Tuesday 3 November — Renaissance Florence
Planned walking: 7 km. Your base is Hotel Lombardia, Via Panzani 19.
🗺️ Open route and directions in Google Maps
Daily itinerary
- 08:30: Breakfast near the hotel
- 09:30–11:00: Florence Cathedral and Baptistery of San Giovanni; Giotto’s Bell Tower is optional (414 steps)
- 11:15: Coffee break
- 12:30: Lunch at Mercato Centrale
- 14:00–15:30: Basilica di Santa Croce
- 16:00: Piazza della Signoria and gelato at Perché No!
- Dinner: Trattoria Mario (approx. €45 for two)
Map stops and directions
Tap a venue button to read about the attraction. Each map shows the journey from the previous stop; use Open directions for live navigation.
Optional guided visits and costs
Official cathedral guided visit: the Duomo organisation advertises an indoor cathedral tour lasting less than one hour with no stairs to climb, normally Tuesday–Thursday at 11:00. Cost €17 each / €34 for two, subject to booking availability. It would replace some of your scheduled free exploration. The guided dome climb is €50 each and is not recommended as the easy option.
Santa Croce: staff-led guided tours may be bookable but the price needs checking for your date. As a lower-cost alternative, admission is €10 each plus an official audio guide at €4 each online or €6 onsite: approximately €28–€32 for two.
Cathedral guided tours ↗ Santa Croce tours & prices ↗
Comfort note
Consider skipping the bell tower climb to save energy. Important: Tuesday 3 November is the first Tuesday of the month, when the Opera del Duomo Museum is normally closed; the Baptistery ceiling mosaics are currently obscured by restoration.
Times, distances and prices come from the original holiday plan. Recheck opening hours, tickets and transport before visiting.