Seven days in Florence give you something shorter itineraries cannot: time to stop treating the city as a checklist. You can see the essential Renaissance masterpieces, explore different neighbourhoods, spend time in Fiesole and still use Florence as a base for two memorable day trips into Tuscany.
This 7 days in Florence itinerary is therefore deliberately different from simply adding two more attractions to a five-day plan. Four days are centred on Florence and Fiesole, two days take you farther into Tuscany, and one day is intentionally slower. The result is a week that combines major sights with the pleasure of actually staying in Florence.
🗓️ 7 Days in Florence – At a Glance
Day 1: Duomo · Historic Centre · Uffizi · Arno
Day 2: Accademia · San Lorenzo · Oltrarno
Day 3: Santa Croce · Sant’Ambrogio · Southern Hills
Day 4: Fiesole · Views · Ancient Tuscany
Day 5: Siena – Medieval Tuscany
Day 6: Chianti or Val d’Orcia – Tuscan Countryside
Day 7: Slow Florence · Markets · Neighbourhoods · Favourite Places
Is 7 Days in Florence Too Long?
No – provided you do not spend all seven days moving between the same famous monuments.
Florence itself deserves several days, but its location is also one of its greatest advantages. Siena, Lucca, Chianti, Val d’Orcia, Pisa, Arezzo and numerous smaller Tuscan towns can all be explored while keeping Florence as your base.
This changes the purpose of a one-week stay. Instead of asking whether Florence contains enough attractions for seven days, ask whether Florence is a good place from which to experience Florence and Tuscany in one week.
The answer is very clearly yes.
Our Tuscany Day Trips from Florence – Complete Guide compares the different possibilities and explains which destinations work best by train, bus or car.
🌿 The Idea Behind This Itinerary
Do not try to fill seven days with seven days of intensive sightseeing. A week gives you something more valuable: flexibility. You can adapt museums to opening days, move outdoor activities according to the weather and leave Florence for Tuscany without constantly changing accommodation.
How This 7-Day Florence Itinerary Works
The first three days establish Florence itself. They cover the historic centre, major museums, the Oltrarno, Santa Croce, Sant’Ambrogio and the panoramic southern hills.
Day 4 changes perspective with Fiesole. Although only a short distance from Florence, the ancient hill town introduces Etruscan and Roman history and shows the city from the surrounding Tuscan landscape.
Days 5 and 6 then take you farther into Tuscany. We recommend making the two excursions deliberately different: one historic city and one countryside experience.
Day 7 brings you back to Florence without a major sightseeing agenda.
That final day is not spare time. It is one of the reasons to stay for a week.
Day 1 – The Essential Historic Centre
Your first day should answer the most basic question: what makes Florence Florence?
Begin at Florence Cathedral. Brunelleschi’s dome dominates the city physically and symbolically, while the cathedral, Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower form the monumental centre of Florence.
If you plan to climb the dome, reserve the required timed slot before your trip. Otherwise, spend time exploring Piazza del Duomo and continue south through the historic streets.
Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio
Walk towards Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of historic Florence. Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi and surrounding sculptures introduce the civic Florence that developed alongside the religious centre around the Duomo.
Do not hurry through the piazza simply because the Uffizi is nearby. Florence begins to make sense when its public spaces are treated as attractions in their own right.
Uffizi Gallery
Make the Uffizi Gallery your major museum for Day 1.
Reserve ahead if the Uffizi is important to you, particularly during popular travel periods. Allow enough time to enjoy the collection without trying to examine every room with equal intensity.
Our guide to What to Book in Advance in Florence explains which Florence attractions deserve early reservations.
End the Day at the Arno
After the Uffizi, walk to the Arno and Ponte Vecchio.
Cross the bridge if you wish, but also walk to Ponte Santa Trinita for a better view back towards it. The river is particularly rewarding when the pace of the day begins to slow.
🎨 Day 1 Principle
One major museum is enough. The Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi and Arno already make this a substantial first day. Do not add the Accademia simply because it appears to fit geographically.
Day 2 – Michelangelo, the Medici and the Oltrarno
Day 2 begins with another of Florence’s essential works of art but gradually moves away from the monumental centre.
Accademia Gallery
Visit the Accademia Gallery in the morning to see Michelangelo’s David.
The Accademia is compact enough that it does not need to consume the entire morning. A timed reservation also gives the day a useful starting point.
San Lorenzo and the Medici
Continue towards San Lorenzo, one of the areas most closely connected with the Medici.
