The most famous artwork in the gallery is Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. While crowds gather to ogle at this incredible work, there are so many other amazing pieces of art across the gallery. The 16th-century building is also well worth admiring, as the details and design here is a work of art itself!

Hotels in Florence will obviously be the most expensive choices. I don’t much care for hotels but, that being said, there are still some hidden gems in the city. Evening: Make for the Giardino delle Rose and Piazzale Michelangelo. The former is a lovely rose garden while the latter offers the best views in Florence. Having a beer and watching the sun go down at the Piazzale Michelangelo is a must do in Florence! Be sure to get there early to grab a seat. The building is divided into four different museums – each one is unique and interesting. On the ground floor, you can find the Treasury of the Grand Dukes. This includes a decorative collection of arts from the Medici’s summer apartments.Budget hotel prices– During peak season, budget two-star hotels start at 80-90 EUR per night. During off-peak season, rooms start at 60 EUR. Free Wi-Fi and free breakfast are usually included. Photo: Christina Gray 7. Visit the Cappella Brancacci – one of the most underrated attractions in Florence Stay with a local– Accommodation is expensive in Florence so use Couchsurfing to find free accommodation. It’s the best way to save money and connect with a local who can share their insider tips and advice. Attractions: It’s never cheap to visit the museums in Florence. If youwant to see David at the Accademia Gallery or the Birth of Venus at Uffizi, both cost you 20+ euros each. Giotto’s Campanile is a towering gothic building that was constructed between 1334 – 1359. This tower is covered in incredible artistic detail and sculptures, making it an impressive sight to behold. Climbing to the top of Giotto’s Campanile is highly recommended, as you get incredible views of the Florence skyline.

While eating out in the city is expensive, the good thing about Italy is that you can get pizza and pasta for reasonable prices. A filling meal at a casual Italian restaurant won’t cost more than 15 EUR. You can get a small personal pizza for about 10 EUR or less. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together. If you intend on visiting Florence on a budget, you will need several tools at your disposal. Taking advantage of the many free activities around the city is one such method that will you help you save lots of cash. Here are some potential free things to do in Florence:Taxi– Taxis aren’t cheap here, so I don’t recommend taking them. The base rate is 4 EUR, and then it’s an additional 1 EUR per kilometer. Skip the taxis if you’re on a budget! I’ve chosen the ideal daily structure, added times, routes to get there and suggestions on how long you should spend at each spot. Of course, you can add your own spots in, swap things around, or even skip some places. Use this itinerary as inspiration instead of a fixed plan to get the most out of your trip! 3 Day Florence Itinerary Overview

Day One: Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore | Palazzo Vecchio | Basilica di San Lorenzo | Galleria dell’Accedemia | Boboli Gardens | Piazzale Michelangelo Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Florence is one of my favorite cities in Italy. It is gorgeous, hopelessly romantic, and imbued with an energy that you can’t really find anywhere else. I often remark that the feeling I get from Florence is what I expected from Paris in that this is one of the most culturally unmatched cities in the world.

Palazzo Vecchio

If you love Italian food, you should make sure to get lunch nearby at Caffe Rivoire is located just next to the Palazzo Vecchio. It is the perfect place for a great coffee or a tasty meal! This restaurant offers brilliant local Italian food in a lovely outdoor seating environment. In reality, summers in Florence are horrible. The crowds are massive, prices are high, and the temperature is sometimes unbearable. Florence is actually one of the hottest Italian cities and temperatures regularly go above 100 degree F in July and August. Buy cheap booze at the shops: Drinking in public is legal in Italy and everyone does it. You’ve never really been to Italy either until you’ve drank a Moretti on some church steps. Public transportation– Florence, especially the city center, is very walkable. You can get between all the top sights (like the Duomo and the Uffizi) in just a 5-10 minute walk. The furthest you will walk to see just about any attraction is 30 minutes.