Two Days in Florence: Travel Guide

Where to Stay

For a short visit to Florence, we recommend staying near the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, often simply referred to as, "Duomo". The Duomo is located in the center of the city. Florence is quite walkable, so this will be the most accessible location for everything you'd want to see within a couple of days!

Before booking, think about what type of accommodation fits your travel needs the best. Florence has quite a variety of places to stay from name-brand hotels, boutique hotels, B'n'b's, hostels, and apartments.

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*TIP* We don't recommend bringing a car to Florence - as the city was not designed around car traffic (it is nearly 2000 years old after all!). If you must bring a car...park outside of the city and take the tram or bus into the historic city center.

Day 1:

Breakfast:

Caffe del Teatro Niccolini

• Est. in 1668

• Vegan, Vegetarian, and GF options

• Steps from Duomo

• Price: $

Activities:

• Walk around Duomo

• Tour Duomo (buy tickets in advance)

• View the statues and fountains in Piazza della Signoria (a copy of the Statue of David is here)

• Tour Museo Salvatore Ferragamo (an amazing museum even if you are not a fashion lover!)

• Walk over Ponte Vecchio (otherwise known as the golden bridge)

• Enjoy the view of the sunset at Piazzale del Michaelangelo

Lunch:

Riovoire

• Enjoy views of the Piazza della Signoria as you dine

• Large menu

• Famous chocolatier - grab dessert on your way out

• Price: $$

Dinner:

Cantina Barbagianni

• A popular destination in a cozy setting

• Highly recommend booking reservations in advance

• Price: $

Day 2:

Breakfast:

Mercato Central

• Food lovers market in San Lorenzo

• Traditional market on the first floor. A plethora of restaurant options on second

• Price: $

Activities:

• Shop the San Lorenzo Market for leather goods

• Tour the Academia Gallery museum and view the original Statue of David along with other works of art from Michelangelo and renaissance artists (buy tickets in advance)

• Tour the Uffizi Gallery & awe at the Birth of Venus & other works of art

• Enjoy the sunset at the Piazzale del Michelangelo (worth the view every night!)

Lunch:

Ino:

• Made to order sandwich shop with locally sourced meats and cheeses

• Located near the Uffizi Gallery

• Price: $

Dinner:

Regina Bistecca

• Located near Duomo

• Tuscan steak house featured in Condé Nast

• Price: $$

Extras

Places to Eat:

• La Ménagère - Cool day-to-night restaurant

  • Price: $$

• Angel Rooftop Bar & Dining

  • Panoramic views of Florence

  • Price: $$

• Borgo San Jacopo

  • Sits along the Arno River

  • Michelin rated

  • Price: $$$

• Gucci Osteria da Mossimo Bottura

  • An extravagant dining experience in the Gucci Garden Museum

  • Price: $$$

Places to Visit:

• Piazza Santa Maria Novella

  • The marbled facade church gives this square its name

• Piazza della Repubblica

  • Wide open square with a merry-go-round and luxury shops & cafes

• Piazza Santo Spirito

  • Quant square holds a daily food market from 8 am-2 pm

• Piazza di S. Pier Maggiore

  • The area around this Piazza has a ton of options for nightlife and dining

Other: Make sure to try some Gelato - Florence is the birthplace!