Florence: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are May, June and September: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is July, at about 85°F (30°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is November.

1. Jan42°55 mm
2. Feb44°66 mm
3. Mar51°63 mm
4. Apr60°57 mm
5. May68°63 mm
6. Jun78°44 mm
7. Jul85°33 mm
8. Aug84°40 mm
9. Sep73°66 mm
10. Oct63°84 mm
11. Nov52°96 mm
12. Dec44°70 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Florence

Written with AI from public facts about Florence, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Historic heart

Morning

Piazza del Duomo

Duomo

See the cathedral, baptistery and bell tower from the square, taking breaks as needed.

Afternoon

Piazza della Signoria

Signoria

Enjoy the open-air sculptures and historic buildings around this central square.

Evening

Dinner in Santo Spirito

Oltrarno

Choose a nearby restaurant and enjoy a relaxed meal in this lively neighbourhood.

Day 2 Art and river

Morning

Uffizi Gallery

Signoria

See celebrated Renaissance works at a comfortable pace; check official visitor information before going.

Afternoon

Ponte Vecchio

Historic Centre

Cross the famous bridge and pause to admire views along the Arno.

Evening

Dinner near Santa Croce

Santa Croce

Find a restaurant near the basilica for an easy evening close to the centre.

Day 3 Gardens and views

Morning

Boboli Gardens

Oltrarno

Explore the historic gardens at an unhurried pace, allowing time for slopes and steps.

Afternoon

Piazzale Michelangelo

Take in the panoramic city view, using local transport if the uphill walk is too much.

Evening

Dinner in San Frediano

San Frediano

Settle in for a relaxed meal in this neighbourhood across the river.

What to eat

• Try ribollita, a traditional Tuscan bread and vegetable soup.
• Look for bistecca alla fiorentina, a local steak specialty, and ask about portion size.
• Finish with gelato from a gelateria.

Getting there

• Fly into Florence Peretola (FLR).
• From New York: about 8 h 32 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 12 h 25 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 2 h 6 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• The historic centre is compact, but its streets can be uneven and some sights involve steps. Walk in short stretches, use taxis or local buses when helpful, and check current access details for museums and gardens.
• Check official Italian entry rules for your nationality and travel dates before departure.
• Book popular museums ahead where possible, and check current opening and accessibility information.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• DuomoIt puts many central sights within a short walk, with plenty of places to pause.
• Santa Maria NovellaIt is convenient for the main railway station and the historic centre.
• OltrarnoIt offers a neighbourhood feel, with gardens and river crossings nearby.

Where to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Florence

Florence is the capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany, and, as of 2026, with a population of 361,625, the 8th most populous city in the country. It is also the capital of the eponymous metropolitan province, which counts 988,494 inhabitants, while Eurostat estimates that 696,767 people live in the urban area of Florence. The Metropolitan Area of Florence, Prato and Pistoia, constituted in 2000 over an area of roughly 4,800 square kilometres (1,850 sq mi), is home to 1.5 million people.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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