Day Trip from Rome to Florence and Pisa

4.9 (8 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration12h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Join this day trip from Rome and find yourself whisked away on the high-speed train to Florence. Enjoy a full-tour of beautiful Renaissance Florence, before you are driven, in a private car with AC, to Pisa. Benefit from the undivided attention of your expert, local guide, as you discover beautiful Tuscany.

In Florence, see Michelangelo’s David and enjoy a walking tour of the pedestrianized historic center. You’ll see the beautiful architecture of Renaissance Florence, including the Cathedral, Baptistry and Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy the open-air art gallery, the Loggia dei Lanzi. Before you go, rub the nose of the boar Il Porcelino – legend says that, if you do, you’ll return!

After a break for lunch, you’ll head to Pisa for a full tour of the medieval, Italian Gothic Square of Miracles. Ascend the iconic Leaning Tour, before you tour the Cathedral, Baptistry and Monumental Cemetery. Then, head back to Rome on the high-speed train.

What's included

  • Transport in a private car with AC
  • Entry Fees
  • Train tickets
  • Full tour from an expert guide
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Ponte Vecchio
    15m
    This beautiful bridge, adorned with jewelers, hides a secret passageway built for Florentine aristocracy during the Renaissance.
  2. Galleria dell'Accademia
    30m · Admission ticket included
    See Michelangelo’s masterpiece David – all 17ft of him – on this tour of the Academy Gallery. Learn the history of the masterwork made from imperfect marble.
  3. Battistero Di San Giovanni
    15m
    (From Outside) See Lorenzo Ghiberti’s amazing bronze doors with Old Testament scenes, and discover the fascinating history behind this glimmering, intricate masterpiece.
  4. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    20m
    (From Outside) Learn the strange tale behind the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the tortured genius of the maverick goldsmith/architect behind it: Brunelleschi.
  5. Loggia dei Lanzi
    30m
    Visit one of the world’s best open-air galleries. Enjoy masterpieces like Donatello’s Judith and Holofernes and Cellini’s Perseus and Medusa in the open-air.
  6. Palazzo Vecchio
    30m
    (From Outside) - This grand palace was the home of the Florentine Republic and its usurpers, the Medici. Discover its blood-stained history.
  7. Piazza Della Repubblica
    30m
    Stand in the magnificent Renaissance square, learn the history and enjoy the atmosphere.
  8. Mercato Nuovo
    30m
    New by name but not by nature; this 16th-century market is very much alive today.
  9. Fontana del Porcellino
    30m
    Make sure you rub the nose of this wild boar, a popular tourist attraction since the 17th century – if you do, you’ll return to Florence.
  10. Leaning Tower of Pisa
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Ascend the Leaning Tower of Pisa with your expert guide and discover the strange history of this Italian icon. Note: children under 8 cannot ascend the tower.
  11. 20m
    Ascend the Leaning Tower of Pisa with your expert guide and discover the strange history of this Italian icon. Note: children under 8 cannot ascend the tower.
  12. 30m
    Enjoy seeing Italy’s largest baptistry with its stand-out dome and charming gothic style.
  13. Camposanto
    30m
    See the beautiful gothic cloister in the Monumental Cemetery and admire the remarkable frescoes. Admire the sepulchers of Florence’s ruling Medici family.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup point**: Piazza della Repubblica 48, Rome - in front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel.

**This pickup point applies only if no valid pickup address has been provided.

End point

Pickup point**: Piazza della Repubblica 48, Rome - in front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel.

**This pickup point applies only if no valid pickup address has been provided.

Pickup details

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*must be located within the Aurelian Walls

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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