FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE HISTORIC CENTRE
A Florence tourist map to locate monuments, squares, museums and neighbourhoods and make the best use of the time available.
Florence’s historic centre is pleasant to explore on foot, but a good map helps you understand distances and connect the most important places: the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce and the Oltrarno.
On this page you can view and download the official Florence map free of charge and find practical suggestions for turning it into an itinerary suited to the length of your stay.
FREE OFFICIAL MAP
Download the Florence tourist map in PDF format
The Maps and Guides section of FeelFlorence, the official tourism website of the Municipality and Metropolitan City of Florence, provides the updated city map free of charge.
The map helps you locate the historic centre, main squares, monuments, museums, churches, gardens, railway stations and many useful visitor services.
- Downloadable and printable PDF format
- Historic centre and main monuments
- Streets, squares, bridges and neighbourhoods
- Useful information for finding your way around the city
Explore Florence with an art historian
Would you like to explore the places on this map with Giulia Bacci? A private guided tour in English brings the art and stories of Florence to life, at your pace. Send your dates, group size and interests to plan your visit together.
The PDF and any subsequent updates are published and managed by the official FeelFlorence website.
BEFORE STARTING YOUR VISIT
How to read the Florence map
Many of Florence’s most famous places are concentrated within a relatively compact area. Identifying a few landmarks will help you build a logical route and avoid unnecessary walking.
01
Use the Duomo as a landmark
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower stand at the heart of the historic centre and provide an excellent point of reference.
02
The Arno separates the two sides
North of the Arno are the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi and Santa Croce. Cross Ponte Vecchio to enter the Oltrarno, home to Pitti, Santo Spirito and Boboli.
03
Museums and churches take time
Distances are often short, but visits can take a long time. It is therefore useful to choose the places you want to explore in advance and check opening hours and reservation requirements.
FOUR AREAS TO IDENTIFY
The main places on the Florence map
For a first visit, you can divide the historic centre into four areas, each with different monuments, museums and atmospheres.
01
Duomo, San Lorenzo and San Marco
This area includes the Cathedral, Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Medici district, the Medici Chapels, the Accademia Gallery and the San Marco Museum.
02
Dante, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi
From Dante’s medieval district you can reach the Bargello, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Loggia dei Lanzi and the Uffizi Gallery.
03
Santa Croce and eastern Florence
The area includes the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Horne Museum, the Badia Fiorentina, Sant’Ambrogio and some of the most characteristic streets in the historic centre.
04
Ponte Vecchio and the Oltrarno
On the other side of the Arno are Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli Gardens, Santo Spirito, Santa Maria del Carmine, artisan workshops and panoramic routes towards San Miniato al Monte.
A FIRST WALKING ROUTE
From the railway station to the Oltrarno through the heart of Florence
An introductory itinerary can begin at Santa Maria Novella, continue to the Duomo complex and pass through the streets of medieval Florence to Piazza della Signoria.
From the Uffizi, the route continues towards the Arno, crosses Ponte Vecchio and enters the Oltrarno, where the character of the city changes among palaces, churches, squares and artisan workshops.
This route introduces the historic centre and can be adapted by adding a museum, a church or an artistic theme. To explore it with an English-speaking private tour guide in Florence, tell Giulia your available time and interests: she will help you plan a walk at a pace suited to your group.
Main stops
- Santa Maria Novella
- Duomo and Baptistery
- Dante’s district
- Piazza della Signoria
- Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio
- Santo Spirito and the Oltrarno
CHOOSE ACCORDING TO THE TIME AVAILABLE
How to organise your itinerary on the map
The same map can be used for a short introductory walk or to create a programme covering several days.
2 HOURS
A first walk
The Duomo, the medieval district, Piazza della Signoria and a view of the Arno: an essential route for understanding the identity of Florence.
HALF A DAY
Historic centre and one in-depth visit
You can add a church, a museum or a route devoted to Dante, the Medici or the Renaissance to your walk through the historic centre.
ONE DAY
Historic centre and Oltrarno
A full day can combine the north side of the Arno, with the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, with the south side, including Santo Spirito, Pitti and the streets of the Oltrarno.
SEVERAL DAYS
Museums, neighbourhoods and panoramic views
With more time, you can alternate major museums and churches with less frequently visited neighbourhoods, historic gardens and panoramic routes in the hills.
PREPARING FOR YOUR STAY
Explore the places shown on the map
Museums in Florence
The Uffizi, Accademia, Bargello, Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and lesser-known collections.
Churches and basilicas
The Duomo, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, Santo Spirito, San Lorenzo, San Marco and San Miniato al Monte.
Firenze Card
Information about validity, how it works, included museums and access arrangements for Florence’s cultural sites.
Florence with children
Itineraries, museums and activities designed to involve families and younger visitors.
FROM THE MAP TO A PERSONALISED ITINERARY
Plan your Florence itinerary with Giulia Bacci
I am Giulia Bacci, an art historian and licensed tour guide in Florence. I can help you turn the places shown on the map into an itinerary suited to your available time, interests and group.
Your visit can focus on the major monuments of the historic centre, include a museum or church, or be organised around a particular theme, artist, family or neighbourhood.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Frequently asked questions about the Florence tourist map
Essential information for finding your way around and planning your visit.
Where can I download a free map of Florence?
You can download the official Florence map in PDF format free of charge from this page. It is published by FeelFlorence, the official tourism website of the Municipality and Metropolitan City of Florence.
Does the map include Florence’s main monuments?
Yes. The map helps you locate the historic centre and major places of interest, including the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce and Palazzo Pitti.
Can Florence’s historic centre be explored on foot?
Yes. Most of the historic centre can be explored on foot and distances between the principal monuments are often short. You should, however, allow enough time for museums, churches and historic palaces.
Where is the best place to begin a visit to Florence?
It depends on where you arrive and on your chosen itinerary. Santa Maria Novella, Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Repubblica are all possible starting points for a walk through the historic centre.
What can I see in Florence if I only have a few hours?
With only a few hours, you can follow an outdoor route connecting the Duomo, Dante’s district, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio, possibly adding one museum, church or other in-depth visit.
Can I arrange a personalised itinerary?
Yes. The itinerary can be created according to your available time, interests, the age of the participants and the museums, churches or monuments you would like to visit.
PRIVATE AND PERSONALISED TOUR
Turn the map into your Florence itinerary
Tell Giulia your dates or travel period, number of participants, available time and main interests. She will prepare a tour proposal suited to your needs.
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