• Two weeks
  • Two things per day
  • Every third day is a day of rest
  • Tour costs are to be kept low

Here’s a sample itinerary for 2 weeks in Florence:

Day 1:

  • Visit the Uffizi Gallery in the morning
  • Explore the city on a walking tour in the afternoon

Day 2:

  • Visit the Accademia Gallery in the morning
  • Take a cooking class in the afternoon

Day 3: Free day at leisure

Day 4:

  • Visit the Duomo and climb to the top of the dome in the morning
  • Visit the Bargello Museum in the afternoon

Day 5:

  • Visit the Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens in the morning
  • Take a wine tasting tour in the afternoon

Day 6: Free day at leisure

Day 7:

  • Day trip to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower
  • Visit a winery in the Chianti region in the afternoon

Day 8:

  • Visit the Medici Chapels in the morning
  • Take a painting workshop in the afternoon

Day 9: Free day at leisure

Day 10:

  • Day trip to Lucca to explore the city walls and visit the Puccini Museum
  • Visit a cheese farm and taste local cheeses in the afternoon

Day 11:

  • Visit the Museum of San Lorenzo in the morning
  • Take a leather making workshop in the afternoon

Day 12: Free day at leisure

Day 13:

  • Visit the Museum of the History of Science in the morning
  • Take a gelato making class in the afternoon

Day 14:

  • Visit the Santa Croce Basilica in the morning
  • Take a guided walking tour of the Oltrarno neighborhood in the afternoon

I hope this itinerary gives you some ideas for your trip to Florence.

Tour Costs

It’s difficult for me to estimate the exact cost of the tours, as prices can vary based on the specific activity, time of year, and other factors. Here are some rough estimates for the cost of some of the activities I suggested:

  • Uffizi Gallery: Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, but a basic ticket costs around €20-€25 per person.
  • Accademia Gallery: Ticket prices also vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, but a basic ticket costs around €20-€25 per person.
  • Walking tour: Prices for walking tours can vary, but you can usually find tours for around €20-€30 per person.
  • Cooking class: Prices for cooking classes can vary, but you can usually find classes for around €100-€150 per person.
  • Duomo: There is a fee to climb to the top of the dome (around €18 per person), but visiting the Duomo itself is free.
  • Bargello Museum: Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, but a basic ticket costs around €10-€15 per person.
  • Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens: Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, but a basic ticket costs around €20-€25 per person.
  • Wine tasting tour: Prices for wine tastings can vary, but you can usually find tours for around €50-€70 per person.
  • Painting workshop: Prices for painting workshops can vary, but you can usually find classes for around €50-€100 per person.
  • Day trip to Pisa: Prices for day trips to Pisa can vary, but you can usually find tours for around €50-€100 per person.
  • Wine tasting tour in Chianti region: Prices for wine tastings can vary, but you can usually find tours for around €50-€70 per person.
  • Medici Chapels: Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, but a basic ticket costs around €10-€15 per person.
  • Day trip to Lucca: Prices for day trips to Lucca can vary, but you can usually find tours for around €50-€100 per person.
  • Cheese tasting tour: Prices for cheese tastings can vary, but you can usually find tours for around €30-€50 per person.
  • Leather making workshop: Prices for leather making workshops can vary, but you can usually find classes for around €50-€100 per person.
  • Museum of the History of Science: Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket you purchase, but a basic ticket costs around €10-€15 per person.
  • Gelato making class: Prices for gelato making classes can vary, but you can usually find classes for around €50-€70 per person.
  • Guided walking tour of Oltrarno neighborhood: Prices for walking tours can vary, but you can usually find tours for around €20-€30 per person.

These are just rough estimates, and prices may vary depending on the specific activity and provider. I recommend doing some research and shopping around to find the best prices for the activities you’re interested in.

 

Budget Accommodation

There are a few options you could consider for budget accommodation in Florence:

  • Hostels: Hostels are a good budget option for travelers, and there are several in Florence. Prices can vary depending on the time of year and the location, but you can usually find a bed in a shared dorm room for around €20-€30 per night.
  • Airbnb: Another budget-friendly option is to stay in an Airbnb. There are a wide range of properties available in Florence, from private rooms in shared apartments to entire apartments or houses. Prices can vary, but you may be able to find a place for around €30-€50 per night.
  • Guesthouses: There are also a number of guesthouses in Florence that offer budget-friendly accommodations. Prices can vary, but you may be able to find a room for around €50-€80 per night.
  • Camping: If you’re willing to rough it a bit, you could also consider camping. There are a few campgrounds in the area, with prices starting at around €20 per night for a tent site.

I recommend doing some research and comparing prices to find the best option for your budget. It’s also a good idea to book your accommodation as far in advance as possible, as prices can go up closer to the date of your trip.