- Must visit
Area Archeologica di Fiesole
Archaeological area and museum with Roman theatre, baths and Etruscan finds, essential for understanding ancient Fiesole.
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Things to do in Fiesole
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- Must visit
Museo Civico Archeologico
Civic museum displaying Etruscan, Roman and medieval artefacts from Fiesole, visited together with the archaeological area.
- Recommended
Museo Bandini
Museum of sacred art beside the cathedral, with paintings, liturgical objects and works linked to Fiesole’s churches.
- Must visit
Piazza Mino da Fiesole
Main square of Fiesole, lined with civic buildings and cafés, and a practical base for exploring the hill town on foot.
- Must visit
Belvedere di Fiesole
Scenic terrace near San Francesco with sweeping views over Florence, especially popular at sunset and on clear days.
- Recommended
Parco della Villa di Maiano
Public park around a Renaissance villa, good for a peaceful walk among trees, lawns and garden architecture.
Ribollita
A thick Tuscan vegetable, bean and bread soup. It is a frugal local staple, but the traditional recipe often includes meat stock or pancetta for depth.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Panzanella
Rustic stale-bread and tomato salad with onion, basil and olive oil. It is a classic Tuscan summer dish rooted in using leftover bread.
- Gluten-free
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare and simply seasoned. It is one of the most iconic meat dishes in the Florence hills.
Ristorante La Reggia degli Etruschi
Elegant hillside dining with Tuscan dishes and sweeping views. Good for a slower meal focused on local ingredients and wine.
Ristorante Perseus Fiesolano
Traditional Tuscan restaurant in central Fiesole, known for local pasta, grilled meats and a warm, classic trattoria feel.
Pizzeria Buca delle Fate
Casual local venue for pizza, pasta and Tuscan favourites. Relaxed atmosphere and a reliable choice for an easy meal in Fiesole.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Tuscany. Hotels and dining cost a little more than smaller towns, but buses to Florence are cheap and budget eats are available.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for a simple meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for an upscale meal.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.70
- Day pass
- €5.50
To the city centre
Fiesole-Caldine -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Distance
- 8 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Autolinee Toscane accepts contactless bank cards and Apple Pay on buses and on the Florence tram network; contactless fares are not valid on regional trains.
- The Firenze urban ticket covers buses, trams and some regional train stations within the Florence metropolitan area, including Fiesole, for 90 min from validation.
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Train stations in Fiesole
Check where to Fiesole trains depart and arrive, plus the main train station details for this route.
Fiesole-Caldine50010 Caldine, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Fiesole-Caldine from Fiesole city centre
Fiesole-Caldine is 3 km from Fiesole city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus7 · 1h 17m · £2 · every ~9 min
Salviati50133 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Salviati from Fiesole city centre
Salviati is 1 km from Fiesole city centre. Public transport options include:
Train4107, 4099, 4111, 4105, 4113, 34075, Re · 2h 55m · £40
9927, 9931 Agv · 4h 48m · £45
BusN520, N523 · 5h 51m · £25
Salviati train station facilities and services
Salviati has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salviati.
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