Getting around by bus, cab, walking in Florence, Italy?

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kitiyapron

You can walk across the city centre in half an hour . In summer it can be tireing and hard on the feet . There are many buses all over the city both large and small . Buy tickets at a tabaconists or newsagent , you can get a 4ride ticket and probably a monthly season ticket . If you always have a ticket on you , you can always hop on a bus . There is usually a notice to the bus route at the bus stop . When walking about the city , particularly the city centre , keep your eyes and wits about you ; there are many thieves and pickpocket about and people who ride motor cycles to grab womens handbags . Don't walk about the city in the early hours of the morning .
A number 7 bus from Piazza San Marco will take you up to Fiesole . A ride on the bus costs the same wherever you go and is good for a certain length of time , so may even serve for the return journey .
The out of town bus station is near the central station and will take you to all manner of places in the country .
I recommend that if you are based in Florence for a month you take trips out into the country . You will only see Florence in context when you see the beautiful Tuscany surrounding it . Have a lovely time !!!

Amalia

Is to hot in the Summer to walk around, I think that if you stay for a few weeks the best way to go around the city is a bicycle, you can rent one very cheap from the "Comune di Firenze" is like one euro a day... you can find one spot near train station.

-_-giuly-_-

i'm a italian girl...if you want to travel here you can use autobus (there are a lot) and tou can take a map of the autobus in someune tourist office...
Florence is a very beutiful city and tou can walk in the centre without problems!-)
good holidays

dazmac1

Walking definitely. Florence is such a lovely place to visit. It would be a pity to bus/drive and miss all of the little sights.

A mo-ped would be a great way to get around also.

VandyViolin09

i would give anything to walk in florence!! i'm planning a trip two years from now for when i go...i know it's a while before i go. But i have read alot of things about walking around in florence. like it's not a dangerous city but there are alot of pick-pocketers that pry on tourists. they say that there are so many things that will give a theif the conclusion that you are a tourist. stay safe!

Amy L

Walking is the most practical way for daily things. The bus is also a good way when you need to travel a bit further. Just make sure to get a map/schedule. Also, a great way to travel long distances is the train - my experience with the train system in Italy has always been good (it's economical, and easy to use!)
Have fun!

Felicity???

On getting around it's better if you walk unless you want to visit the Tuscan countryside then you need to rent a car. If you want to avoid the crowd: Wake up early, stay out late, sleep in between.
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