Hi
As we are getting older and have acquired arthritis etc that makes walking distances and hills,steps more difficult, we are modifying our travels.
What European cities beside s the ones listed have others found to be taxi, public transit and minimal walking friendly?
Thanks
Posted by
Charleston, SC, USA
923 posts
Here are some suggestions:
Amsterdam - flat with a good tram system
Barcelona - good subway system
Madrid - good bus/subway and plenty of taxis
Sevilla - good for taxis and thay have horse and buggy tours as well.
Rome - mostly flat in the historic center and good bus / tram / subway system. Taxi stands are usually easy to find.
Florence - compact historic center with very little elevation changes
Milan - good tram/subway system. Several sights within easy walk from the Duomo.
Posted by
343 posts
I liked Bergen, Norway. It's much smaller, but then you can take the ferries up to the Sognefjord directly from Bergen and have gorgeous views to look at. Just a thought!
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
If you're visiting museums that don't have obvious public elevators inside, look for wheelchair signs or just ask. Staff may be able to accompany you on a service elevator - not less walking but at least fewer stairs. This is what we did in Torino and Bologna, for instance.