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Best Things to Do in Florence, solo trip
Palazzo Vecchio is 90% Solo-Friendly
Solo travelers can explore grand halls at their own pace, rent an audio tablet, join small-group secret-passage tours, and safely climb the tower for views; all areas are well marked and secure.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Piazzale Michelangelo is 90% Solo-Friendly
The terrace is free, open all day, easy to reach by bus or on foot, offers superb city photos, benches to rest, and the lack of schedule lets a solo traveler explore at own pace.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Brunelleschi's dome is 90% Solo-Friendly
A fit solo traveler can tackle the 463-step narrow stairway, enjoy Vasari frescoes and 360° skyline, use free cloakroom, and move at own pace with no childcare worries.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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The Gates of Paradise is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can study the replica outside for free, buy a low-cost Ghiberti Pass, use audio guides at their own pace, and move easily through the small museum without family-oriented constraints.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Piazza di Santa Croce is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can explore the basilica at their own pace, watch artisans and street acts, and rest in the safe pedestrian square, but they must stay alert for pickpockets during busy hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Basilica di San Lorenzo is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can buy a single €9 ticket, use the free audio app, and explore world-famous art safely and efficiently in 1-2 hours without needing extra services or company.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is 89% Solo-Friendly
The basilica offers rich art, audio guides, quiet chapels, and simple ticketing, so a solo traveler can explore at own pace in 1–2 hours without needing special facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Piazza Del Duomo is 89% Solo-Friendly
The square offers free cathedral entry, audio tours, museums and tower climbs that fit an independent schedule; the area is safe and walkable, but extreme peak-season crowds can feel overwhelming.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Vasari Corridor is 89% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can book frequent slots, move at group pace for 45-60 min, study Medici art, and use wheelchair or cloakroom if needed, so the corridor suits independent travelers very well.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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San Marco Museum is 89% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can move at own pace using the free audio-app, see Fra Angelico frescoes without crowds if arriving early, and the compact layout makes a 2-hour independent visit easy.
Recommended visit duration: 2 hours
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