Day trips from Florence
Day trips from Florence open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are March to June and September–October, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Florence
From Florence: Cinque Terre & Pisa Day TripFrom $90View 
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa from FlorenceFrom $53View 
Florence Day Trip: Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena with LunchFrom $56View 
Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a WineryFrom $92View 
Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Small-Group Day Trip from FlorenceFrom $245View 
Cinque Terre Day Tour with Optional Pisa from FlorenceFrom $42View
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Places to go from Florence
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Pisa
- The Leaning Tower on the Field of Miracles, an hour by train. About 43 miles away.
- Lucca
- A walled town where you can cycle on the ramparts. About 38 miles away.
- San Gimignano
- A hill town of medieval stone towers and Vernaccia wine. About 24 miles away.
- Arezzo
- Piero della Francesca's frescoes and a big monthly antiques fair. About 38 miles away.
- Pistoia
- A small, unhurried city with a fine cathedral square. About 20 miles away.
- Fiesole
- A hill town above Florence with Etruscan and Roman ruins and views. About 2 miles away.
- Chianti
- Vineyard country between Florence and Siena. About 17 miles away.
- Greve
- The main market town of Chianti, with wine shops on its square. About 14 miles away.
- Panzano
- A Chianti village with a famous butcher's shop and wine estates. About 14 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Florence month by month
Averages for Florence, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 52 (11) | 55 (13) | 61 (16) | 68 (20) | 76 (24) | 84 (29) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 81 (27) | 71 (22) | 60 (16) | 53 (11) |
| Low °F (°C) | 36 (2) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 47 (8) | 53 (12) | 61 (16) | 65 (18) | 65 (19) | 59 (15) | 52 (11) | 44 (6) | 37 (3) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:03 pm | 5:44 pm | 6:20 pm | 7:58 pm | 8:33 pm | 8:59 pm | 8:55 pm | 8:20 pm | 7:26 pm | 6:32 pm | 4:50 pm | 4:38 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Florence?
March to June and September–October. Expect highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are December and January.
What's the closest day trip from Florence?
Fiesole, about 2 miles away: a hill town above Florence with Etruscan and Roman ruins and views. Greve, about 14 miles away: the main market town of Chianti, with wine shops on its square. Panzano, about 14 miles away: a Chianti village with a famous butcher's shop and wine estates.
Where can I book day trips in Florence?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
