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By Yunus Emre · Rome Consultancy
Florence in 2 Days: What to See, Tickets and Tips
A 2-day Florence itinerary: the Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome, the Uffizi, Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and Piazzale Michelangelo, with official ticket prices and Monday closures.
Short answer: Florence's historic centre is compact and walkable, and the highlights fit into 2 days. Day 1: the Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome, the David at the Accademia and Piazza della Signoria. Day 2: the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo. The Uffizi and the Accademia are closed on Mondays.
Day 1: Duomo, the David and Piazza della Signoria
- Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome: the Brunelleschi Pass (€30) covers the dome, bell tower, baptistery, museum and crypt. You must choose a dome time slot when buying, and slots sell out weeks ahead in peak season. The Giotto and Ghiberti passes do not include the dome. According to the official site, the dome is closed for maintenance from 16 to 20 November 2026.
- Galleria dell'Accademia (the David): full ticket €20, €2 for EU citizens aged 18-25. Closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. B-Ticket is the only official sales channel.
- Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio: Florence's open-air sculpture square, next to the Uffizi.
Day 2: Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti and Piazzale Michelangelo
- Uffizi Gallery: Renaissance masterpieces including Botticelli's Birth of Venus. Per the official site, a single ticket costs €25 bought on the day of the visit and €29 bought in advance. There is also a ticket including the Vasari Corridor, and the PassePartout covering the Uffizi, Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens for 5 days. Buy at tickets.uffizi.it or at the Uffizi and Pitti ticket offices.
- Ponte Vecchio: the historic bridge lined with jewellers' shops, a few minutes' walk from the Uffizi.
- Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens: the Medici palace and its Renaissance garden, part of the Uffizi Galleries.
- Piazzale Michelangelo: a free viewpoint over the whole city, best at sunset.
How many days do you need in Florence?
Two days cover the main museums. Add a third for Tuscany: Pisa, Siena or the Chianti vineyards as day trips. Florence and Rome are linked by fast trains; see our 3-day Rome itinerary.
Ticket tips for Florence
- Buy only from official sites. The Duomo's official ticket site says outside "skip the line" sellers are not authorised by it.
- Keep Monday for the Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo or a Tuscany trip.
- Groups of 11 or more pay an extra group fee at the Uffizi.
Frequently asked questions
Is entry to Florence Cathedral free?
The cathedral itself is free; the dome, bell tower, baptistery and museum need an Opera del Duomo pass. The dome requires the Brunelleschi Pass (€30).
Where is the original David?
In the Galleria dell'Accademia. The statues in Piazza della Signoria and Piazzale Michelangelo are copies.
How long does the Uffizi take?
Allow at least 2-3 hours for the main rooms.
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Last checked: 9 November 2026. Prices and opening days come from the official Uffizi Galleries, Galleria dell'Accademia and Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore websites.