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Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
- Discover the city of Florence, known as the 'Cradle of Renaissance' as you hop on or off the bus unlimited times on this sightseeing tour.
- Choose between a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass and learn about the city's history with an interactive map and an audio guide in 8 languages.
- Soak in Medieval and Renaissance artisan shops near Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, visit the historic park of Villa Cora, and more!
- Use the free WiFi and open deck to share your remarkable points of view.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Access to 2 routes
- Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onboard assistance
- Free 'Sightseeing' app with interactive map
Line A
- First bus: 9:20am from Santa Maria Novella Train Station (Stop 10).
- Last bus: 6:30pm.
- Frequency: Every 25 mins.
- Popular stops: Porta Romana, Teatro Verdi.
Winter schedule
- First bus: 9.30am from stop 8.
- Last bus: 4:30pm.
- Frequency: Every 70mins (Mon to Fri), every 35mins (Sat, Sun & every day from Dec 23 to Jan 7, 2024).
- Click here for the winter map & time table.
Line B
- First bus: 10:15am from Galileo (Stop 1).
- Last bus: 5:15pm.
- Frequency: Every 60 mins.
- Popular stops: San Domenico, Piazzale Michelangelo.
Winter schedule
- Operates only on weekends (Sat & Sun) and every day from Dec 23 to Jan 7, 2024.
- Buses scheduled at 10:45 am, 12:45pm & 2:45 pm.
- Click here for the winter map & time table.
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
- Tip: If you visit Calcio Museum at stop #6 on Line B, you could learn all about the history of Italy's national football team!
- Download the app ‘Sightseeing Experience’ to make the best use of the interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real-time.
- Audio guide available in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free WiFi.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 5%): 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence + Santa Croce Basilica Complex Tickets
from €38
€36.10
Save 5%
- Combine a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour of Florence with skip-the-line access to Santa Croce Basilica, maximizing both experience and value.
- Navigate the Cradle of Renaissance freely with a 24-hour bus pass; immerse in its rich Renaissance charm across 2 routes and 20+ stops.
- Enjoy multi-lingual audio guides, free Wi-Fi, and an interactive map app. Don’t miss the historic park of Villa Cora and the artisanal marvels near Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral.
- Bypass queues to enter Santa Croce. Discover art by Giotto, wander through serene cloisters, and pay respects at the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo.
- Marvel at Santa Croce's Medici Chapel and Sala del Pozzo featuring a vaulted ceiling and octagonal columns, a testament to Florence's golden age.
Inclusions
City Sightseeing: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Access to 2 routes
- Audio guide in 8 languages
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onboard assistance
- Free 'Sightseeing' app with interactive map
Santa Croce Basilica Complex
- Skip-the-line entry to Santa Croce Basilica
- Access to cloisters, Pazzi Chapel, and Last Supper
- Access to Medici Chapel, Old Sacristy, and Sala del Pozzo
Line A:
- First bus from Santa Maria Novella Train Station: 9:20am.
- Last bus: 6:30pm.
- Frequency: Every 25 mins.
- Popular Stops: Porta Romana, Teatro Verdi.
Line B:
- First bus from Galileo: 10:15am.
- Last bus: 5:15pm.
- Frequency: Every 60 mins.
- Popular Stops: San Domenico, Piazzale Michelangelo.
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
City Sightseeing: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence
- Tip: If you visit Calcio Museum at stop #6 on Line B, you could learn all about the history of Italy's national football team!
- Download the app ‘Sightseeing Experience’ to make the best use of the interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real-time.
- Audio guide available in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free WiFi.
Santa Croce Basilica Complex
- Tip: Seek out the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, and other prominent Italian personalities. Many of the tombs are marked with inscriptions or statues, making them easier to locate.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Restroom.
- Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.
- The audio guide is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German.
- Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: pets, food and beverages, smoking, flash photography, tripod, and large bags.