The Basilica di San Lorenzo and nearby Palazzo Medici Riccardi allow you to connect Renaissance architecture with the family whose political influence shaped Florence for centuries.
If the Medici particularly interest you, our Medici Florence route connects their major sites across the city.
Cross into the Oltrarno
After lunch, cross the Arno and change the rhythm of the day.
You could visit Palazzo Pitti or the Boboli Gardens, but with seven days in Florence there is no need to do both simply because they are beside one another.
Choose according to your interests and the weather.
Santo Spirito and San Frediano
Finish the afternoon in Santo Spirito and San Frediano.
The pleasure here lies less in one famous attraction than in streets, artisan traditions, small businesses and neighbourhood life. Our Santo Spirito & San Frediano Walking Tour provides a useful route if you want more structure.
Day 3 – Santa Croce, Sant’Ambrogio and Florence from Above
Day 3 moves east and south, connecting one of Florence’s great monumental churches with a more residential neighbourhood and the hills above the Arno.
Santa Croce
Begin at the Basilica of Santa Croce.
The complex combines Giotto’s frescoes, Renaissance architecture, cloisters and monuments associated with figures including Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli.
Then spend some time in the surrounding Santa Croce neighbourhood rather than immediately returning towards the Duomo.
Sant’Ambrogio and the Market
Continue east towards Sant’Ambrogio.
This is one of the easiest places in central Florence to see the transition from monumental sightseeing to everyday city life. The market, food shops and surrounding streets make a natural place for lunch.
If food is becoming an important part of your week, our Florentine and Tuscan Food – Complete Guide explains the dishes and ingredients you will encounter in Florence and on your Tuscan excursions.
🏡 Staying with Firenze Casa
The Firenze Casa Florence apartment is near Piazza d’Azeglio, between Santa Croce and Sant’Ambrogio. On a week-long stay, this location makes it easy to return home for a break before going out again later – particularly useful during hot weather or after a long morning of sightseeing.
San Niccolò and Piazzale Michelangelo
Later in the afternoon, walk towards the Arno and cross into San Niccolò.
From here, climb towards Piazzale Michelangelo. The panorama reveals the Florence you have spent the previous three days exploring: the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Croce, the Arno and the surrounding hills suddenly appear as one landscape.
Continue to San Miniato al Monte
Do not stop at the piazzale. Continue uphill to San Miniato al Monte.
The Romanesque basilica is one of Florence’s great historic churches, and its elevated terrace offers another exceptional view over the city.
The Piazzale Michelangelo & San Miniato Walking Tour connects the hillside into one coherent route.
Day 4 – Fiesole and the Hills Above Florence
After three days in the historic city, Day 4 changes scale completely.
Fiesole lies only a few kilometres above Florence but introduces a much older historical landscape. Its Etruscan and Roman heritage predates the Florence of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Getting to Fiesole
You can reach Fiesole by public transport, which is the simplest option for most visitors.
Active travellers have another possibility: the Florence to Fiesole Walk. The route gradually leaves urban Florence behind and climbs through villas, gardens, stone walls and Tuscan hillside landscapes.
An easier alternative is particularly attractive: travel uphill to Fiesole and walk back down towards Florence. You avoid the sustained climb while enjoying changing views towards the city as you descend.
What to See in Fiesole
Begin around Piazza Mino and explore the historic centre. The archaeological area and Roman theatre reveal the ancient importance of Fiesole, while the cathedral introduces its later medieval history.
Allow time simply for the landscape. Fiesole is valuable partly because it changes your understanding of Florence below.
From the hills, Florence stops being a collection of individual monuments and becomes a city within the wider Tuscan landscape.
🌿 Why Fiesole Belongs in a One-Week Itinerary
Fiesole is not simply a viewpoint or a substitute for a longer Tuscan excursion. It introduces ancient Tuscany, hillside landscapes and a geographical perspective on Florence that you cannot get from the historic centre.
Day 5 – Siena: Medieval Tuscany
Now leave Florence for your first full Tuscan day trip.
For a first one-week stay, our preferred city excursion is Siena from Florence.
Siena provides precisely the contrast this itinerary needs. Florence is inseparable from the Renaissance; Siena preserves one of Europe’s great medieval urban landscapes.
Getting from Florence to Siena
For most independent travellers, the direct bus is particularly convenient because it arrives much closer to Siena’s historic centre than the railway station.
