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Florence Tours, Tickets & Things to Do
Discover the best Florence tours, Uffizi Gallery and Accademia (David) skip-the-line tickets, Duomo climbs, food and wine tours, cooking classes and day trips to Tuscany, Pisa and Cinque Terre. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Florence itinerary.
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Sunset tours in Florence
Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Good for families in Florence
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
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Explore Florence by interest
Whatever brings you to Florence — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Uffizi Gallery
Botticelli, Leonardo and the Renaissance masters.
ExploreAccademia & David
Michelangelo’s David and the Prisoners.
ExploreDuomo & Dome
Brunelleschi’s dome and the cathedral complex.
ExploreFood & wine
Bistecca, gelato and Chianti tastings.
ExploreCooking classes
Pasta, pizza and tiramisù with wine.
ExploreTuscany & Chianti
Vineyard tastings in the rolling hills.
ExploreSiena & San Gimignano
Medieval Tuscan towns and towers.
ExploreCinque Terre
Five clifftop villages by the sea.
ExploreWhat to see
Top attractions in Florence
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Duomo
Brunelleschi’s dome and the cathedral complex.
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Uffizi Gallery
Botticelli, Leonardo and the Renaissance masters.
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David (Accademia)
Michelangelo’s world-famous masterpiece.
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Food & markets
Bistecca, gelato and the Mercato Centrale.
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Tuscany & Chianti
Vineyard tastings in the rolling hills.
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Siena & San Gimignano
Medieval Tuscan towns and towers.
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Pisa & Lucca
The Leaning Tower and the walled city.
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Cinque Terre
Five clifftop villages by the sea.
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1 day
Florence in 1 day
- 1Accademia & David
- 2Duomo & dome
- 3Uffizi Gallery
- 4Ponte Vecchio & sunset
2 days
Florence in 2 days
- 1Day 1: David, Duomo & Uffizi
- 2Food tour
- 3Day 2: Tuscany wine
- 4Ponte Vecchio sunset
3 days
Florence in 3 days
- 1Day 1: David, Duomo & Uffizi
- 2Day 2: Tuscany & Siena
- 3Day 3: Pisa or Cinque Terre
- 4Food & sunset evenings
With kids
Florence with kids
- 1Climb the Duomo dome
- 2Vespa or bike tour
- 3Gelato making
- 4Pisa Leaning Tower
Theme day
Florence art masterpieces
- 1Accademia at opening — Michelangelo's David
- 2Uffizi Gallery, reserved entry
- 3Duomo & Brunelleschi's dome climb
- 4Medici chapels & Renaissance palaces
Half day+
Florence food & wine
- 1Mercato Centrale food walking tour
- 2Hands-on pasta cooking class
- 3Half-day Chianti wine tasting
- 4Gelato & Florentine steak to finish
1 hr awayChianti & Tuscany
Vineyard tastings in the rolling Tuscan hills.
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1.25 hrs awaySiena & San Gimignano
Medieval Tuscan towns, towers and a winery lunch.
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1 hr awayPisa & Lucca
The Leaning Tower and the walled city of Lucca.
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2.5 hrs awayCinque Terre
Five colourful clifftop villages by the sea.
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1.25 hrs awayLucca
The elegant walled city of towers and churches.
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1.25 hrs awayBologna
Italy’s food capital of porticoes and pasta.
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Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Florence visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) bring warm, pleasant weather — the best times to visit.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild, blossoming days ideal for the city and the Tuscan hills, though Easter and May are busy.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and very crowded, often over 33°C; sightsee early, book skip-the-line tickets and seek shade.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm days, the grape harvest and golden vineyards make early autumn a wonderful time.
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Cool and quiet, with the fewest crowds and lowest prices — great for the museums.
Harvest season (Sep–Oct)
The grape and olive harvest brings festivals and the best wine-country day trips.
One day
Enough for the David, the Duomo and the Uffizi with skip-the-line tickets.
Two days
Add a food tour and a Tuscany wine or Siena day trip.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, Tuscany and Siena, and Pisa or Cinque Terre.
Four to five days
Add more museums, a cooking class and deeper Tuscany trips.
A week or more
Use Florence as a base for all of Tuscany, from Chianti to the coast.
Travelling with kids
Mix the dome climb, a Vespa tour and a gelato class at a gentle pace.