- Strict Dress Code: It is required to wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. It is not allowed to wear shorts.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 7%): 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence + Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
from €71.75
€66.73
Save 7%
- Explore Florence with a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off bus pass and delve into the celebrated Accademia Gallery with an expert guide by your side.
- With this pass, explore places like Piazzale Michelangelo, home to a replica of Michelangelo's David statue, and Teatro Verdi, culturally significant theater.
- Slash your wait time in half with skip-the-line tickets to Florence's famed Accademia Gallery, where you can marvel at Michelangelo's iconic 'David.'
- Explore 7 historic halls showcasing centuries of Italian art, and enjoy tours in your language of choice, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
Inclusions
Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- 24-hr hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Access to 2 routes
- Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onboard assistance
- Free 'Sightseeing' app with interactive map
Accademia Gallery
- 1-hour guided tour of Accademia Gallery with skip-the-line entry
- Expert local guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German
- Headphones (for a group of 5 or more)
Line A
- First bus: 9:20am from Santa Maria Novella Train Station (Stop 10).
- Last bus: 6:30pm.
- Frequency: Every 25 mins.
- Popular stops: Porta Romana, Teatro Verdi.
Winter schedule
- First bus: 9.30am from stop 8.
- Last bus: 4:30pm.
- Frequency: Every 70mins (Mon to Fri), every 35mins (Sat, Sun & every day from Dec 23 to Jan 7, 2024).
Line B
- First bus: 10:15am from Galileo (Stop 1).
- Last bus: 5:15pm.
- Frequency: Every 60 mins.
- Popular stops: San Domenico, Piazzale Michelangelo.
Winter schedule
- Operates only on weekends (Sat & Sun) and every day from Dec 23 to Jan 7, 2024.
- Buses scheduled at 10:45 am, 12:45pm & 2:45 pm.
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- Tip: Hop off at Ponte Vecchio, explore this historic bridge lined with jewelry shops, and enjoy the scenic views of the Arno River.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free WiFi.
Accademia Gallery
- Tip: Michelangelo's unfinished sculptures, such as Prigioni (Prisoners), offer a glimpse into his creative process, showcasing figures emerging from blocks of marble.
- Note that the tickets allow you to skip the ticketing lines and not the security checks.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
- Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: large bags, beverages, tripod, flash photography.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 5%): 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence + Hzero Miniature Railway Museum Tickets
from €44.50
€42.27
Save 5%
- Discover Florence's Renaissance history with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass and witness world-class miniature railways at Hzero with this super saver combo deal.
- Freely explore the city hopping on or off across 2 routes. Make a stop at the picturesque Villa Cora and the vibrant artisan shops near Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral.
- Lookout for iconic Make the most of amenities like multilingual audio guides, free Wi-Fi, and onboard assistance.
- Step into Hzero in Florence's heart to witness one of the world's largest model railways, spanning a remarkable 280 square meters.
- Experience the blend of the 1950s and 1960s life portrayed metaphorically, and enjoy theme exhibitions, film screenings, and workshops during your visit.
Inclusions
City Sightseeing: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Access to 2 routes
- Audio guide in 8 languages
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onboard assistance
- Free 'Sightseeing' app with interactive map
Hzero Miniature Railway Museum
- Admission to museum
Line A:
- First bus from Santa Maria Novella Train Station: 9:20am.
- Last bus: 6:30pm.
- Frequency: Every 25 mins.
- Popular Stops: Porta Romana, Teatro Verdi.
Line B:
- First bus from Galileo: 10:15am.
- Last bus: 5:15pm.
- Frequency: Every 60 mins.
- Popular Stops: San Domenico, Piazzale Michelangelo.
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
City Sightseeing: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence
- Tip: If you visit Calcio Museum at stop #6 on Line B, you could learn all about the history of Italy's national football team!
- Download the app ‘Sightseeing Experience’ to make the best use of the interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real-time.
- Audio guide available in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free WiFi.
Hzero Miniature Railway Museum
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Restroom.
- Note that the following is not allowed: pets with the exception of guide dogs that assist blind visitors.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Create a hassle-free itinerary with this combo that gives you access to a guided tour of Accademia Gallery and a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.
