podemos Posted June 17, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Has anyone here taken the HOHO bus in Florence? Any reviews on it? Is Florence an easy city to DIY in August? We'll be in port (Livorno) from 0800h to 1700h. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted June 17, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The central historic area of Florence is a pedestrian zone and the HOHO bus (all buses, for that matter) can only circle around the edges. Florence is quite small and flat, and the things most people want to see are quite close to one another. The distance between the Accademia (where Michelangelo's David is housed) and the Pitti Palace, the two furthest points most tourists are interested in, is only one mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btorlv Posted June 17, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Just back last week. We just walked every where in Florence. Are you taking the train from port? very easy city to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0si Posted June 17, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 17, 2011 As mentioned, an easy city to walk. If you get tired, there are four routes of small electric buses which traverse the pedestrian zone (the old central city). I've never taken the HoHo bus there but it certainly seems rather useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted June 17, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Walking is the way to go. Look for a guidebook with one day tour suggestions. Your library may have these. Rick Steves guide are always good for going on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayAnnie Posted June 17, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I agree with the others who say to walk since the buses can't really get you where you need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_coach Posted June 17, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi, we also walked around Florence. Most places are within leisurely walking distances but, we also took the HoHo bus. There are two routes and they give you a very good overview of Florence and take you out to the surroundings. For instance, it is a very long walk to Piazza Michelangelo and it has one of the best views of Florence (the one you always see with the River Arno, Ponte Veccio and the Cathedral). The HoHo takes you there, get off and look around while you wait for the next bus. Another spot is to Fiesole, to the top of the mountain to a spectacular monastery and an incredible view of Florence. It is a two day ticket and in my opinion, well worth it. We took the Viator offering. I know Viator is a reseller but, we bought and paid for it long before we got there and, it was worth every penny. I strongly recommend it. http://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Florence-City-Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour/d519-2916FLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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