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.

The absolute best way to get around Florence is on foot. The city's historic center (Centro Storico) is remarkably compact and is largely a ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato), meaning unauthorized cars are strictly banned and heavily fined. You can walk from the Duomo to the Uffizi Gallery in 10 minutes, or from the Santa Maria Novella train station to the Ponte Vecchio in 15 minutes. For longer distances—such as reaching the Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset—the local ATAF bus system is efficient and cheap. Taxis are available but expensive and often get stuck in the narrow, one-way streets. In 2026, Florence has also expanded its electric bike-sharing programs (like RideMovi), which are perfect for navigating the outskirts. However, since the heart of the city is a "living museum" of cobblestone streets and Renaissance architecture, walking allows you to soak in the atmosphere in a way that no vehicle can match.