Getting around by bus is the most popular way of getting around Florence if you don't have a car. The tickets are affordable, so you can get from one side of the city to the other on spare change. The ATAF buses run on a regular schedule and are ideal for when you don't feel like walking.

In 2026, the primary way tourists navigate the historic center of Florence is on foot. The city's "Centro Storico" is largely a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), making it highly pedestrianized and ideal for walking between landmarks like the Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery. For longer distances, the tramway system is the most efficient modern option; Line T2 connects the Peretola Airport directly to the Santa Maria Novella train station in about 20 minutes. Tourists also utilize the extensive Autolinee Toscane bus network, which uses a convenient contactless payment system (Tap-to-Pay) for a flat fare of around €1.70. For a more "local" experience, RideMovi bike-sharing is ubiquitous, offering both traditional and e-bikes via a smartphone app. While taxis are available, they cannot be hailed on the street and must be found at designated stands or called via the "itTaxi" app, making them a more expensive and less spontaneous choice compared to the city's robust public transit and walking paths.