The 8 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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5.Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence: Guided Round-Trip Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Florence to Cinque Terre, then explore Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso on your own. Your escort provides commentary, a map, and return instructions, but train, boat, food, and village guiding cost extra. Guides may include Marta, Sandro, or Marco.

“We had a phenomenal time. Used the transfer to and from Florence. Marta and Genado (driver) could not have been more accommodating. Navigating that bus was not small feat. Would recommend.”

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6.Uffizi Gallery & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 13 reviews · 2 days · from $85

Pair a 1-hour-15-minute English Uffizi tour, self-guided visit, or ticket-only entry with a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing Florence bus pass. Exchange your voucher at Santa Maria Novella station at least one hour before your museum time. The Uffizi ticket is the strong point. Bus service can be slow.

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7.Open Top Van!! Half Day in Chianti with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

This 4 to 5-hour small-group tour leaves Florence at 9:30 a.m. in an open-top van for the Tuscan hills. You’ll taste Chianti Classico at Fattoria di Luiano, visit Greve in Chianti, and return to the starting point. Guides such as Firos add history, local insight, and thoughtful stops when time allows.

“From start to finish our experience exceeded expectations. You can't go wrong. Our driver was early and so gracious and personable the entire tour. The winery tour and tasting was like no other. It was amazing, the views incredible, it truly was a day we will never forget!! Don't hesitate to take this tour!!”

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8.Villages of Chianti with lunch and tasting in Open Top Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $256

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private group exploring Montefioralle, Piazza Matteotti, and Castellina in Chianti from an open-top van. Your day includes a guided winery visit, Tuscan lunch, and tastings of local wines, olive oil, and vinegar. Meet at Via dei Renai in Florence at 9:30 am and return there afterward.

“My husband and I booked this tour for our honeymoon and it was to date one of the best days of our lives. We absolutely loved everything about the tour. Overall, it was an extremely enjoyable/relaxing way to see the Tuscan countryside. I couldn't imagine a more perfect way really. The van is very new, clean, and feels safe. I debated doing vespas but this way, we didnt have to worry about drinking at the winery AND dealing with navigating the small roads of the countryside on moped we were not familiar with driving.”

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