Is Florence guide in two days It will allow you to explore the main points of interest of a city that could be an open-air museum for its large number of buildings, monuments and sculptures of the best artists of the Renaissance era, among which those of the great Michelangelo stand out.
Being a pleasure to stroll through the narrow streets and squares of Florence, enter its old churches, visit its art museums, taste its delicious cuisine, so as not to miss anything that the city can offer you, it is important to optimize the best possible itineraries, especially if you only have 2 days.
In our case we have visited Florence twice, the first time combining it with a trip to Pisa in 5 days and the second time with a trip to Cinque Terre for a week, so based on our experience, we have made an itinerary about what to see Florence in 2 days, so that you can know in the best way this amazing city.
How to go from the airport to the center of Florence
There are two airports near Florence, we use the one in Pisa, since you can fly with the low cost company Ryanair, although lately at the airport of Florence operates Vueling and can be a great option to be closer to the city, so It is convenient to check both options before deciding on one.
There are several ways to go from the airport to the center of Florence:
- Bus: Direct buses with Terravision, synchronized with Ryanair's flight from Pisa airport to Santa Maria Novella train station with a duration of just over an hour.
From Florence airport you can take the Volainbus, which in less than half an hour will leave you in Santa María Novella. - Train: From Pisa airport you have to take the PisaMover Bus to the Pisa Centrale train station. Buses leave every 10 minutes and take 8 minutes. From Pisa station you must take the regional train, the price is included buying the PisaMover Bus, to the Santa Maria Novella station in Florence, it takes around 50 minutes.
- Cab: It is an expensive service, especially from Pisa airport, as it is further from the city.
At the Florence airport there is a flat fare of 20 euros and the journey takes about 15 minutes to the center. - Direct transfer to the hotel: This is the easiest and fastest way to get to Florence from both airports. The driver will wait for you at the airport with a sign with your name and you will only have to worry about getting in the car and enjoying the ride. You can book it here.
For more information about the transfer you can consult this post on how to go from the Florence airport to the center.
Accommodation for Florence in two days
The first time we were in Florence we stayed at Hotel Globus, 5 minutes walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 minutes from the cathedral. Its excellent location, with easy connection to the airport, together with a great value, make it a highly recommended option.
For more recommendations on the city you can consult this post of tips to travel to Florence essential.
Florence guide in one day
The first day of the Florence route in two days, we recommend going to Piazza del Duomo, the most touristic place in the city and therefore the one that is filled with organized groups as the day progresses.
Between 8 and 10 in the morning you can take pictures with less people of its three wonders of white and green marble: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Battistero di San Giovanni and the Campanile de Giotto.
At 8:15 opens the Campanile de Giotto, where after climbing up to 85 meters you will have the best views of the historic center of Florence.
Florence from the Campanile of Giotto
At this time also opens the Battistero di San Giovanni, with beautiful mosaics inside, although its most prominent part is the incredible Gate of Paradise of Ghiberti located in one of the entrances.
At 8:30 you have to be prepared to climb the incredible dome of Brunelleschi, from which you also get magnificent views of the city. At 10 o'clock the Cathedral of Florence opens with an impressive interior in which you cannot miss the painted scenes of the final judgment inside the dome.
A good way to learn about the history of the cathedral is to book this guided tour in Spanish.
Florence Cathedral
After finishing the visit or in the afternoon of this first day in Florence, you can stroll through the adjacent narrow streets of Piazza del Duomo, this area of the historic center is one of the most beautiful in Florence where coffee shops and stores are concentrated handmade, to alternate with the most cultural visits.
If it is your first time in Florence a good option to know its interesting history is to book a guided tour in Spanish for its most important places or this offer that also includes the visit avoiding the long lines to the Uffizi and Academia galleries, two of the Florence's best museums.
From Piazza del Duomo, you can go down Via Roma to reach Piazza della Repubblica, the largest square in Florence and the former headquarters of the Roman Forum. It is a good place to go out for dinner or have a drink in one of its many terraces.
Following the street you will reach the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo also known for the Porcellino loggia for its famous sculpture of a bronze wild boar, which says that if you touch its snout, you will surely return to Florence.
Very close to the Loggia is another of the most essential places to visit in Florence, Piazza della Signoria. This square full of sculptures, fountains and historical buildings is a true open-air museum. In the square stands the Logia dei Langi in which you can see the magnificent statue of Perseus with the head of Medusa, the huge fountain of Neptune and the marble sculptures of Hercules and Caco and the copy of David by Michelangelo, the original is found in the Accademia Gallery.
