Florence in 2 days, masterpieces and all
A 100-page step-by-step walking plan with layered Google Maps, a curated food and drinks guide, and an Uffizi and Accademia ticket strategy, so you see the best of Florence without the chaos.
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Florence is compact, but the planning is not
“How do I get Uffizi tickets without getting scammed?”
Timed entry, third-party resellers, confusing official portals, booking the Uffizi and Accademia alone can eat an entire evening of planning.
“I keep backtracking across the city”
Florence is walkable, but sights are clustered in ways that are not obvious. Without smart grouping, you waste hours zigzagging across the same bridges.
“Every restaurant near the Duomo looks like a trap”
Because most of them are. The best trattorias, wine bars, and gelato spots are a few streets away, you just need to know which ones.
Everything you need for 2 perfect days in Florence
A 100-page PDF, interactive Google Maps, and a curated food and drinks guide, designed to remove decision fatigue.
Duomo, Uffizi, Oltrarno at Sunset
The iconic core done smart, timed entry at the Uffizi, Piazza della Signoria, then cross the Ponte Vecchio into the Oltrarno for a local evening.
- Duomo and Brunelleschi’s Dome
- Uffizi Gallery (timed entry strategy)
- Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio
- Oltrarno neighborhood at sunset
Accademia, San Lorenzo, Panoramic Views
David in the morning, the Medici market quarter, then climb for the best views of Florence before your last Tuscan meal.
- Galleria dell’Accademia (David)
- San Lorenzo Market and Medici Chapels
- Santa Croce and its neighborhood
- Piazzale Michelangelo at golden hour
Google Maps with Layers
Open your custom map and switch layers depending on what you need in the moment.
- Walking directions Day 1 and Day 2
- Food and drinks pins with notes
- Detour Delights (quiet extras off the route)
- Public toilets layer
Food and Drinks Guide
Trattorias, wine bars, lampredotto carts, gelato, near your route.
- Carefully selected restaurants
- Categories and quick notes
- Budget-friendly to special occasion
Florence Logistics Sorted
The pages that save you from the most common Florence mistakes.
- Uffizi and Accademia ticket strategy
- ZTL zones explained with map
- Arriving by train, bus, or car
- Accessible Florence alternate routes
Trackers and Checklists
Packing list, budget tracker, ticket tracker, save to your phone or print.
- Ticket and booking tracker
- Packing checklist
- Budget tracker
- Emergency contacts and apps
100-page PDF, interactive maps, food guide, and a complete Uffizi ticket strategy, in one download.
Two days that actually make sense
Duomo district and the Uffizi
Start at the Duomo early, then walk to Piazza della Signoria and into the Uffizi with your timed ticket: before the midday crush.
Ponte Vecchio to Oltrarno
Cross the Arno into Florence’s artisan quarter. Wine bars, quieter piazzas, and the best sunset views over the river.
David, San Lorenzo, and the Medici quarter
See David first thing at the Accademia, then explore the San Lorenzo market area and Medici Chapels.
Santa Croce and Piazzale Michelangelo
Finish at Santa Croce, then climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for the panoramic view of Florence at golden hour.
Winging it vs. the Florence guide
| Feature | Winging it | Florence in 2 Days |
|---|---|---|
| Smart route grouping (no backtracking) | ✗ Zigzag all day | ✓ Clustered by area |
| Uffizi and Accademia ticket strategy | ✗ Confusing portals | ✓ Step-by-step |
| ZTL zones explained | ✗ Surprise fines | ✓ Map included |
| Google Maps with layers | ✗ Make your own | ✓ Ready to use |
| Curated food near your route | ✗ Tourist traps | ✓ Built from real trips |
| Accessible route alternatives | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Hours spent planning | 10-20 hours | Under 30 min |
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Plan
Open the map, pick your day layer, and slot in food and gelato from the guide. Done.
Walk
Follow the day-by-day plan on the ground. Toggle map layers as you go.
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“We followed the Day 1 route, then switched to the food layer when we were hungry, it felt like Florence on rails, in a good way.”
“The map layers are the game-changer. Toilets pinned, detours when we had extra time, and clear guidance for the big museums.”
“The Uffizi ticket strategy alone saved us from a huge mistake. Everything else was a bonus.”
Ciao, I am Maria
A techie by day and an Italy explorer at heart, I have been living in Rome for over 10 years. My happiest days involve unhurried strolls through hidden courtyards, bites at bustling markets, and dinners in tiny trattorie with handwritten menus.
With a small team of local friends and contributors spread across Italy, I share calm routes, authentic eats, and small discoveries, one market, meal, and neighborhood gem at a time. Our four-legged travel CEO, Gioia, keeps us honest about the city’s best-kept secrets.
These guides are not AI-generated lists. Every restaurant, every route, every timing note comes from walking these streets ourselves, year after year.
Is this guide right for you?
✅ Perfect if…
- You have 1 to 2 nights in Florence and want the essentials without sprinting between sights
- You want clear, realistic routes that group sights together so you are not backtracking
- You appreciate an interactive map with food pins, detour pins, and toilet pins
- You want a ticket strategy for the Uffizi and Accademia that actually makes sense
🚫 Not a fit if…
- You are only doing a quick half-day stop in Florence
- You prefer fully guided group tours with a live guide
- You want a guide that covers Tuscany day trips (Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti)
Frequently asked questions
Expect around 14,000 to 18,000 steps per day depending on optional detours. Built-in breaks and cafe stops are included throughout.
Yes, both require timed entry tickets. The guide walks you through exactly when to book, which official portal to use, and what time slots work best with the itinerary.
Yes. Hours, access notes, ticket links, ZTL zone details, and restaurant recommendations are all current for 2026.
Yes. Open in Google Maps on iOS or Android, one tap and you are navigating. You can toggle day layers on and off so you only see what is relevant.
Our food guide marks vegetarian-friendly options and notes when gluten-free or dairy-free is feasible.
The guide includes a ZTL zone map and explains the restricted traffic areas so you can avoid camera fines if you are arriving by car or rental.
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