From getting there and getting around, to food and museums, we're covering everything you need to know for visiting Florence! How many museums can I see in one day? What is classic Fiorentini food? What's the best way to get to and from the airport? We'll answer all of that and more!
Here are some helpful links that we mention in this episode:
AT Bus App: App for purchasing tickets with the Autolinee Toscane (Tuscany bus company who runs public transit in Florence)
The bus ticket office is here, near (but not inside of) the Santa Maria Novella train station.
App Taxi: App for requesting a taxi in Florence (and other cities)
There are two taxi companies in Florence, they are named after the last four digits of their phone numbers:
4242: +39 055 4242
4390: +39 055 4390
Firenze Card: Museum pass
Map of water fountains: this map loads quite slowly so you can also search "public water fountains" in Google Maps
Public drinking fountain in Piazza della Signora
Map of public bathrooms: keep in mind that these charge 50 cents to one euro to use
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If you have any questions, you can find us on our website or on Instagram and Bluesky!
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