HOW TO REACH FIESOLE from Florence

How to Reach Fiesole from Florence

How to Reach Fiesole

Far from the bustle of the city and the pollution. The city of Florence, the heart of Tuscany, lies along the course of the river Arno, in the middle of a basin surrounded by beautiful hills. Among these stand the Fiesole Hills (300 m / 1000 ft a.s.l.), representing one of the most characteristic and peculiar landscapes of Tuscany and one of the most renowned in the world.

🚴 Why Fiesole is the Ultimate E-Bike Starting Point (Better Than Florence)
  • Zero City Traffic & Maximum Safety: Starting your tour directly from Fiesole means you completely bypass the chaotic urban traffic, busy intersections, and crowded concrete streets of Florence on a bicycle.
  • Already in the Countryside: Fiesole sits perfectly above the valley floor. The moment you push your pedals, you are instantly immersed in rolling hills, olive groves, and panoramic trails—not city smog.
  • The Perfect Launchpad: It is the safest, most peaceful, and most efficient way to discover the true, wild soul of the Tuscan countryside without wasting valuable tour time escaping the urban center.

Getting Here is Easy & Convenient

Fiesole is a charming little town just outside of Florence, located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the city center. Reaching our meeting point from downtown Florence with public transportation is easy, cheap, and ecologically-friendly. All of our tour itineraries are specifically scheduled to perfectly align with public transport timetables.

🚌 By Public Bus (Recommended & Eco-Friendly)
You can easily reach Fiesole by taking the AUTOLINEE TOSCANE bus number 7. Running 7 days a week, the bus leaves every 15 minutes and reaches Fiesole in just 20 minutes. The urban ticket costs € 2, and the last ride from Fiesole back to Florence is at 1:00 AM.

The address of the #7 bus terminal in Florence is Piazza della Libertà. The Fiesole stop is the very last on the route.

Urban tickets can be bought at local tabacchi shops, newsstands, or at bus ticket machines. You can find a map of local shops here: Where to buy tickets in Florence. Alternatively, you can purchase them online or via the official "at bus" app. I highly recommend purchasing your ticket the day before your journey.
⚠️ CRITICAL NOTE: Your ticket must be validated immediately upon boarding the bus. To ensure a smooth journey, I will send you the exact bus timetable from Florence to Fiesole the day before your scheduled tour date.
🚕 By Taxi / Cab
A taxi ride from the center of Florence straight to Fiesole takes approximately 15 minutes. The average fare for 2 people is around €30.
🚗 By Car
If you travel by car, a free parking area is available just a short 5-minute walk from our meeting point. You can find the exact location here: Fiesole, Via degli artigiani.

From Fiesole to Florence

FEW MINUTES FAR FROM FLORENCE CITY CENTER

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