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Florence, Tuscany, Italy

3 days in Florence

The cradle of the Renaissance, art, domes and Tuscan food. Here's how to spend 3 days in Florence: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Florence trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Florence itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Palazzina Reale di Santa Maria Novella~$18
La Palazzina Reale of Santa Maria Novella is a modern, white marble palace built in a sleek Fascist-style, located along via Valfonda and Via Berardi, adjacent to the main Train St
12:30
Heating plant and main controls cabin, Florence~$5
The Heating plant and main controls cabin is a technical facilities building in Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station designed by architect Angiolo Mazzoni in 1929. The compl
16:00
Fortezza da Basso~$18
Fortezza da Basso is a fort inserted in the fourteenth century walls of Florence. Its official name is the Fortress of Saint John the Baptist. In modern times it is home to numerou
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station~$5
Firenze Santa Maria Novella or Stazione di Santa Maria Novella is the main railway station in Florence, Italy. The station is used by 59 million people every year and is one of the
16:00
Tornabuoni Chapel
The Tornabuoni Chapel is the main chapel in the church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy. It is famous for the extensive and well-preserved fresco cycle on its walls, one of
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Day 3

09:00
Lycée Victor Hugo (Italy)~$5
The Lycée Victor Hugo is a French international school in Florence, Italy. It was established in 1976 and has integrated the Mission laïque française (Mlf) in 2007. It serves level
12:30
Siege of Florence (1529–1530)~$5
The siege of Florence took place from 24 October 1529 to 10 August 1530, at the end of the War of the League of Cognac. At the Congress of Bologna, the Medici Pope Clement VII and
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Duchy of Florence~$5
The Duchy of Florence was an Italian principality that was centred on the city of Florence, in Tuscany, Italy. The duchy was founded after Pope Clement VII, himself a Medici, appoi

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What 3 days in Florence costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Florence: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Florence?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Florence without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Florence?+

Start with Palazzina Reale di Santa Maria Novella, Heating plant and main controls cabin, Florence and Fortezza da Basso. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Florence cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Florence?+

The best months to visit Florence are May, June, July and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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