One day in Florence fits the city's most famous sights into a compact loop on foot. The morning climbs Giotto's Bell Tower and visits the Duomo and the Baptistery; after the old Mercato Nuovo and the Ponte Vecchio, the afternoon belongs to the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Every stop is a few minutes' walk from the next.
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92–3 min walk
10:15 Florence Cathedral (Duomo) · Morning · 20–40 min2–3 min walk
10:37 Florence Baptistery · Morning · 20–40 min5–7 min walk
11:02 Mercato Nuovo and Il Porcellino · Morning · 15–30 min3–4 min walk
11:20 Ponte Vecchio · Morning · 15–30 min4–5 min walk
11:39 Uffizi Gallery · Morning · 2–3 h1 min walk
13:40 Palazzo Vecchio · Midday · 90–150 min1 min walk
15:11 Piazza della Signoria · Afternoon · 20–40 min3–4 min walk
15:34 Badia Fiorentina · Afternoon · 30–45 minPick an area, then a place that fits your budget and style.
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Quick answers to common questions.
The one-day plan covers the cathedral square and the streets around Piazza della Signoria: Giotto's Bell Tower, the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Mercato Nuovo, the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio. They are all a short walk apart, so the day needs no transport.
One day is enough for a first look at the historic centre, but it is a full day. The Uffizi Gallery alone usually takes 120 to 180 minutes, so the Galleria dell'Accademia, Palazzo Pitti and the south bank wait for the longer plans. As of 1 Nov 2026.
Start early with the climb up Giotto's Bell Tower, usually 45 to 75 minutes, then see the Duomo and the Baptistery next door. Keep the afternoon for the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio, which usually needs 90 to 150 minutes on its own. As of 1 Nov 2026.