Coach Hire Florence & Tuscany, Italy
Tuscan wine tours, Renaissance city coach hire, Pisa/Siena day trips. English-speaking drivers on request and free quotes.
About Coach Hire in Florence
Florence is the heart of Tuscany and one of Europe's premier art-tourism destinations, the cradle of the Renaissance. We arrange coach hire from Florence Peretola (FLR) and Pisa (PSA) airports, with day tours through Chianti, Siena and Pisa.
Popular requests include Tuscan villa weddings, vineyard wine tours and shore excursions for cruise passengers arriving at Livorno port. Florence's historic centre is a ZTL, so coaches need authorisation to enter or use the permitted drop-off points; the operator we book plans the route, including the narrow Chianti backroads and small-village access limits.
Airport Transfers in Florence
- Florence Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci) (FLR) — 6 km NW from the city centre, 15 mins drive time.
- Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) — 85 km W from the city centre, 60 mins drive time.
Train Stations & Rail Connections in Florence
- Firenze Santa Maria Novella — Frecciarossa, Italo.
Top Attractions in and around Florence
- Uffizi Gallery — Renaissance art masterpieces by Botticelli, da Vinci, Caravaggio
- Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) — Brunelleschi's 1436 dome dominating the Florence skyline
- Ponte Vecchio — Medieval bridge over the Arno, lined with goldsmiths since 1565
- Galleria dell'Accademia — Home of Michelangelo's David
- Chianti Wine Region — Tuscan vineyards south of Florence (30 km)
- Pisa & Leaning Tower — Piazza dei Miracoli with the iconic tilting bell tower (85 km W)
Why Book Coach Hire in Florence With Urban Fleet Transit Europe
- Tuscany wine tours — Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano
- Drop-offs planned at permitted coach points such as Piazzale Montelungo
- Tuscan villa wedding shuttles in Chianti and the Cortona hills
- Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano day trips
- Livorno cruise port shore-excursion transport, timed to your ship
Popular Coach Routes from Florence
| From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FLR Airport | Florence City | 15 mins |
| Florence | Pisa | 1h |
| Florence | Chianti Wine Tour | Full day |
| Florence | Siena | 1h 15m |
| Florence | Rome | 3h 30m |
| Livorno Cruise Port | Florence + Pisa | Full day |
Insider Tips for Coach Hire in Florence
- Florence is a ZTL city — coaches may only enter the historic centre with authorisation, so plan drop-offs at permitted coach points
- Piazzale Montelungo: best coach drop-off (10-min walk to Duomo), often busy by 9 AM in summer
- Chianti: book vineyard tastings 2 weeks ahead in peak season (May-Oct)
- Cinque Terre: park at La Spezia and take the regional train — coaches cannot reach the villages
- Livorno cruise shore: aim to return 90 minutes before all-aboard for the 1h drive back
Seasonal Events & Peak Demand in Florence
- Calcio Storico Fiorentino (June) — Santa Croce closures for historic football matches
- Pitti Uomo Fashion Trade Show (January & June) — Hotel-to-Fortezza da Basso executive coach demand
- Florence Marathon (November) — Central road closures; rerouting to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Tuscan Grape Harvest (Vendemmia) (September-October) — Peak Chianti wine tour season — book 1 month ahead
Frequently Asked Questions — Coach & Minibus Hire in Florence
Do you offer Tuscany wine tours from Florence?
Yes. Chianti Classico, Montalcino (Brunello), Montepulciano and San Gimignano are all reachable as full-day coach tours from Florence. Chianti also works as a half-day tour, or as a full day with two vineyards and a lunch stop.
How much does coach hire cost in Florence?
Florence trips are quoted individually, depending on vehicle size, distance, duration and date — from a half-day Florence-Pisa run to a full-day Tuscany tour. Coach access to the historic centre is regulated by the ZTL (limited-traffic zone), and the operator plans the route and drop-offs around it. Send us your plans for a free quote.
Where do coaches drop off in Florence?
Florence is a strict ZTL city, so coaches use designated coach points outside the historic core, such as Piazzale Montelungo (north of the centre, about a 10-minute walk to the Duomo). Tell us where your group is staying and the operator will confirm the nearest permitted drop-off point.
Can you combine Florence with Cinque Terre or Rome?
Yes. Cinque Terre is a long but popular day trip (3h drive each way; a coach-and-train combination is recommended). Rome is 3.5h south by coach or 1.5h by high-speed rail — we can arrange the station transfer at Santa Maria Novella.
Do you handle Florence wedding transport?
Yes. Tuscan villa weddings are a popular request, particularly in Chianti and the Cortona hills. We can arrange multi-coach shuttles between hotel, ceremony and reception, including late-evening return runs.
Can I request an English-speaking driver in Florence?
Yes. English-speaking drivers can be requested for Florence and Tuscany trips, and German or Mandarin-speaking drivers can be requested for international groups, subject to availability.
Nearby Cities and Day Trips from Florence
- Pisa — 85 km from Florence.
- Siena — 70 km from Florence.
- San Gimignano — 55 km from Florence.
- Lucca — 80 km from Florence.
Vehicle Sizes Available in Florence
- Executive Van, up to 7 seats — small groups and airport transfers.
- 16 to 19-Seater Minibus — small tour groups.
- 29 to 35-Seater Midi Coach — day tours, excursions, corporate and group events.
- 49-Seater Coach — large tours and weddings.
- 53 to 59-Seater Executive Coach — long-distance and cross-border tours.
- Double Decker, about 80 seats — maximum capacity in one vehicle.