Is Florence Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Florence is generally safe for solo female travelers. As a city brimming with arts, cultures, and rich history, it generally provides a secure and welcoming environment for hesitant lone travelers. Though, like any other city, it's important to be vigilant and keep personal belongings close, particularly in crowded tourist spots. It is advised to avoid walking alone at night in less crowded and poorly lit areas. Do take standard precautions, but overall, your experience should be relatively trouble-free.

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How safe is Florence?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Florence is generally quite safe for solo female travelers even at night. The city is well-lit and typically bustling with activity till late, which increases the feeling of security. However, as in any city, it's important to stay alert and use common sense. Avoid isolated areas, especially after dark. Stick to well-populated areas and try to avoid walking alone late in the evenings if possible. Don't show off expensive belongings or carry large sums of money. If you keep your wits about you, your experience should be largely safe and positive.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Florence is generally safe, especially during the day. The city's bus system and trams are quite reliable and easy to navigate. However, as with any city, it's essential to be aware of your surroundings, especially at night or in less busy areas. More importantly, beware of pickpockets who are known to target tourists in crowded places such as buses or trams.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Florence, as one of Italy's leading cities renowned for art, culture, and history, generally maintains a safe environment. While a female walking alone might occasionally attract a few lingering looks or comments, largely from men, most Florentines are respectful and non-intrusive. But like in any city, it is important to be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone at night. Keep in mind that aggressive street harassment is rare and not a typical and nightly occurrence.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Florence is generally considered a safe city. However, like all tourist hotspots, it is sometimes targeted by petty criminals such as pickpockets, especially in crowded areas like markets or public transport. Always be aware of your surroundings and keep your belongings close to you to minimize the risk.

Is Florence worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 35 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.6/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5
Denisa

Denisa

Slovakia

Group travel

I felt really unsafe in the city. There are organised groups that follow people across the city and steal from you without you even noticing. They stole from one person from my group. The city is filled with tourists and scammers although the monuments look marvelous. But that and the food are the only 2 things good about the city

Posted: December 27, 2024
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Family travel

I felt generally safe in Florence. The weather was fine in April although it could get rainy all of a sudden. I stayed at a Hostel close to the train station, 10-15 minutes to the main attractions. I loved the gardens, loved the florentine steak and the city vibes.

Posted: August 28, 2024Experienced: March, 2024
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Solo travel

If you love art then this is a must to visit in Italy! I was recommended to buy pizza and bring it to the Piazzale Michelangelo and watch the sunset. Loved the enchanting Boboli Gardens after a long day inside of Uffizi Galleria. <3

Posted: July 31, 2024
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Solo travel

Nice city, lot of activities to do to discover the culture (muséum, pallazo, garden...(. The food is good if you avoid tourist trap. Super safe during the evening, I walked alone easily. I also recomand to take the train to discover small cities nearb y (Siena, Pisa(

Posted: July 24, 2024
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Valentine

Valentine

France

Couple travel

I went to Firenze last year and it was so beautiful and a nice city. I would recommend it for sure. You can visit awesome museums although keep In mind that in Italyyou have to pay most of the activities. So it can be a bit expensive.

Posted: July 20, 2024Experienced: September, 2023
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Kate

Kate

Belgium

Group travel

I absolutely love Florence! It was my 2th time visiting and I will come back over and over again. I suggest just getting lost in the city, follow your intuition and you will end up at the most cosy corners, impressive buildings and squares full of music! And you have to go watch the sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo!!!

Posted: July 15, 2024Experienced: May, 2024
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Solo travel

Solo travelling here was amazing. I stayed at a small hotel next to the train station and met up with Couchsurfing people. A woooonderful group of human beings and we instantly clicked. Florence has a lot to offer, many attractions are free to visit and the food is insanely good, even the vegan options ROCK! I always felt safe and it was very easily accessible by train.

Posted: July 14, 2024
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Melis

Melis

United States

Solo travel

I was in Florence for 3 days, went full solo (didn’t join any walking tours etc..) felt super safe. Also no issues eating by myself, there were many fellow solo female travelers! be sure not to talk to strangers on the main sites though as there are a lot of scammers.

Posted: June 23, 2024
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Group travel

I felt safe in Florence because there are a lot of tourists but because of that you have to be aware that there are a lot of pick pockets, you have to take care of your personal things, if you go out at night be careful and try to stay alert

Posted: May 6, 2024
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Couple travel

We were safe. Expirience Florence by walking at evening, it is totaly different from daylight, verry romantic. Food is meat and stake, no vegan or vegetatian. Darling you are in Florence- steak is our food- that is what they say😂 We spend 2 days in Florence, it was about 100€ for stay at pansion. After we took car and go around Tuscany.

Posted: April 16, 2024
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Is Florence safe for women?

Safety index

3.5 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Florence is a small historic city. It's one of the most popular cities in Italy, but unlike the other most visited one, it is safer. I've never experienced harassment of any kind, also because it's enlightened and there is little poverty and menaces.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Never encountered anything shady. Keep on the main roads and all will be fine. Cat calling happens way less than other places. It is overall a safe city. I live close to the center and nothing has ever happened

Posted: December 31, 2024
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Florence

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