To finish the Piazza della Signoria, you can not miss the Palazzo Vecchio, with its impressive Cinquecento Hall.
A good option is to book a guided tour in Spanish and thus skip the long lines that form, in addition to knowing better the history of the palace. If you don't want to take a guided tour, you can book this quick ticket
Piazza della Signoria, an essential visit of Florence in 2 days
At this time it is time to stop to eat at the Florence tour in 2 days. We recommend a place very close to Piazza della Signoria called The Prosciuteria, where for less than 10 euros, drink included, you can enjoy a delicious cheese and sausage board.
And how could it be otherwise in Italy, after having a good espresso you can visit the Uffizi gallery, the Florence's most famous museum, with one of the most important art collections in the world, among which are works by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
The museum tour can take you between one hour and two hours, so to avoid long queues in the queues and better understand the works of the museum it is advisable to book a guided tour in Spanish or take this quick entry ticket, about All if you have little time.
Uffizi Gallery
After the visit to the museum you have very close to another of the best things to do in Florence, which is to cross the emblematic Ponte Vecchio. This medieval bridge full of jewelers and located above the Arno River, is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and a symbol in the city.
Ponte Vecchio
To end the afternoon and having to visit Florence in two days, we recommend going up to Florence's best viewpoint to watch the sunset: Piazzale Michelangelo.
You can get on the bus or on foot in about 20 minutes. A good option, once you reach the viewpoint, is to climb a little higher, to the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, from where you will have incredible views of the city.
Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo
When it starts to get dark and if you don't feel like walking, you can get off by bus to the center to have a steak alla fiorentina, one of the star dishes of Florentine cuisine, in the restaurant I'Tuscani 2 or a pizza in I 'Pizzacchiere, if you walk down from Piazzale Michelangelo. Both are located among the best restaurants to eat in Florence.
And if you still have the strength you can always do a route at night in Florence, to see the most important places illuminated such as Piazza del Duomo or Ponte Vecchio, among others.
A good alternative is to book a night tour with a guide in Spanish.
Map of Florence in 1 day
What to see in Florence in two days
On the second day of the route Florence in two days You will start the morning early by visiting the Church of Santa María Novella, with a spectacular marble facade and beautiful frescoes inside, which opens at 9.
Santa Maria Novella Church
After finishing the visit you can approach the Medici Chapel, which is next to the church of San Lorenzo and where you will find the crypt inside, with the spectacular tombs of this famous Florentine family.
The Chapel of the Princes and the New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo are wonderful and one of the places that you can not miss in this chapel.
Strolling through the historic center you will reach the Accademia Gallery, the next stop on this route Florence in two days. In this museum you will find one of Michelangelo's masterpieces and the most famous sculpture in the world, David.
Something to keep in mind is that you can skip the queues by booking this guided tour in Spanish or taking this quick entry ticket.
Going down to the historic center you can make a stop at the House of Dante, author of the Divine Comedy, where you can see the outside of the house or enter its museum.
To end the morning visits you can walk to the beautiful Piazza Santa Croce with its famous church, where illustrious figures of history such as Michelangelo, Galileo Galiei and Machiavelli rest, in addition to the cenotaph of Dante Alighieri.
An interesting option to know the history of this beautiful church is to book this visit with a guide in Spanish that includes the entrance.
Piazza Santa Croce
At lunchtime we advise you to go to Salumeria Verdi, near Piazza Santa Croce, to devour some delicious paninis with a good glass of wine.
After eating a good option is to cross the Ponte Vecchio and walk by Roman route to the Boboli Garden, one of the most relaxing places in Florence.
Located behind the huge Pitti Palace, this green area has several interesting points such as the Grotta Grande and the Grotto di Buontalenti, the Garden of the Knights and the walk along the Viottolone Avenue, full of cypresses and sculptures.
An interesting way to know the history and not miss anything of these gardens is to book this visit with a guide in Spanish that includes the entrance.
Boboli Garden
For the rest of the afternoon, we recommend strolling through the beautiful neighborhood of Oltrarno, entering the Basilica of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito and crossing the Santa Trinidad bridge, one of the most beautiful in Florence, with great views of Ponte Vecchio.
Ponte Vecchio from the Santa Trinidad Bridge
And to finish with good taste this trip to Florence in 2 days We recommend going to dinner at the Central Market, full of fresh and high quality products, which we are sure, will put the icing on this incredible trip to one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
If you have more days you can follow this guide from Florence in 3 days.
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The best offers of Flights to Florence here
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Get € 35 for your reservation with AirBnb here
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