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Voykit pocket guide · Italy
Fiesole
Spend a half‑day in Fiesole for the Etruscan walls, Roman theatre and views over Florence; then return to Florence.
Fiesole is a small Tuscan hill town just 8 km north of Florence. Its main attractions – Etruscan walls, Roman baths, theatre and the Duomo – are within walking distance. A few hours are enough to see the highlights and enjoy the panorama before heading back to Florence.
- Country
- Italy
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless are widely accepted in cities; small cafés, markets and rural places may prefer cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–€70 excl. bed · Mid €70–€120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale, issued in-store) are needed.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire 115 · Ambulance 118
- Plugs
- Types C, F, L · 230 V · 50 Hz · Italian type L plugs have three pins in a row; most sockets also take two-pin Europlugs (C), and bivalent sockets take Schuko (F).
- Tipping
- Bar: Leave €0.10–0.20 of change on the counter if you like.; Restaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 a person or round up for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day.
- Water
- Tap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day. Restaurants serve bottled water (naturale or frizzante) unless you ask for tap (acqua del rubinetto).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1–€2 |
| Gelato | €2–€3 |
| Bottle of wine (local) | €5–€8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FLR · Florence Airport
- About 30 min by bus to Fiesole
Typical fares
- Florence → Fiesole bus
- about €1.50–€2, 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take the number 7 bus from San Marco piazza in Florence (last stop Fiesole, €1.20–€2, tickets at tabacchi). The town is compact; explore on foot.
See and do
Known for
- Etruscan walls
- Roman theatre
- Roman baths
- Duomo
- Panoramic view of Florence
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Florence centre | Number 7 bus from San Marco piazza, about 20 min | ≈30 min round trip |
Sleep
- La Sorgente di Francesca
- Secluded hill‑top villa; check availability.
- Hotel Villa dei Bosconi
- 3‑star hotel near the centre.
- Hotel Villa Fiesole
- Set on the ancient Etruscan hill, wooded surroundings.
- Il Trebbiolo Relais
- Country villa near Fiesole, offers rooms and restaurant.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Scusiskuˈzi |
| Thank you | Grazieˈɡrattsje |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa?ˈkwanto ˈkosta |
| Where is the toilet? | Dove è il bagno?ˈdove ɛ il ˈbaɲɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say buongiorno (until mid-afternoon) or buonasera on entering shops and bars; avoid: Walking in and pointing without a greeting
- Cheek kisses: Two kisses, right cheek first, among friends; follow their lead; avoid: Kissing strangers or in business settings
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders and knees in churches; avoid: Beachwear, bare chests and flip-flops away from the beach
- Queues: At delis and pharmacies take a number (numerino); avoid: Assuming the crowd at a bar counter is chaos — pay at the till first where asked
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated and ask for the bill; avoid: Splitting a bill item by item with a large group
- Conversation: Food, football and family are safe openers; avoid: Mafia jokes and north–south stereotypes
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries, wine or flowers (not chrysanthemums, which are for funerals); avoid: Refusing seconds too firmly
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus tickets vary €1.20–€2; verify current price before boarding.
- Some attractions (e.g., Roman theatre) have limited opening hours in winter – check before visiting.
Generally safe; watch belongings on buses and keep an eye on traffic in the narrow streets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Fiesole yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Etruscan walls
- Roman theatre
- Roman baths
- Duomo
- Panoramic view of Florence
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Fiesole, revision 5285692 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5285692
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/fiesole). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.