A car is not necessary for Siena itself. In fact, using public transport allows you to enjoy the day without dealing with parking or restricted traffic zones.
What to See in Siena
Begin with Piazza del Campo and allow yourself time to understand the unusual shell-shaped square rather than immediately moving to the next monument.
Then visit Siena Cathedral. Its Gothic architecture, striped marble and extraordinary interior provide a fascinating contrast to the architectural language you have been seeing in Florence.
Depending on your interests and energy, add Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia or the cathedral complex.
But leave time for Siena’s streets. The Contrade, steep lanes and brick architecture are part of the reason to spend a full day rather than treating Siena as another collection of monuments.
🚌 Firenze Casa Recommendation
For a simple independent excursion, choose Siena by direct bus. It provides a major change from Florence without requiring a rental car and leaves the more logistically demanding countryside for Day 6.
Could You Choose Lucca Instead of Siena?
Absolutely.
If medieval Siena feels too intensive after several cultural days in Florence, Lucca from Florence offers a more relaxed alternative.
Direct regional trains make Lucca straightforward to reach, while its Renaissance walls, Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, churches and compact streets create an easy day on foot. Cycling around the tree-lined walls is one of the city’s characteristic experiences.
Choose Siena for medieval history and monumental architecture. Choose Lucca for a gentler day with walking, cycling and a smaller historic city.
Do not try to combine them in one day.
Day 6 – Choose Your Tuscany: Chianti or Val d’Orcia
Your second excursion should not simply be another historic city.
Day 6 is about the Tuscan countryside.
There are two particularly strong choices, and they offer very different experiences.
Option A – Chianti
A Chianti Day Trip from Florence is the easier countryside option.
Chianti begins relatively close to Florence and combines vineyards, olive groves, wooded hills, wine villages and historic castles. Greve, Panzano, Radda, Castellina and Gaiole are among the names you may encounter when planning a route.
This is an excellent choice if wine, food and a relaxed countryside day are priorities.
A car gives you flexibility, but if wine tasting is part of the plan, a guided excursion or private driver is often more sensible than driving yourself.
Option B – Val d’Orcia
For the classic open Tuscan landscape, choose a Val d’Orcia Day Trip from Florence.
This is a longer excursion – roughly two hours to the central valley depending on your first stop – but the landscape is completely different from Chianti. Broad rolling hills, isolated farmhouses and cypress-lined roads create some of Tuscany’s most recognisable scenery.
A good first itinerary combines Pienza, San Quirico d’Orcia and Bagno Vignoni rather than trying to collect every famous village in one day.
For Val d’Orcia, a car or private driver is the practical choice.
🍷 Chianti or Val d’Orcia?
Choose Chianti for vineyards, wine and a shorter journey from Florence.
Choose Val d’Orcia for sweeping landscapes, photography and a full countryside road trip.
Both are excellent. Do not try to combine them in one day.
Do You Need a Car for This 7-Day Florence Itinerary?
No – and certainly not for the entire week.
A car is unnecessary for the first four days in Florence and Fiesole. It is also unnecessary for Siena and Lucca.
Keeping a rental car while staying in central Florence introduces parking, restricted traffic zones and expense without providing any real advantage for city sightseeing.
If you choose Chianti or Val d’Orcia for Day 6, rent a car only for that day if appropriate. Alternatively, use a tour or private driver.
Our Florence Without a Car guide explains when public transport is sufficient and when a car genuinely adds value.
Day 7 – Slow Florence
After six days of museums, walking and Tuscany, resist the temptation to turn Day 7 into another checklist.
This is your opportunity to revisit Florence now that you know it.
Go back to the neighbourhood you liked most. Return to a church you passed but did not enter. Visit a market in the morning. Have a long lunch. Buy food rather than souvenirs. Sit in a piazza. Cross the Arno without a destination.
A week in Florence should end differently from a two-day visit.
Option 1 – A Market Morning
Visit one of the city’s food markets and spend the surrounding morning exploring local streets.
The Historic Food Markets in Florence guide explains the different market areas, while the Florence Food & Market Walk provides a thematic route.
Option 2 – Return to the Oltrarno
Spend a few hours in Santo Spirito or San Frediano without trying to complete a sightseeing programme.
After a week, these neighbourhoods often feel more rewarding than another famous attraction.
Option 3 – Follow a Thematic Walk
If you still want structure, choose one subject that interests you.
