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City Sightseeing Florence: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one City Sightseeing ticket option in Florence, from 1–2 hr. City Sightseeing Florence is run by Sightseeing Experience, which also sells tickets directly and through resellers. This guide covers 2 routes, its 21 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes2
- Stops21
- Shortest loop60M
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- Line A
- Line B
A city-centre circuit that links the railway station, Santa Croce, the river embankment and the hilltop viewpoint at Piazzale Michelangelo with the Oltrarno gate at Porta Romana.
Line A
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A longer route that climbs from Florence to the hill town of Fiesole, passing Piazzale Michelangelo, the football museum at Coverciano and San Domenico before returning to the city.
Line B
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate City Sightseeing Florence 3.7 out of 5 from 1,971 reviews.
Only A tour was running. The audio was out on several seats so they were roped off (limiting seating options). The audio was very informative and easy to understand. The staff was very helpful. It was a good way to start our stay in Florence
It’s a good way to start your time in Florence and get a lay of the land :) We used it to get to a few sites and saved some steps .
It gets very crowded in the afternoon. We were confused about the various stops and what we could see. We would suggest a trip along the entire route and then decide what to see.
Best time to ride
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable for the open top, with mild weather and softer light for the Piazzale Michelangelo views. Summer afternoons are hot, so morning rides are easier.
Who it suits
- Families
- Line A is a manageable hour-long loop and lets children rest between walking stops.
- Couples
- Line B up to Fiesole adds hilltop views away from the central crowds.
- Seniors
- Hopping off at Piazzale Michelangelo and Santa Croce avoids steep climbs on foot.
- First-time visitors
- Line A gives a quick orientation of the centre and the Oltrarno bank of the river.
Tips before you go
- Line B has seasonal weekday suspensions, so check the current timetable before planning Fiesole.
- Stop numbers differ between sellers, so rely on the stop names.
- The operator offers an app showing live bus positions.
- Most of the historic centre is a limited-traffic zone, so the bus skirts it rather than entering.
Good to know
- Commentary languages listed by the operator: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese.
- Buses: varies by season and weekday; Line B runs less often than Line A.
Sights along the way
Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce, Porta Romana, Santa Maria Novella Station, Fiesole, Boboli Gardens, Parco delle Cascine, Museo del Calcio.
Top-ranked in Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi), Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia), Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo). All things to do in Florence.
Questions about City Sightseeing Florence
Who runs the Florence hop-on hop-off bus?
City Sightseeing Florence, operated by Sightseeing Experience, runs the service.
How many lines are there?
Two: Line A is a city-centre circuit of about an hour, and Line B is a longer route of about two hours that includes Fiesole.
Does the bus go to Fiesole?
Yes, Line B reaches Fiesole, though it has seasonal weekday suspensions.
What languages are the audio guides in?
Listings name Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese.
Where does Line A pass the train station?
It calls at Santa Maria Novella Train Station – Largo Alinari.
How many City Sightseeing ticket options are there in Florence?
We list 1 City Sightseeing ticket option in Florence, lasting 1–2 hr, rated 3.7 out of 5 across 1,971 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.