On foot
The mostly pedestrian centre is best explored on foot — the Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio are all close together.
Vespas & bikes
Vespa, golf-cart and bike tours add fun and reach Piazzale Michelangelo and the Tuscan hills.
Trams & buses
Trams and buses serve the wider city, though the centre is small enough to walk.
Trains for day trips
Fast trains reach Pisa, Lucca, Siena and beyond; tours bundle transport for Chianti and Cinque Terre.
Limited traffic zone
The centre is a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) — explore on foot and avoid driving in to dodge fines.
From the airport
Florence Airport links to the centre by tram (T2) in about 20 minutes, or Pisa Airport by train.
Book museums ahead
The Uffizi, Accademia and Duomo dome use timed entry that sells out — book skip-the-line tickets in advance.
Duomo dome ticket
The dome climb needs a separate timed reservation and sells out days ahead — book early to climb.
Currency & tipping
Italy uses the euro; cards are widely accepted, and a small tip or the coperto cover charge is usual.
Dress for churches
Cover shoulders and knees to enter the Duomo and churches.
Beat the summer heat
In summer, start early, carry water and book midday museum slots for air-conditioned breaks.
Eat where locals do
Step away from the main sights for better-value trattorias; a food tour points you to the best.
Uffizi & Accademia
Timed tickets sell out — book skip-the-line entry well ahead.
Duomo dome climb
The dome reservation sells out days ahead — book early.
Tuscany wine tours
Popular Chianti and Siena day trips fill up — reserve ahead.
Cooking classes
Small-group pasta and gelato classes have limited places — book ahead.
Cinque Terre trips
Full-day Cinque Terre tours fill up in summer — reserve early.
Spring & summer
Peak season fills hotels and tours months ahead — plan early.
Uffizi & Accademia
Around €25–55 for skip-the-line entry or a guided tour of each.
Duomo & dome
Roughly €30–45 for the combined Duomo ticket with the dome climb.
Food & cooking
About €45–95 for a food tour or a pasta and gelato cooking class.
Tuscany wine trips
Around €70–120 for a Chianti or Siena day with tastings and lunch.
Cinque Terre trips
Roughly €90–140 for a full day with transport and a boat or train ride.
How to save
Walk the free old town, climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for free views, and join group day trips.
When to visit
Florence through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Spring
Mar–May
- Best for
- Mild, blossoming days — ideal for the city and Tuscan hills.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A top time, but Easter and May are busy.
Summer
Jun–Aug
- Best for
- Long, warm days, though hot and very crowded.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Book skip-the-line tickets and start early.
Autumn
Sep–Nov
- Best for
- Warm days, the grape harvest and golden vineyards.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A wonderful, slightly quieter time to visit.
Winter
Dec–Feb
- Best for
- Cool, quiet days with the fewest crowds and lowest prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great for the museums; pack warm layers.
People also ask
Florence travel FAQ
What are the best tours in Florence?
The highest-rated Florence experiences are a skip-the-line Uffizi tour, the Accademia for Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo and dome climb, a food and wine tour, a cooking class, and a day trip to Tuscany, Pisa or Cinque Terre.
What should I book in advance in Florence?
Book the Uffizi, Accademia and Duomo dome climb (timed entry) well ahead, along with popular Tuscany wine tours, cooking classes and Cinque Terre day trips, especially in spring and summer.
How many days do I need in Florence?
Two to three days is ideal — the city’s art and Duomo, a Tuscany and Siena day trip, and a third day at Pisa and Lucca or the Cinque Terre.
Where is Michelangelo’s David?
The original David is in the Accademia Gallery in Florence; the statues in the Piazza della Signoria and Piazzale Michelangelo are replicas. Book skip-the-line tickets as it sells out.
What are the best day trips from Florence?
A Chianti and Siena Tuscany tour is the classic; Pisa with Lucca is easy and iconic, and the Cinque Terre is stunning, along with Bologna for food lovers.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer the best weather; summer is hot and very crowded, while winter is cool, quiet and great for the museums.
How do you get around Florence?
Florence’s compact, mostly pedestrian centre is best explored on foot; Vespa, bike and golf-cart tours add fun, fast trains reach Pisa and Siena, and the airport is 20 minutes away by tram.
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