Firenze Casa’s Walking Tours of Florence: The Complete Guide includes routes following Brunelleschi, Dante, the Medici, Michelangelo, Renaissance masters, medieval Florence, artisans, food and the Arno.
Our Florence Walking Routes provide another starting point for choosing a route by neighbourhood or theme.
Option 4 – Do Almost Nothing
This is a legitimate option.
Have breakfast slowly. Walk to a favourite piazza. Spend an hour over lunch. Return home for part of the afternoon and go out again in the evening.
The luxury of seven days is that every hour no longer needs to justify itself.
☕ The Most Important Day?
Day 7 may become the day you remember most. Once the essential sights are behind you, Florence stops being somewhere you are trying to see and becomes somewhere you are simply spending time.
Why Staying in One Place Works So Well
A week in Tuscany can easily turn into a sequence of check-ins, suitcases, train journeys and hotel breakfasts.
Florence offers another model.
Stay in one place, explore the city on foot and leave for carefully selected excursions. In the evening, return to the same neighbourhood rather than packing again for the next destination.
This is especially practical when travelling independently. Siena can be reached by public transport, Lucca by train and a single rental-car or guided day can provide the countryside experience that public transport cannot reproduce as easily.
You gain variety without sacrificing continuity.
🏡 A Week with Firenze Casa
A longer stay is where an apartment begins to function differently from a short sightseeing base. The Firenze Casa Florence apartment offers space to have breakfast at home, return between activities and spend an evening on the private terrace instead of eating out every night. Florence remains outside the door, while Tuscany can be explored on individual day trips.
Should You Take Two Tuscany Day Trips?
For a seven-day stay, we think two is the right number for most first-time visitors.
One excursion can focus on a historic city such as Siena. The second can introduce the countryside through Chianti or Val d’Orcia.
This creates genuine contrast without reducing Florence to a hotel base that you leave every morning.
Three or four excursions are certainly possible, but at that point you are planning a Tuscany touring holiday rather than a week in Florence.
There is nothing wrong with that – but it is a different trip.
Which Two Day Trips Should First-Time Visitors Choose?
| Combination | Best For | Car? |
|---|---|---|
| Siena + Chianti | Classic first Tuscany experience | Only useful for Chianti |
| Siena + Val d’Orcia | Medieval city + iconic landscapes | Recommended for Val d’Orcia |
| Lucca + Chianti | A more relaxed week | Only useful for Chianti |
| Siena + Lucca | Travellers who prefer cities and public transport | No |
For a first visit, our own preference is Siena + Chianti or Siena + Val d’Orcia. They create the greatest contrast between Florence, medieval Tuscany and the countryside.
What About Pisa and San Gimignano?
Both are excellent destinations, but a seven-day itinerary still requires choices.
Pisa is particularly easy by train and makes sense if the Piazza dei Miracoli is high on your list. San Gimignano offers the unmistakable skyline of a Tuscan hill town and can be reached by public transport with a connection or more easily by car.
They are alternatives, not mandatory additions.
The mistake is assuming that one week means you should visit Florence, Fiesole, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Chianti and Val d’Orcia.
That produces a longer list, not necessarily a better holiday.
What About Montepulciano and Montalcino?
Wine lovers may prefer one of these southern Tuscan towns to a general Val d’Orcia day.
A Montepulciano Day Trip from Florence combines Renaissance architecture, steep historic streets, panoramic countryside and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Montalcino is the obvious alternative for travellers particularly interested in Brunello and the surrounding wine landscape.
Both involve a longer journey than Chianti. Choose them because the destination itself interests you, not simply because they are famous Tuscan names.
What If You Want a Completely Car-Free Week?
That is easy to arrange.
Keep Days 1–4 exactly as planned. Visit Siena on Day 5 by bus and choose Lucca, Pisa or Arezzo for Day 6 by train.
You will still experience three very different versions of Tuscany: Renaissance Florence, medieval Siena and another historic Tuscan city.
A countryside excursion is wonderful, but it is not necessary for a successful one-week stay.
For practical transport during the week, see Getting Around Florence.
What If One of Your Seven Days Is a Monday?
No problem. In fact, a seven-day stay makes Monday closures particularly easy to handle.
Several famous state museums normally close on Mondays, including the Uffizi and Accademia. Simply schedule those museums on other days.
Monday can become your Fiesole day, Tuscany excursion, neighbourhood day or a Florence day centred on attractions that remain open.
See Florence on a Monday – What Is Open? before fixing the final order of your itinerary.
