One Day in Florence: A Self-Guided, Car-Free, Budget Itinerary
One Day in Florence: A Self-Guided, Car-Free, Budget Itinerary
Sarah J.
Passing through Florence on your way to another city and don't want to break the bank? Or maybe this city is the highlight of your trip? Either way, this is the guide for you! Conveniently discover the highlights of Florence in one day, all without a car. Even if you have more than a day in Florence, I'd recommend this guide to distinguish the top sights and get a feel for their costs.
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I traveled to Florence by train, which I recommend due to the main station's convenient location.
As always, I highly recommend dropping off your bags at your accommodation before doing the majority of sightseeing to avoid overexertion. If you aren't spending the night in Florence, there is a left-luggage storage location within Florence Santa Maria Novella. Alternatively, you can use an online luggage storage service, like Bounce, to stow your items for the day.
Now that you have dropped off your luggage, it's time to begin exploring!
Using a combination of public transport and walking, you'll be able to see:
Santa Maria Novella
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Accademia Gallery
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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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Giotto's Bell Tower
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Brunelleschi's dome
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The Baptistery of St. John
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Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
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Piazza della Signoria
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Palazzo Vecchio
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Uffizi Gallery
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Ponte Vecchio
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Pitti Palace
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The Boboli Gardens
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Forte di Belvedere
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Piazzale Michelangelo
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Basilica di San Miniato
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Food!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah J.
I am a solo female traveler who likes to explore on a moderate budget; I think it's important to recognize that some opportunities when travelling will never arise again, and it's worth shelling out for them! I prefer to travel very fast-paced, and my guides will reflect that. In order to accomplish this, I have done lots of research about every place I have visited to ensure I use my time wisely. I have only travelled around Europe so far, but I am hoping to expand my horizons in the coming years :)
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