3-day itinerary · Florence

3 Days in Florence: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors who want a mix of art, sightseeing, outdoor views and hands-on culture. Guided introductions and gallery visits anchor the itinerary, with hill panoramas, food discoveries and cooking adding variety.

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Day 1: City stories and the dome

Get your bearings through Renaissance storytelling, explore the Duomo and finish with a food-focused introduction to Florence.

  1. The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER

    Morning

    The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER

    Discover Renaissance and Medici stories with a storyteller, building context for your first encounters with Florence.

  2. Florence Duomo Tour: Dome & Terraces or First Entry Dome Climb

    Afternoon

    Florence Duomo Tour: Dome & Terraces or First Entry Dome Climb

    Choose a dome-climb option to pair a defining Florence landmark with an outdoor perspective.

  3. Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

    Evening

    Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

    Explore Florence through food and wine, adding culinary culture to your first day of sightseeing.

Day 2: Art icons and hidden stories

Pair the Accademia and Uffizi with an evening exploring Florence's mysteries and legends.

  1. Florence Accademia Gallery Tour with Entrance Ticket Included

    Morning

    Florence Accademia Gallery Tour with Entrance Ticket Included

    Encounter Michelangelo’s David with a guide, making a celebrated artwork part of your first Florence visit.

  2. Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide

    Afternoon

    Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide

    Explore the Uffizi’s masterpieces with a guide, giving your gallery visit focus and artistic context.

  3. The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

    Evening

    The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

    Listen to mysteries, legends and tales of betrayal, discovering a contrasting side of Florence beyond its celebrated art.

Day 3: Invention, hills and fresh pasta

Balance Leonardo's machines with Florence's hill panoramas and a hands-on introduction to pasta making.

  1. Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket

    Morning

    Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket

    Explore a collection of Leonardo da Vinci machines, broadening your cultural introduction from fine art to invention.

  2. Small-Group Golf Cart Tour: Michelangelo & Florence Hills

    Afternoon

    Small-Group Golf Cart Tour: Michelangelo & Florence Hills

    Explore Florence’s hills by electric golf cart, adding panoramic views and an outdoor counterpoint to the museums.

  3. Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine - Cooking Italy

    Evening

    Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine - Cooking Italy

    Make fresh pasta and tiramisu, rounding out your first visit with hands-on culinary culture.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.

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