Best Spots in Florence for The Elegant Eyes
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From the classic Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.8 · 143,777 reviews
Stand in Piazza del Duomo, where marble facades and Brunelleschi's dome rise above the crowds. Circle the cathedral, baptistery and bell tower, and decide which monument to climb or enter.
★ 4.8 · 112,089 reviews
Stand before the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's marble landmark beneath Brunelleschi's dome. Circle the polychrome exterior, then step inside and take in the vast interior.
★ 4.5 · 6,168 reviews
Climb Brunelleschi's dome for a rooftop view of Florence. You will ascend 463 steps past the Last Judgement fresco, then use your three-day pass to visit the bell tower, baptistery and museum.
★ 4.8 · 87,796 reviews
Enter Piazza della Signoria, the beating heart of Florence beneath the Palazzo Vecchio tower. Walk among the statues and fountain, then take a seat nearby to watch the square come alive.
★ 4.8 · 12,135 reviews
Climb Brunelleschi's dome, the Renaissance engineering feat that crowns Florence. Squeeze up the narrow stairs between its shells and finish with a view over the city's rooftops.
★ 4.8 · 114,651 reviews
Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for the classic panorama of Florence. Take in the Duomo and Arno from the terrace, and see the bronze David standing above the city.
★ 4.7 · 154,929 reviews
Cross Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge that defines the Florence skyline. Stroll past the jeweller-lined shopfronts and stop at the river's edge for views along the Arno.
★ 4.8 · 8,110 reviews
Climb Giotto's Bell Tower for a close look at the Duomo from above. Work your way up the narrow stairs, pausing at each level for views, until you reach the open terrace over Florence.
★ 4.8 · 6,751 reviews
Climb to Basilica di San Miniato, the Romanesque church watching over Florence from its hilltop. Step into its hushed medieval interior, then look out across the rooftops from the terrace.
★ 4.7 · 95,394 reviews
Enter the Uffizi Galleries, Florence's temple of Renaissance art inside a 16th-century building. Spend a couple of hours moving through Primitive and Renaissance masterpieces, sculpture and city views from the upper floors.
★ 4.8 · 1,721 reviews
Step under the arches of the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence's free sculpture gallery beside the Uffizi. Look closely at the carved details and read the boards explaining each statue's story.
★ 4.6 · 9,845 reviews
Step inside the Baptistery of St. John, the octagonal landmark facing Florence's cathedral. Study the bronze doors outside, then tilt your head back to read the gold mosaic ceiling above.
★ 4.9 · 6,140 reviews
Choose your own Cinque Terre day from Florence, whether by train, on foot or paired with Pisa. Explore colourful clifftop villages with an expert guide or independently on the transport-only option.
★ 4.3 · 402 reviews
Climb Giotto's Bell Tower for a close look at the cathedral and Florence's rooftops. The same ticket then opens the cathedral, crypt, baptistery and museum.
★ 4.7 · 26,151 reviews
Step into Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's fortified 13th-century palace. Tour its richly decorated chambers and courtyards, then climb the tower for views across the city and the Duomo.
★ 4.7 · 3,281 reviews
Leave Florence early for a day on the Ligurian coast and in Pisa. Ride trains between Vernazza and Monterosso, then see the Leaning Tower in Piazza dei Miracoli.
★ 4.8 · 42,773 reviews
Walk into Basilica of Santa Croce, where Florence honours its greatest minds. Find the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and study the Giotto frescoes in the side chapels.
★ 4.6 · 36,729 reviews
Explore Palazzo Pitti, the grand former residence of the Medici in Florence. Walk through its galleries of Italian and European masters, then step out to the gardens for wide views over the city.
★ 4.6 · 1,615 reviews
Spend a full day among the Cinque Terre's pastel villages on this coach trip from Florence. Pick your add-ons, from trains and ferries to a street-food tasting, and enjoy free time by the sea.
★ 4.3 · 1,255 reviews
Spend a half day at Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens on one ticket. Tour the palace galleries first, then follow garden paths, fountains and viewpoints, finishing with Tuscan tastings.
★ 4.7 · 1,435 reviews
Join a small group for a guided day linking Florence's two great museums. See David at the Accademia, pass the cathedral and Piazza della Signoria, then follow your guide through the Uffizi's Renaissance paintings.
★ 4.6 · 3,780 reviews
Step into Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence's famed pharmacy-perfumery. Wander past antique bottles and distilling equipment, then browse the fragrances and cosmetics in a beautifully preserved setting.
★ 4.7 · 582 reviews
Join a small group for Michelangelo's David and the Duomo complex with a licensed guide. After the Accademia, you will tour Piazza del Duomo and visit the Duomo Museum or Baptistery.
★ 4.2 · 4,566 reviews
Get inside Florence Cathedral ahead of the queue with a local guide. After the half-hour explanation, you can climb the dome on your own if you chose the upgrade.
★ 4.8 · 2,208 reviews
Spend a morning with a guide through Florence's two great art museums on the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery Guided Tour. Admire The Birth of Venus at the Uffizi, then stand before Michelangelo's David and his unfinished Prisoners.
★ 4.7 · 7,453 reviews
Discover the Cappelle Medicee, the Medici family's mausoleum beside San Lorenzo. Study Michelangelo's sculpted tombs in the New Sacristy and look up into the grand domed Chapel of the Princes.
★ 4.7 · 32,608 reviews
Enter Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the Dominican church beside Florence's station. Take in the marble facade, then follow the frescoes by early Renaissance masters along the walls.
★ 4.5 · 6,538 reviews
Climb into Giardino Bardini, a hillside garden above the Arno with a restored villa at its heart. Stroll its terraced paths, then settle on the cafe terrace to take in Florence spread out below.
★ 4.7 · 3,673 reviews
Enter Museo di San Marco, the former Dominican convent redesigned for the Medici. Walk its quiet cloisters and climb to the upper floor to see Beato Angelico's frescoes, sometimes shown alongside contemporary works.
★ 4.7 · 457 reviews
Skip the ticket queues on a guided tour through Florence's two great galleries. You'll stand before David at the Accademia, see Botticelli's Birth of Venus at the Uffizi, and pass the cathedral exterior.
Florence · 🏛️ Landmark
Piazza del Duomo
30 min
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
1h30
Brunelleschi's Dome Climb Entry Ticket & Duomo
2h
Piazza della Signoria
20 min
Brunelleschi's dome
1h
Piazzale Michelangelo
Ponte Vecchio
Giotto's Bell Tower
45 min
Basilica di San Miniato
Florence · 🎨 Museum
Uffizi Galleries
2h30
Loggia dei Lanzi
15 min
Baptistery of St. John
Florence · 🧭 Tours
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa
10h
Giotto's Bell Tower and Cathedral Entry Ticket
Palazzo Vecchio
Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip
Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Palazzo Pitti
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Street Food
Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Ticket
3h
Uffizi & Accademia Small Group Walking Tour
3h30
Florence · 🛍️ Shopping
Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Statue of David & Duomo Guided Tour with Tickets
Duomo Guided Tour with Dome Climb
Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery Guided Tour
Cappelle Medicee
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Florence · 🌳 Nature
Giardino Bardini
Museo di San Marco
Walking Tour with David, Duomo & Uffizi Gallery
4h
