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4 days in Florence & Tuscany

Renaissance art, truffle season and Chianti's autumn harvest.

Best time
Oct – Nov, Mar – May
Ideal length
4 days
A day, mid-range
$230 per person
Trip for two
about $1,840

Planning a 4-day trip to Florence & Tuscany? Here's a day-by-day Florence & Tuscany itinerary with what it costs, where to stay and how to get there, ready to follow or make your own.

Why go now

October and November bring the grape and olive harvest, white truffle season in Tuscany and far shorter queues at the Uffizi.

Florence was the cradle of the Renaissance, packed with masterpieces, and the gateway to Tuscany's vineyards and hill towns.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar: a good time to go
  4. Apr: a good time to go
  5. May: a good time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct: a good time to go
  11. Nov: a good time to go
  12. Dec

October to November: 10–20°C.

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Don't miss

Best things to do in Florence & Tuscany

  • 01

    Duomo

    Brunelleschi's dome, climbable up 463 steps.

  • 02

    Uffizi Gallery

    Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo.

  • 03

    Michelangelo's David

    At the Galleria dell'Accademia.

  • 04

    Chianti

    Vineyards and hill towns between Florence and Siena.

Day by day

Florence & Tuscany itinerary for 4 days

  1. D1

    Day 1: Duomo and Uffizi

    Morning
    Climb Brunelleschi's dome at opening for views over the terracotta rooftops.
    Afternoon
    Uffizi Gallery with a timed ticket: Botticelli, Leonardo and Caravaggio.
    Evening
    Sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo, then bistecca in Oltrarno.

    Book the dome climb well ahead.

  2. D2

    Day 2: David and the Ponte Vecchio

    Morning
    See Michelangelo's David at the Accademia.
    Afternoon
    Cross the Ponte Vecchio to the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens.
    Evening
    Aperitivo in Santo Spirito.

    Accademia queues are shortest at opening.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Chianti

    Morning
    Drive or tour through Chianti's vineyards.
    Afternoon
    Wine and olive-oil tasting at an estate, with lunch.
    Evening
    Back to Florence.

    October is harvest season.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Home

    Morning
    San Lorenzo market and the Mercato Centrale.
    Afternoon
    Lunch.
    Evening
    Train or fly home.

    Try a lampredotto sandwich if you're adventurous.

Want it hour by hour?GoRoam plans every stop with times, maps, costs and bookings for your dates.

Shorter or longer

Florence & Tuscany in 3, 4 or 6 days

3 days in Florence & Tuscany

Follow days 1 to 3 above and leave out “Home”. Start early each day and book the main sights ahead.

6 days in Florence & Tuscany

Slow down with a free day for a spa, a cooking class or simply wandering, then add 1 day in Venice.

What it costs

Florence & Tuscany trip budget

StylePer person, a day4 days for two
Budget$110$880
Mid-range$230$1,840
Luxury$550+$4,400

Stay, food, local transport and entry fees; travel to Florence & Tuscany is extra. Rough guides from recent prices, so check before you book.

Where to stay

Best hotels in Florence & Tuscany for every budget

  • Budget

    Hostels near Santa Maria Novella

    Centro

    Near the station.

    from $50 /night

    Prices
  • Mid-range

    Hotels in Oltrarno

    Oltrarno

    The artisans' quarter across the river.

    from $220 /night

    Prices
  • Luxury

    Hotel Lungarno

    Oltrarno

    River views of the Ponte Vecchio.

    from $550 /night

    Prices

What to eat

Food to try in Florence & Tuscany

  • Bistecca alla fiorentina

    A huge T-bone steak, cooked rare.

  • Ribollita

    Tuscan bread and vegetable soup.

  • Gelato

    Born in Florence.

Getting there

How to reach Florence & Tuscany

Travel
Florence airport is 20 minutes away; Pisa airport is an hour by train; fast trains from Rome take 1.5 hours.
Getting around
Walk the centre; trains and buses to Tuscany; a car for Chianti.
  • Book the Uffizi, Accademia and Duomo climb weeks ahead.
  • The ZTL zone bans cars in the centre.

Before you go

What to pack for Florence & Tuscany

  • Power bank and charging cables
  • Passport and visa printouts
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temples
  • A forex card or some local cash
  • Travel insurance

Good questions

Florence & Tuscany trip FAQs

How many days are enough for Florence & Tuscany?

4 days are enough to see the highlights: Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David. Add a day or two if you like a slower pace.

How much does a 4-day Florence & Tuscany trip cost?

Roughly $110 a day per person on a budget, $230 mid-range and $550+ for luxury, not counting travel to get there. For two people mid-range, that's about $1,840 for 4 days.

What is the best time to visit Florence & Tuscany?

Oct – Nov, Mar – May. October and November bring the grape and olive harvest, white truffle season in Tuscany and far shorter queues at the Uffizi.

Where should I stay in Florence & Tuscany?

Budget: Hostels near Santa Maria Novella (Centro), from about $50 a night. Mid-range: Hotels in Oltrarno (Oltrarno), from about $220 a night. Luxury: Hotel Lungarno (Oltrarno), from about $550 a night.

How do I reach Florence & Tuscany?

Florence airport is 20 minutes away; Pisa airport is an hour by train; fast trains from Rome take 1.5 hours.

Is 3 days enough for Florence & Tuscany?

Yes, if you focus: follow days 1 to 3 of the itinerary above and skip "Home". 4 days is the comfortable length.

What is the weather like in Florence & Tuscany?

October to November: 10–20°C.

What food should I try in Florence & Tuscany?

Bistecca alla fiorentina: A huge T-bone steak, cooked rare. Ribollita: Tuscan bread and vegetable soup. Gelato: Born in Florence.

How do I get around Florence & Tuscany?

Walk the centre; trains and buses to Tuscany; a car for Chianti.

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