The 4 Florence Bus Tours That Earn the Fare

1.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24, 48 or 72-Hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,283 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $24Our pick

Use two open-top bus routes to see Florence from the Arno to Piazzale Michelangelo and Fiesole. Line A circles the city in about an hour, while Line B reaches the hillside views and Etruscan town of Fiesole in two hours. Audio commentary, Wi-Fi, and a live bus-tracking app are included.

“I use the City Sightseeing Hop on Hop off buses in every city I visit as a great way to get my bearings, see what I want to visit and hear about the history. In Florence you have to make sure you get off at the stop Michaelangelo and complete Line B up to Fiesole as you get amazing views of the city in both instances which make your trip all the more worthwhile. The only thing about the bus is occasionally some of the ports to put your headphones in don’t work which is annoying as you have to keep an eye on the map to make sure you…”

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2.City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,894 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

See Florence from an open-top double-decker bus on Line A and Line B, with stops at Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo, Porta Romana, and Fiesole. Your pass allows unlimited rides for 1, 2, or 3 days. Use the audio commentary, onboard Wi-Fi, and free app to track buses and find stops.

“Love the hop on & off busses as they give you a basic understanding of the layout of the town and where the sights are you wish to concentrate on.”

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3.Chianti Wine Tour with Tuscan Lunch Open Top Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $192Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours in Chianti with guide Firas or a member of his small team, visiting two wineries, Greve, Castellina, and perhaps extra scenic stops. The six-seat open-top van keeps the Tuscan countryside in full view. Expect wine, olive oil, meats, cheeses, fresh bread, and a substantial cellar lunch.

“Furis our guide was exceptional and this tour was SO much more than what was described. We will DEFINITELY do this again next year as long as we can get Furis again.”

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4.From Livorno: Guided Day Trip to Florence and Pisa by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49 reviews · from $182

Travel from Livorno to Florence and Pisa by air-conditioned bus on an eight-hour English tour. A licensed Florence guide leads you through the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio, while you explore Pisa’s Square of Miracles independently. Guides have included Claudia, Jacomo, Elio, and Francesco.

“The drive from the cruise port is about 1 1/2 hours. It’s boring but Florence was incredible. You really need a guide to show you what you are seeing. You’ll have an earpiece to hear the guide showing you the city. Pisa is without a guide. Note: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is free so you really are just paying for a ride. You’ll need a CC if you need the restroom. It’s $1 electronic payment only.”

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