Side quests
Day trips from Florence
3 easy escapes, most by public transport.
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Tuscany is easy to explore by train and bus from Florence. Times are approximate; check the timetable for your date.
Side quest 1
Pisa
The Leaning Tower, the cathedral and the Baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli.
- How to get there
- Regional train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Travel time
- About 50–80 min
Side quest 2
Siena
A Gothic hill town around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo.
- How to get there
- Autolinee Toscane rapid bus 131R
- Travel time
- About 1 hour 15 min
Side quest 3
Fiesole
A hilltop town with a Roman theatre and views back over Florence.
- How to get there
- City bus from Piazza San Marco
- Travel time
- About 20–30 min
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