Florence travel tips
What it costs, how to get around and how to stay safe in Florence, written for first-time visitors. Details such as prices and ticket rules change, so check official sources before you travel.
- Cost level
- Expensive
- Currency
- Euro (€).
- Emergency
- 112 for all emergencies; police 113, ambulance 118.
Budget & costs
Florence on a budget: what it costs and where to save
Florence is moderately expensive, and prices are highest around the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio.
ReadGetting around
Getting around Florence: airport transfers, tickets and tips
Florence is small and mostly pedestrian, so you will walk to nearly everything.
ReadSafety & scams
Is Florence safe? Scams, areas and what to know
Florence is safe, and the main risk is pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas.
ReadBest time to visit
Best time to visit Florence: month-by-month guide
April to June and September to October.
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