For getting around Florence without a car, walk through the historic centre and use public transport when distance, hills, luggage or late hours change the calculation. Trams are paid, not free, and T2 reaches Florence Airport; buses cover hills and gaps in the tram network. Taxis and hired bikes have narrower uses. Your ticket choice […]
Driving in Florence is manageable on permitted roads, but it is the wrong default for a short stay in the walkable centre. The historic core is covered by a camera-controlled ZTL, parking is costly, and a road route into Florence does not mean you can drive to your central address. Choose public transport when your […]
Central Marseille is easiest to explore on foot, but the city’s hills, beaches and outer districts make public transport useful. Walk between the Old Port, Le Panier and the Canebière; use the metro for longer cross-city trips, trams for central surface corridors, buses for steep or poorly connected streets, and boats for selected coastal routes. […]
Travelling to Florence by train is straightforward from Rome, Milan and Pisa, with services arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station and the walled historic centre within walking distance. From London, it is feasible but involves Paris and usually Milan, so allow 12–16 hours door to door, not just the time shown on the […]
From Florence Airport to the city centre, the T2 tram is the practical low-cost choice for a daytime arrival with manageable luggage. An official taxi is the better fit when you want a direct drop-off, are travelling with children or bulky bags, or land too late for a comfortable tram journey. Both serve central Florence, […]
