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Renaissance Florence, with a population of 400,000, is not an overly large city, but it is one of the cities with the most tourist attractions to see in Italy. Taking a tourist bus will make your stay much more comfortable.
Florence Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Hop on the Florence tourist bus and explore the city at your own pace.
Explore Florence with a flexible 24-, 48- or 72-hour ticket, hop on and off wherever you like and enjoy panoramic views on an open-top bus.
With the City Sightseeing tourist bus in Florence, you can visit the city's main attractions without worrying about timetables or distances. Choose a 1- or 2-day pass and hop on and off at any of the stops as you discover monuments such as the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.
The tour includes two different routes and features a multilingual audio guide, access for people with reduced mobility, and the chance to enjoy the city from the top deck of the bus.
Recommended if... you're looking for a practical, flexible and scenic way to get around Florence.
How the City Sightseeing Florence tourist bus works
Exploring Florence has never been easier than with the City Sightseeing tourist bus service. This tourist transport system is perfect for those who want to see the city's most emblematic sights in a comfortable, flexible and comprehensive way.
What this ticket includes
- A 24- or 48-hour pass, valid from the first use.
- Unlimited use during that time: hop on and off the bus as many times as you like.
- Access to two different routes (A and B) covering the main places of interest inside and outside the historic centre.
- Multilingual audio guide on board and free mobile app with real-time bus tracking.
- Amenities such as free Wi-Fi, panoramic views from the top deck and an audio-guided walking tour included.
- Children under 5 travel free.
City Sightseeing Florence timetable
The official service timetable is as follows:
Spring/summer (April to October):
- Line A: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Line B: 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Frequency: every 25-30 minutes
Autumn/winter (November to March):
- Only Line A operates, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Line B is not available on weekdays, only on some weekends and public holidays
Please note that timetables may vary slightly depending on the season or conditions on the day, so it is recommended that you check the exact timetable in real time at the stop or on the official app.
Florence City Sightseeing bus lines
The Florence City Sightseeing bus is a convenient and flexible way to visit the city's most iconic sights. With your 24-, 48- or 72-hour ticket, you can hop on and off at any of the stops, explore the city at your own pace and enjoy an audio guide in several languages. The tour includes two different routes: line A, which focuses on the historic centre, and line B, which goes to the town of Fiesole, offering panoramic views.
Line A: the heart of Florence
This route will take you to the main points of interest in the centre of Florence, perfect for those who want to discover its historical and artistic heritage:
- Santa Maria Novella
- Teatro Verdi
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Palazzo Pitti
- Piazzale Michelangelo, with its incredible panoramic views
- Piazza della Libertà
- Florence SMN Station
- Corso dei Tintori, next to the Arno River
- Piazza Torquato Tasso
- Porta Romana and Viale Petrarca, green areas in the south of the city
Line B: unique views and a trip to Fiesole
This route offers a longer journey, ideal for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and enjoy the Tuscan hills:
- Piazzale Michelangelo, also included in this route
- Viale Galileo and Via Michelangiolo, on the way to the hills
- San Domenico
- Fiesole, a charming town with Etruscan ruins and panoramic views
- Viale Volta and Piazza Edison, back to the city
- Porta San Gallo and Viale Gramsci, north of the historic centre
Both routes intersect at several strategic stops, allowing you to easily change lines according to your itinerary.
The main points of interest in Florence that you will see on the tourist bus
The Florence tourist bus route allows you to discover the city's most iconic sights in comfort, without having to worry about getting around. Here are some of the highlights you won't want to miss:
- Piazzale Michelangelo: An essential viewpoint to enjoy the best panoramic views of Florence. It includes a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David.
- Florence Cathedral: The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is one of Europe's architectural gems, with its famous marble façade and historic bell tower.
- Brunelleschi's Dome: A masterpiece of Renaissance engineering. Climb to the top of its 463 steps to enjoy a unique view of the city.
- Piazza del Duomo: The monumental heart of Florence, where the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Campanile are located. Don't miss our fast-track tickets to the Duomo to avoid queues.
- Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens: Former residence of nobles and now a museum full of art galleries and Renaissance gardens overlooking the Tuscan landscape.
- Church of Santa Croce: Florence's pantheon, with the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli, as well as magnificent works by Giotto, Donatello and Brunelleschi.
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