Costs nothing · Florence, Italy
15 Free Things to Do in Florence
The best budget in travel is zero. These Florence spots have verified free entry.
Free means verified: each entry policy here is checked, out of 55 tracked Florence places. Updated monthly.
Piazza del Duomo
LandmarkPiazza del Duomo is the heart of Florence, dominated by the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo).
Read our full guide →Piazzale Michelangelo
LandmarkPiazzale Michelangelo is a famous square on a hill south of the Arno River, offering one of the most iconic panoramic views of Florence.
Read our full guide →Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Religious siteThe Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly called the Duomo, is the heart of Florence's religious and architectural heritage.
Read our full guide →Piazza della Signoria
LandmarkPiazza della Signoria has been the political heart of Florence since the 14th century. This L-shaped square is dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, the city's town hall, with its crenellated tower.
Read our full guide →Piazza della Repubblica
LandmarkPiazza della Repubblica is a large, airy square in the heart of Florence that serves as a vibrant hub of city life.
Read our full guide →Ponte Santa Trinita
LandmarkPonte Santa Trinita is one of Florence's most beautiful bridges, connecting the historic center with the Oltrarno district.
Read our full guide →Loggia dei Lanzi
LandmarkThe Loggia dei Lanzi, also known as the Loggia della Signoria, is an iconic arched loggia on the corner of Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy.
Read our full guide →Porta San Niccolò
LandmarkPorta San Niccolò is one of the few remaining gates of Florence's 14th-century city walls, located in the Oltrarno district on the south bank of the Arno River.
Read our full guide →Santa Maria Maggiore
Religious siteSanta Maria Maggiore is a Roman Catholic church located just a short walk from Florence's iconic Duomo.
Read our full guide →Santi Michele e Gaetano
LandmarkSanti Michele e Gaetano is a striking Baroque church located in the heart of Florence's historic center, on Piazza degli Antinori.
Read our full guide →Scrivimi
MarketScrivimi is a vibrant market located in the heart of Florence's historic center, adjacent to the famous Mercato Centrale.
Read our full guide →Massimo Leather
MarketMassimo Leather is a renowned leather shop situated in the heart of Florence's historic center, just a short walk from the Duomo.
Read our full guide →Piazza San Firenze
LandmarkPiazza San Firenze is a small, elegant square located in the heart of Florence's historic center, just a short walk from the Piazza della Signoria and the Bargello.
Read our full guide →Oro Due
MarketOro Due is a small, family-owned jewelry store situated on Via Lambertesca, a narrow street in Florence's Centro Storico, just steps from Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery, and a short…
Read our full guide →Palazzo Antinori
LandmarkPalazzo Antinori is a Renaissance palace located in the heart of Florence, just a short walk from the Duomo.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 55 Florence places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Florence still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Florence?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Florence, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Florence?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Florence expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Florence on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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