{"id":27965,"date":"2019-07-26T05:17:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T05:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=27965"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:20:39","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:20:39","slug":"5-ways-experience-florence-in-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/5-ways-experience-florence-in-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Ways to Experience Florence in a Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exploring all of Florence in a day may seem daunting, so we\u2019ve picked some of the best things to do in Florence to help you on your way. Whether you want to see the cultural wonders at the Uffizi Gallery or the marvelous architecture of Il Duomo, there\u2019s a guided tour that skips the lines. There are even some great options for day trips from Florence, including a winetasting of Tuscan vintages and a train ride to the clifftop towns of Cinque Terre. Use this list to plan the perfect itinerary for your 24 hours in Florence.<\/p>\n

1) Best of Florence Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery, Il Duomo, and David<\/h2>\n

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See 3 Florence\u2019s top sights in just 3 hours with this walking tour that includes the Accademia Gallery, Il Duomo, and Michelangelo\u2019s David<\/em> statue<\/a>. With morning and afternoon options, this guided tour can fit into any Florence itinerary.<\/p>\n

Accademia and David<\/h3>\n

Start your journey in San Marco Square and head to the Accademia, where you can skip the lines and behold one of the greatest sculptures of the Renaissance, David<\/em>. Even the best-read art history buff can learn something about Michelangelo\u2019s masterful technique thanks to insightful commentary from an expert guide.<\/p>\n

Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and More<\/h3>\n

Next, head over to Florence Cathedral (Il Duomo), home to Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome. As you stand outside this mammoth edifice, your guide shares stories about the 124 years it took to conceive, design, and build the dome. Amazingly, by the time this undisputed architectural wonder was finished, it was no longer the height of cathedral fashion. While the other, supposedly more fashionable domes have either crumbled or been forgotten, you have a chance to see a timeless masterpiece. Finally, close out your stroll through the city with views of the multicolored Ponte Vecchio bridge and the sculptures in the Uffizi Courtyard.<\/p>\n

2) Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour<\/h2>\n

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As you enter the Uffizi Courtyard, you\u2019re surrounded by sculptures of the most prominent figures in Florence\u2019s history, including Lorenzo De Medici, Leonardo da Vinci, and Galileo. These intricately carved sentinels welcome you to the Uffizi Gallery and its vast collection of masterpieces. If reading placards in Italian isn\u2019t enough for you, join a tour guide on an exploration of the Uffizi Gallery<\/a> and learn all about the meaning hidden within these artistic wonders.<\/p>\n

Top Works of Art at the Uffizi<\/h3>\n

Instead of ranking the masterpieces of the Uffizi\u2014and possibly causing an international incident\u2014here\u2019s a list of some of the best of what you can see during your day in Florence:<\/p>\n