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3 Days in Florence with Kids

Plan three manageable days in Florence around the Duomo, Uffizi, Boboli Gardens, and hands-on food stops that keep children engaged without turning the trip into a museum marathon. The route keeps walking distances short and builds in gelato, piazza time, and early starts for the busiest sights. This family itinerary is designed for first-time visitors who want Renaissance highlights, Tuscan food, and a calm base near the historic center. It is easy to fork if you need to swap museum depth for playground time or add a Pisa day trip.

3 days

Budget Breakdown

Family of four, excluding flights

Budget

EUR 1,250

$1,350

Comfort

EUR 1,850

$2,000

Splurge

EUR 3,400

$3,670

Per person · excludes flight · 3 days · varies by season

Where to Stay

Duomo / San Lorenzo

Recommended

Central and walkable for short family stays

Reduces transit and lets children rest between timed museum entries.

Oltrarno

Quieter artisan streets with trattorias

Good for families who prefer calmer evenings across the river.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Climb or admire Brunelleschi’s Dome

Book ahead09:00

Start early at Piazza del Duomo; families with older kids can prebook the dome climb, while younger children can stay at ground level for the cathedral and baptistery doors.

🚶8 min walk

Mercato Centrale lunch upstairs

11:30

Use the food hall for flexible portions: fresh pasta, pizza, fruit cups, and clean restrooms before the afternoon walk.

🚶12 min walk

Piazza della Signoria story walk

14:00

Turn statues into a scavenger hunt around Palazzo Vecchio, Perseus, Neptune, and the copy of David without committing to a long museum visit.

🚶10 min walk

Gelato and carousel break

16:00

Finish at Piazza della Repubblica for gelato and the vintage carousel, then keep dinner close to your hotel.

Daily Costs

Per person · per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

EUR 150

Simple family room near Santa Maria Novella

EUR 230

Central apartment or 3-star family hotel

EUR 450

Boutique hotel near the Duomo

Food

EUR 95

Bakery breakfasts, pizza, casual trattoria

EUR 145

Trattorias plus gelato stops

EUR 250

Reservations and premium Tuscan meals

Activities

EUR 70

One paid sight plus free piazzas

EUR 120

Uffizi, Accademia, Boboli timed entries

EUR 240

Private family guide for key museums

One-Time Costs

Not included in per-day figures above

  • Museum timed entries

    EUR 180–260

    Book Uffizi, Accademia, and dome climb ahead for peak dates.

Flight Estimates

Return flights · economy · varies by booking time

  • New York

    $600–$950

    USD 600–950

  • London

    $120–$260

    GBP 95–205