Day Trip from Rome to Florence and Pisa

4.9
(7 reviews) Rome, Italy

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12 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 4 more

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
Rome
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ponte Vecchio

    This beautiful bridge, adorned with jewelers, hides a secret passageway built for Florentine aristocracy during the Renaissance.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Piazza della Repubblica

    Stand in the magnificent Renaissance square, learn the history and enjoy the atmosphere.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Mercato Nuovo

    New by name but not by nature; this 16th-century market is very much alive today.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Cattedrale di 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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Battistero di San Giovanni

    Enjoy seeing Italy’s largest baptistry with its stand-out dome and charming gothic style.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

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
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