Florence First Visit: Classic Sights in
The Cathedral, David, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio: three days on foot covering Florence's essential sights.
Organized by area. Day 1: the Cathedral complex and the Galleria dell'Accademia. Day 2: the Uffizi, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Day 3: cross the Ponte Vecchio to Oltrarno to see the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens, then in the evening head up to Piazzale Michelangelo for the sunset. Everything is on foot, suited to first-time visitors with limited time. Nearby small towns are saved for next time.
In peak season, book the dome, the Uffizi and the Accademia one to two months in advance.
Day by day
Day 1 · The Cathedral Complex and David
Florence & Tuscany（Florence Cathedral (Duomo)、Giotto's Campanile、Galleria dell'Accademia、Mercato Centrale）
Walk about 10 minutes from Florence Santa Maria Novella Station to the old town to check in. Then spend the day on foot, as the sights are only a few hundred meters apart.
Dome climbs are booked by time slot. The Galleria dell'Accademia is closed on Mondays.
Stay: Old Town around the Duomo
Day 2 · The Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria
Florence & Tuscany（Uffizi Gallery、Piazza della Signoria、Palazzo Vecchio、Basilica of Santa Croce）
Spend the day walking between the Cathedral and the Arno River. The Uffizi is beside Piazza della Signoria, less than 5 minutes on foot.
The Uffizi is closed on Mondays. Book a morning slot and plan at least 3 hours inside.
Stay: Old Town around the Duomo
Day 3 · Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and Sunset Square
Florence & Tuscany（Ponte Vecchio、Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens、Piazzale Michelangelo）
Walk across the Ponte Vecchio to the Pitti Palace. In the evening, walk or take a bus up to Piazzale Michelangelo. To reach the airport, take the T2 tram for about 20 minutes.
If your flight is in the evening, you can watch the sunset before heading to the airport. For an early flight, visit the square in the morning instead.