📅 Do Not Follow the Numbers Blindly
Day 1 does not have to be Monday and Day 5 does not have to be Friday. Rearrange this itinerary according to museum closing days, weather and your preferred day-trip transport.
What If It Rains?
A week gives you an enormous advantage: you can adapt.
If the forecast shows rain on Day 3 and clear weather on Day 4, move your hillside walking accordingly. Use wetter periods for the Uffizi, Accademia, Palazzo Vecchio, churches or other indoor attractions.
Do not cancel an entire Tuscan excursion because a weather icon shows a shower several days in advance. Check the detailed forecast closer to the date.
Our Florence in the Rain – What to Do guide provides a complete bad-weather strategy.
How Should You Adapt the Week in Summer?
July and August require a different daily rhythm.
Begin outdoor sightseeing early. Use museums, lunch and rest for the hottest part of the afternoon, then return outside later.
This is particularly important for Day 3 around Piazzale Michelangelo and Day 4 in Fiesole. Do not schedule exposed uphill walks simply because they appear next on the itinerary.
For Day 6, carry water and remember that Tuscan hill towns and countryside roads can also become very hot.
Our Best Time to Visit Florence – Seasons & Months explains how the character of the trip changes through the year.
How Should You Adapt the Week in Winter?
Winter favours museums, churches, food and historic cities.
Shorter daylight makes a long Val d’Orcia driving itinerary less flexible, while Siena, Lucca or Arezzo remain excellent day-trip options.
Use clear days for Fiesole and Piazzale Michelangelo. Keep museum-heavy days available for rain or colder weather.
A winter week in Florence can therefore contain the same structure but a different emphasis.
How Much Should You Book in Advance?
Do not book the entire week hour by hour.
Reserve the attractions where advance planning genuinely matters – particularly the Uffizi, Accademia and Brunelleschi’s Dome if you want to climb it.
Then leave enough flexibility to move walks, markets and neighbourhood time according to weather and energy.
If you book a guided Chianti or Val d’Orcia excursion, that naturally becomes another fixed day.
Everything else should fit around those anchors rather than turning the week into a sequence of appointments.
How Much Walking Is Involved?
A great deal.
Florence is compact, but a week of exploring neighbourhoods, museums, the Arno and surrounding hills can produce substantial daily distances.
Comfortable shoes matter more than formal travel wardrobes. Stone paving also becomes slippery when wet.
Use public transport when it genuinely helps. Taking a bus uphill and walking back from Fiesole, for example, can preserve the best part of the experience while reducing unnecessary exertion.
Do not turn walking into a competition. Seven days give you permission to stop.
Where Should You Stay for One Week in Florence?
For a week, we would prioritise a neighbourhood that allows you to walk to the historic centre while still feeling comfortable when you return in the evening.
Being directly beside the Duomo is not necessary. A location around Santa Croce, Sant’Ambrogio or another central residential area can offer easy sightseeing while giving the stay a stronger neighbourhood character.
Space also matters more after several nights. A kitchen, comfortable living area and somewhere pleasant to spend an hour at home become more useful on Day 6 than they seemed on arrival.
Our Where to Stay in Florence – Neighbourhood Guide compares the city’s main areas.
Should You Stay in Florence or Split the Week?
If your primary goal is Florence plus day trips, staying in one place has significant advantages.
You unpack once. You learn your neighbourhood. You know where to buy breakfast, where the nearest market is and how to get home after dinner.
Splitting the week between Florence and another Tuscan town makes more sense if you specifically want evenings and mornings in that second destination or plan to explore a remote area over several days.
For Siena plus one countryside day, moving accommodation is unnecessary.
A More Relaxed Alternative to This Itinerary
If seven active days still sound too full, remove one Tuscany excursion.
Keep Siena, for example, and turn Day 6 into another Florence day. Visit a smaller museum, explore San Frediano, follow an artisan walk or simply spend the afternoon on the terrace or in a piazza.
There is no requirement to maximise the geographical area covered by your holiday.
One week in Florence can be rewarding precisely because it allows you to travel less.
A More Active Alternative
Travellers who prefer a faster pace can replace the slow final day with another excursion.
Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, San Gimignano or Certaldo are all possibilities. Certaldo, for example, is particularly convenient for independent travellers because the lower town has a railway station and the medieval upper town is reached by funicular or on foot.
But make this an intentional choice.
Do not add another day trip simply because an empty square remains on the calendar.
