TripSmithFlorence
A curated guide to Florence, Italy: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore 4.8★ (110,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Giotto's Bell Tower 4.8★ (8,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence 4.8★ (42,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Stibbert Museum 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Art museum
- Brunelleschi's dome 4.8★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Palazzo Vecchio 4.7★ (26,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Uffizi Galleries 4.7★ (94,000 reviews) · Art museum
- Museo Leonardo Da Vinci 4.7★ (51,000 reviews) · Science museum
Where to eat
- Ala Grande Caffè(caffè Rosanò) 4.9★ (5,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Ristorante dei Rossi Ponte Vecchio 4.9★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- La Buchetta Food & Wine Restaurant 4.8★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Antico Ristorante Il Sasso di Dante - Firenze 4.8★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
- Casa del Vin Santo - Ristorante Braceria Firenze 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Le Cappelle Medicee Restorante 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
- Melaleuca Florence Bakery +Bistrot | Brunch & Specialty Coffee 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Angel Roofbar & Dining 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Italian
Where to drink
- The Old Stove Irish Pub 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Irish pub
- Daunbailo' Irish Pub 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Irish pub
- Manifattura 4.7★ (905 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- La Petite 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- THE ARTS INN 4.7★ (838 reviews) · Cocktail bar
Where to stay
- Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio 4.7★ (4,121 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Grand Hotel Baglioni 4.4★ (3,376 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Ambasciatori Hotel Florence 4.3★ (6,759 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Brunelleschi Hotel 4.7★ (1,523 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel 4.7★ (1,384 reviews) · 5-star hotel
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Afternoon: Stibbert Museum
- Dinner: Ala Grande Caffè(caffè Rosanò)
- Nightcap: The Old Stove Irish Pub
Day 2
- Morning: Giotto's Bell Tower
- Afternoon: Brunelleschi's dome
- Dinner: Ristorante dei Rossi Ponte Vecchio
- Nightcap: Daunbailo' Irish Pub
Day 3
- Morning: Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
- Afternoon: Palazzo Vecchio
- Dinner: La Buchetta Food & Wine Restaurant
- Nightcap: Manifattura
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Florence?
With 17 notable sights and 19 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.