

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Cappelle Medicee

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Banki Ramen

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Budget breakdown: $859 In total

Activities & Food:$845

Transport:$14