- Walk through the important collections of paintings dating from the 14th to the 16th century housed in Accademia Gallery.
- With your hop-on hop-off bus pass, stop at landmark areas in Florence like Piazza Carmine, Cora Villa, and Biblioteca Nazionale.
- Choose a guided tour of Accademia Gallery in your language of preference and avail of the audio guide available in 8 languages aboard your hop-on hop-off bus.
Inclusions
Accademia Gallery
- Entry to Accademia Gallery
- 1.5-hour guided tour
- Expert multilingual guide
Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- 48-hr hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to 2 routes
- Audio guide in 8 languages
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onboard assistance
- Free 'Sightseeing' app with interactive map
Line A
- The first bus is at 9:30am from Santa Maria Novella Train Station (Stop 1).
- Last bus is at 4:30pm.
- Frequency: Approx 1 hour.
- Popular stops: Piazza Tasso, Il Prato.
Line B
- The first bus is at 10:15am from Galileo (Stop 1).
- Last bus is at 5:15pm.
- Frequency: Every 60 mins.
- Popular stops: Viale Machiavelli, Fiesole.
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
Accademia Gallery
- Tip: It is recommended to visit the gallery early in the morning or after 5pm for small crowds and ample time to peruse at your own convenience.
- The gallery is fully accessible from the inside. However, there is a step at the main entrance. You avoid this step by entering via a ramp at the exit door on the right-hand side of the museum.
- The guided tour is available in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian.
- Children under 18 years old must present ID or passport at the entrance of Accademia Gallery.
- Customers have to exchange the voucher at least 2 hours before the start of the guided tour/ticket’s entrance time
48-Hr Florence hop-on hop-off tour
- Tip: Hop off at Santa Croce and indulge your taste buds in the ultimate Florentine culinary experience at the restaurants present around this food district.
- The audio guide is available in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free WiFi.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- With this cost-effective ticket, avail of a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass for the city of Florence, and immerse yourself in the works of the Uffizi Gallery on a 1.5-hour guided tour.
- A small group of 14 or fewer and an expert English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking guide makes this a perfect opportunity to learn about the Renaissance greats!
- Encounter exemplary masterpieces of artists like Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Giotto.
- Use your hop-on hop-off ticket to stop at landmark areas, from the basilica of Santa Croce to the Porta Romana gate, and take in the best of Florence.
- Engage with the city's history using an interactive map, an audio guide available in 8 languages, and free WiFi on board.
Inclusions
Uffizi Gallery
- Entry to Uffizi Gallery
- 1.5-hour guided tour
- Expert multilingual guide
Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- 48-hr hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to 2 routes
- Audio guide in 8 languages
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onboard assistance
- Free 'Sightseeing' app with interactive map
Line A
- The first bus is at 9:30am from Santa Maria Novella Train Station (Stop 1).
- Last bus is at 4:30pm.
- Frequency: Approx 1 hour.
- Popular stops: Santa Croce, Porta Romana.
Line B
- The first bus is at 10:45am from Capolinea (Stop 1).
- Last bus is at 2:45pm.
- Frequency: Approx 2 hours.
- Popular stops: Football Museum (Calcio), Piazza Beccaria.
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Uffizi Gallery
- Tip: Want to see Galileo's middle finger? Right near Uffizi Gallery lies Galileo Museum, in the gallery of which you can find this unique artifact from the polymath's right hand.
- Exchange your voucher at one of the visitor centers at least 2 hours before the museum-guided tour.
- The guided tour is available in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian.
- To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, it is strongly recommended that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Uffizi Gallery specifically prohibits large bags and you may not be permitted entry should you bring one.
- No food or drinks or flash photos are permitted inside the Uffizi.
48-Hr Florence hop-on hop-off tour
- Tip: Explore the commune of Fiesole on stop #9 of Line B, where structures from the Etruscan and Roman era can be found – along with an elevated view of Florence!