7 Days in Florence – The Complete Week
| Day | Main Plan | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duomo · Signoria · Uffizi · Arno | Essential Renaissance Florence |
| 2 | Accademia · San Lorenzo · Oltrarno | Michelangelo · Medici · Neighbourhoods |
| 3 | Santa Croce · Sant’Ambrogio · Piazzale Michelangelo | Local Florence · Views |
| 4 | Fiesole | Ancient Tuscany · Hills |
| 5 | Siena | Medieval Tuscany |
| 6 | Chianti or Val d’Orcia | Wine · Villages · Countryside |
| 7 | Slow Florence | Markets · Food · Favourite places |
Why One Week in Florence Is Worth It
A shorter visit shows you Florence’s masterpieces. A week begins to show you the city around them.
You have time to understand the difference between Santa Croce and Santo Spirito, see Florence from Fiesole and San Miniato, discover a market before lunch and return to a favourite street simply because you liked it.
You can also place Florence within Tuscany rather than experiencing it in isolation. Siena reveals a competing medieval world. Chianti explains the agricultural landscape north of Siena. Val d’Orcia opens into a completely different southern Tuscan landscape.
Most importantly, you do not have to choose between seeing Florence and enjoying Florence.
Seven days give you time for both.
🌿 In One Sentence
Seven days in Florence are not seven days of sightseeing: they are four days discovering Florence and Fiesole, two days experiencing different sides of Tuscany and one day finally enjoying the city without needing to accomplish anything.
Questions & Answers About 7 Days in Florence
Is 7 days in Florence too much?
No. A week allows you to explore Florence at a relaxed pace and use the city as a base for Fiesole and two contrasting Tuscany day trips.
How should I divide one week between Florence and Tuscany?
For a first visit, four days in Florence and Fiesole, two Tuscany day trips and one slower Florence day create an excellent balance.
Which Tuscany day trips are best during a one-week stay?
Siena plus Chianti or Val d’Orcia provides the strongest contrast for most first-time visitors. Lucca is an excellent alternative if you prefer an easy train journey and a more relaxed historic city.
Do I need a car for 7 days in Florence?
No. A car is unnecessary in Florence and for destinations such as Siena or Lucca. Consider renting one only for a countryside day in Chianti or Val d’Orcia.
Can I spend one week in Florence without a car?
Yes. Florence, Fiesole, Siena, Lucca, Pisa and Arezzo can all be incorporated without keeping a rental car for the week.
Should I stay in Florence for the whole week?
For an itinerary centred on Florence plus day trips, staying in one place is convenient and avoids repeated packing and check-ins. Split the stay only if you specifically want several nights elsewhere in Tuscany.
Is Siena or Lucca better for a day trip?
Choose Siena for medieval architecture and a dramatic contrast with Renaissance Florence. Choose Lucca for a quieter day, easy train travel and the opportunity to walk or cycle its Renaissance walls.
Is Chianti or Val d’Orcia better from Florence?
Chianti is closer and particularly good for wine and villages. Val d’Orcia requires a longer day but offers the broad rolling landscapes and cypress-lined roads associated with southern Tuscany.
What should I book in advance for a week in Florence?
Prioritise the Uffizi, Accademia and Brunelleschi’s Dome if these are essential to your trip. Reserve a guided countryside excursion ahead if you plan one, but leave neighbourhood walks and much of Day 7 flexible.
What is the biggest advantage of spending a week in Florence?
Flexibility. You can adapt to weather and opening days, explore Tuscany without changing accommodation and still have enough time to experience Florence beyond its most famous sights.
Further Reading on Firenze Casa
- 5 Days in Florence – Florence & Tuscany
- Where to Stay in Florence – Neighbourhood Guide
- Tuscany Day Trips from Florence – Complete Guide
- Siena from Florence – A Perfect Day Trip
- Chianti Day Trip from Florence
- Val d’Orcia Day Trip from Florence
- Florence Walking Routes
References
- FeelFlorence – official visitor and cultural information for Florence and the surrounding area.
- Gallerie degli Uffizi – official visitor information for the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens.
- Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze – official visitor and reservation information.
- Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore – official visitor information for Florence Cathedral and the Duomo complex.
- Comune di Fiesole and Musei di Fiesole – visitor and historical information for Fiesole.
- Comune di Siena and Terre di Siena – visitor information for Siena.
- Regione Toscana and Toscana Promozione Turistica – regional visitor and transport information.
