A Week in Florence Itinerary: Tips and More

Keep reading if you’re interested in planning a week in Florence itinerary for yourself. You certainly don’t need to spend 1 week in Florence.

I think you can get to know Florence quite well in about four days, but you can still see the best of the best even if you only have one day in Florence.

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Day 1: Friday—Arrival Day

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We chose to have lunch at Mr. Pizza right by the Duomo since they have a lot of gluten-free options for my husband.

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We got gelato at Edoardo (cash only) and enjoyed sitting and people watching near the Duomo.

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Day 2: Saturday—Duomo and Renaissance Walk

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The Duomo museum across the piazza from the cathedral (also included in your ticket) is definitely worth a visit, and I wish I had taken more photos.

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