- The audio guide is available in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free WiFi.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 5%): 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence + Uffizi Gallery Guided Skip-the-Line Tour
from €88
€83.60
Save 5%
- This combo grants you a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off pass to explore the best of Florence and provides skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi Gallery.
- Visit iconic sites such as Santa Croce, final resting place of Michelangelo, and the luxurious Villa Cora hotel among other places.
- With over 20 stops across 2 routes, delve into the city's history with an interactive map and onboard audio guide, offered in 8 languages.
- Go on a guided tour of the world-famous Uffizi Gallery, with audio guides in 5 languages to learn about great arts from the Renaissance.
- Discover the masterpieces of Michelangelo, such as the "Doni Tondo," and admire Leonardo da Vinci's "Annunciation."
Inclusions
Hop-On Hop-Off Florence
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Access to 2 routes
- Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onboard assistance
- Free 'Sightseeing' app with interactive map
Uffizi Gallery
- Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery with skip-the-line entry
- Expert guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German
- Booking fee
- Headsets
Exclusions
Uffizi Gallery
- Audio guide
Line A
- First bus: 9:20am from Santa Maria Novella Train Station (Stop 10).
- Last bus: 6:30pm.
- Frequency: Every 25 mins.
- Popular stops: Porta Romana, Teatro Verdi.
Winter schedule
- First bus: 9.30am from stop 8.
- Last bus: 4:30pm.
- Frequency: Every 70mins (Mon to Fri), every 35mins (Sat, Sun & every day from Dec 23 to Jan 7, 2024).
Line B
- First bus: 10:15am from Galileo (Stop 1).
- Last bus: 5:15pm.
- Frequency: Every 60 mins.
- Popular stops: San Domenico, Piazzale Michelangelo.
Winter schedule
- Operates only on weekends (Sat & Sun) and every day from Dec 23 to Jan 7, 2024.
- Buses scheduled at 10:45 am, 12:45pm & 2:45 pm.
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
Hop-On Hop-Off Florence
- Tip: Hop off at the Duomo Stop and ascend the dome of the Florence Cathedral for breathtaking city panoramic views.
Uffizi Gallery
- Tip: Don't miss the classical sculptures, such as those from the Medici collection, on display at the Uffizi Gallery, alongside the paintings.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Why Choose Florence Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?
- Visit Top Landmarks: See all of Florence’s top attractions from the open-top buses.
- Easy and Convenient: Explore the best of Florence with just one ticket without any worry about getting to the city's top attractions.
- Save Money: Hop-on hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend money on local transportation.
- Add-Ons: You can also combine your hop-on hop-off bus tour with other experiences, like a Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour.
- Pre-Recorded Commentary: There are audio guides in 8 languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
Please check your tickets for more information on the special features and inclusions.
Florence Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Timetable
City Sightseeing
Line A
- Timings: 9:20 AM to 6:30 PM
- From: Santa Maria Novella Train Station
- Frequency: Every 25 mins
Line B
- Timings: 10:15 AM to 5:15 PM
- From: Galileo
- Frequency: Every 60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions About FlorenceHop On Hop Off Bus Tours
Q. Does Florence have a hop-on hop-off bus tour?
A. Yes, Florence has a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Q. Where can I buy Florence hop-on hop-off tickets?
A. You can buy Florence hop-on hop-off tickets online.
Q. Are Florence hop-on hop-off tickets available online?
A. Yes, you can avail Florence hop-on hop-off tickets online.
Q. How much does hop-on hop-off bus cost in Florence?
A. Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket prices start from €29.
Q. How do hop on hop off buses work in Florence?
A. Hop-on hop-off buses in Florence allow you to get on and leave the bus at any of the designated stops to see the major city landmarks whenever you want.
Q. How often are the hop-on hop-off buses in Florence?
A. Florence hop-on hop-off buses run between 9:30 AM to 5 PM.
Q. Are Florence's hop-on hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?
A. Yes, Florence's hop-on hop-off bus tours are accessible to wheelchair users.