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, skip-the-line to 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. Skip-the-line and ascend the iconic Leaning Tour, before you tour the Cathedral, Baptistry and Monumental Cemetery. Then, head back to Rome on the high-speed train.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport in a private car with AC
✔ Full tour from an expert guide
✔ Skip-the-line admission
✔ Train tickets
✖ Gratuities (optional)
✖ Hotel pick-up and return
✖ Food and drink
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Ponte Vecchio
This beautiful bridge, adorned with jewelers, hides a secret passageway built for Florentine aristocracy during the Renaissance.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Galleria dell'Accademia
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Battistero Di San Giovanni
(From Outside) See Lorenzo Ghiberti’s amazing bronze doors with Old Testament scenes, and discover the fascinating history behind this glimmering, intricate masterpiece.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
(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.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Loggia dei Lanzi
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Palazzo Vecchio
(From Outside) - This grand palace was the home of the Florentine Republic and its usurpers, the Medici. Discover its blood-stained history.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Piazza della Repubblica
Stand in the magnificent Renaissance square, learn the history and enjoy the atmosphere.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Mercato Nuovo
New by name but not by nature; this 16th-century market is very much alive today.
Duration: 30 minutes
9
Fontana del Porcellino
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Leaning Tower of Pisa
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
11
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
12
Enjoy seeing Italy’s largest baptistry with its stand-out dome and charming gothic style.
Duration: 30 minutes
13
Camposanto
See the beautiful gothic cloister in the Monumental Cemetery and admire the remarkable frescoes. Admire the sepulchers of Florence’s ruling Medici family.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• 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
