Getting around Florence

Walking

Almost every sight in the centre is within a 25-minute walk, and the riverside Lungarni link the bridges. Pavements are narrow and stone-paved, so wear supportive shoes.

Tram

Line T2 links Florence Airport with Piazza dell'Unità beside Santa Maria Novella station in about 20 minutes; line T1 runs from the station to Villa Costanza park-and-ride and to the Careggi hospital district.

Validate your ticket on board; inspectors check regularly.

Bus

City buses reach places beyond walking range: lines 12 and 13 climb to Piazzale Michelangelo and line 7 runs from San Marco up to Fiesole.

Buy tickets at tobacconists or through the official app before boarding, then validate once on the bus.

Taxi

White taxis wait at ranks at the station, Piazza della Repubblica and the airport; they rarely stop when hailed in the street, so use a rank or book by phone or app.

A fixed fare applies between the airport and the centre; confirm it with the driver before setting off.

Train

Santa Maria Novella (Firenze SMN) is the main station, with high-speed trains to Bologna, Rome and Milan and regional trains to Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo and Siena.

Cycling

Bike-share and e-scooter schemes operate across the city, with cycle lanes along the Arno and the ring avenues, but the historic streets are narrow and crowded with pedestrians.

Duomo combined passes

The Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore sells passes that bundle the dome climb, bell tower, Baptistery, crypt and cathedral museum; the dome time slot is chosen when you book.

PassePartout (Uffizi Galleries)

A combined ticket valid over several days for the Uffizi, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, worth it if you plan to see all three.

Firenze Card

A 72-hour museum pass covering many of the city's main museums with reserved entry; it only pays off if you visit several paid museums a day.