What is best way to travel around Florence Italy?

The best way to get around Florence is by foot. In fact, you can walk from one end of the city to the other in about 30 minutes, passing many recognizable sites along the way. Hopping aboard an ATAF bus is another option.



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1. Florence, Italy. It'll take around ten minutes and just half a mile of walking to get a look at Florence's main attractions. The Ponte Vecchio, the city's famous Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery are basically within touching distance of each other.

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If you're looking to just hit the city's top highlights, three or so days should be enough. But if you're like us, hitting the hotspots will only make you curious to stay longer ? especially in a place as rich with culture, cuisine, and history as Florence.

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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.

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For first-time visitors and those who have only a short time in Florence, we suggest staying in the Centro Storico or historic district. This area is the heart of Florence and here you'll find the magnificent cathedral or duomo – Santa Maria del Fiore – the Uffizi Gallery, and the Palazzo Vecchio.

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Top things to do in Florence
  • Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. What is it: An absolute must-see in Florence (and to be honest, you can't miss it). ...
  • Palazzo Vecchio. ...
  • The Uffizi. ...
  • Galleria dell'Accademia. ...
  • Cappelle Medicee. ...
  • Mercato Centrale. ...
  • Arno River. ...
  • Caffé Gilli.


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Generally speaking, Florence is a safe city to walk around in after dark. However, there are a few areas that are best avoided, especially if you are alone. These areas include: The Santa Maria Novella train station area: This area can be seedy at night, and there have been reports of muggings and pickpocketing.

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By staying outside of Florence, you'll experience the best of both worlds: Florence just a short bus ride away and the rest of Tuscany at your fingertips for exploration. If you stay out of Florence in the countryside, we would recommend renting a car to move around.

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The urban ticket, valid both for buses and tramway, costs € 1,70 and is valid 90 minutes.

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