Florence from Rome: Private Full-Day Tour by Fast Train
Description
Experience the magic of Florence on a full-day private tour from Rome, traveling by fast train with a personal assistant at your side. Upon arrival, explore the city’s most iconic and charming spots, learning about Florentine life and traditions. Visit the San Lorenzo Market, famous for artisan leather and shoes, and enjoy a lunch with options including the renowned Florentine steak with local wine. In the afternoon, wander medieval streets, artisan workshops, and admire masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli, including David at the Accademia. Marvel at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s dome, the Baptistery, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Conclude your day with a return to Rome by fast train. A perfect blend of art, culture, and authentic Italian experiences for an unforgettable Tuscan adventure.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a full-day walking tour of Florence, the city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments such as Palazzo Vecchio, the Church of San Lorenzo, Santa Maria del Fiore (built by Brunelleschi). The nearby Campanile (designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery are also highlights. But Florence is also an important city for Italian fashion, being one of the 15 fashion capitals of the world. Have all day for yourself to do what you prefer to do. For lunch, you have many options such as bars, typical restaurants, pizzerias but the most famous dish in Florence is the Florentine steak with good red wine. Let yourself be guided by the tour guide for shopping, eating, sightseeing and everything will be easier.
The visit includes the acAdemy Gallery where inside is the David, Michelangelo's famous sculpture. Michelangelo’s David at the “Accademia in addition to the work of David, there are also other sculptures and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists.
The cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Visit from outside), with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi, is the cathedral of Florence. 1296 , Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.
the Baptistery of San Giovanni (visit outside) is located in Piazza Duomo, in front of the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore, it is one of the most important monuments in Florence. The origins of the monument are not certain. It is thought to have been built on the ruins of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the God Mars around the 4th-5th century AD. The first mention dates back to 897 when it was referred to as a basilica. In 1128 it officially became the city's baptistery, where the baptism rite took place. The baptistery, named after the patron saint of the city, is characterized by an octagonal plan, covered by a dome with eight segments covered on the outside by a pyramid roof. The exterior of the building is decorated with white Carrara marble and green Prato marble, characteristic of Florentine Romanesque architecture.
Adjacent to the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the Bell Tower designed by Giotto (visit outside). Giotto's Bell Tower is the majestic bell tower of the Cathedral and one of the masterpieces of Italian Gothic. The Bell Tower has a square base of approximately 15 meters per side with corner reinforcements that rise up to the horizontal cantilevered crown located at a height of 84.7 metres.
Piazza della Signoria has been at the center of Florence's political life since the 14th century. The Square has seen important historical events and great triumphs take place, such as the return of the Medici in 1530. The famous sculptures located in Piazza della Signoria have references to the political events of Florence. The David (the original is located in the Accademia Gallery) was created by Michelangelo and positioned in front of Palazzo Vecchio to symbolize the power of the Florentine Republic in contrast with the tyranny of the Medici. Hercules and Cacus (1534) by Bandinelli instead symbolizes the physical power of the family.
Built near a Roman-era crossing, the Ponte Vecchio was until 1218 the only bridge that crossed the Arno in Florence. Above Ponte Vecchio you can see a part of the beautiful Vasari Corridor. This corridor, built in 1565 by Giorgio Vasari, passes just above the goldsmith shops that currently stand on either side of the bridge. Commissioned by the Medici, it allowed them to move from Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti without having to cross the streets of Florence, in complete safety. At the time of the construction of the Corridor, the butchers' shops were gathered on the Ponte Vecchio, whose activity probably disturbed the passage of the Medici, who in 1593 had them moved, replacing them with the more "decorous" goldsmith shops.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations in the city center - The address must to be provided on the reservation. - Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time. - Please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your accommodation 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is smart casual
- The conditions of packages are not valid during fair periods and special events. In these cases special conditions will be established in due course.
- This product is on request and subject to availability of the train
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- PICK UP only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- One day before 24 H. Call to confirm the pick up
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Time for pick up at the hotel must be confirmed the day before between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm on the emergency phone or whatsapp
- Coronavirus information: Below a brief list of the measures will be taken to ensure the safety of customers during the tours and on board our vehicles: - gloves and surgery masks; - disinfectant gel - Sanitization of vehicles at the end of each tour - staff, assistants, guides, drivers wearing masks and gloves - preventive information to the customer once on board the vehicles - the capacity of minivans and groups will be regulated according to the law and regulations of the virus corona in customer protection
Reviews(4)
Enjoyed our day trip to Florence very much! Juliana was our guide for entire day, while Eleanor, an artistic guide, dovetailed well into Juliana’s experience giving us a heightened enjoyment of Florence. A nice touch for first timers in Italy, Juliana (by taxi) picked us up at the Rome Garden Hotel, helping us navigate our way through the train station platforms, screens, and schedules. It was our first time on a high-speed train. The ride to Florence was enjoyable, catching country-side scenes, farms, and small villages along the way. Once in Florence, we walked considerably and took a lot of pictures; Juliana obliged, snapping many of the pictures of us with our camera. Exploring the streets, sights and churches of Florence, we were asked about things we would like to see or do. The landscape of downtown Florence was amazing, including beautiful sights at every turn and even a large Central Market, which was enjoyable. After lunch at the Trattoria Vecchio Mercato restaurant, we met up with Eleanor, beginning first with a tour of the Accademia Gallery. Probably our favorite work of art in the Gallery, was the 16-foot Statue of David, created by Michelangelo, in 1501 to 1504. He was 26 years old at the time the statue was completed. Something we had never realized were the accompanying three additional statues of David by Michelangelo, each in an unfinished state, depicting the human soul striving to break free of the flesh. The tour with Eleanor continued into the Piazza della Signoria, where a full-sized replica of the Statue of David, had been placed there in 1910. We continued our tour of the history of Florence, including other works of art and building structures. Again, Juliana and Eleanor made a great team. Completing our tour after another satisfying ride on the high-speed train, and taxi back to our hotel, we said our goodbyes.
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed account of your day trip to Florence. We’re thrilled to hear that Juliana and Eleanor made your experience truly special. It’s great that Juliana’s guidance helped you navigate your first high speed train journey with ease, and that her willingness to capture those memorable moments added to your enjoyment. Eleanor’s expertise and passion for Florence’s art and history clearly enriched your visit, especially your time at the Accademia Gallery and the fascinating insights about Michelangelo’s David and his other works. We’re glad you appreciated the stunning cityscapes, the lively streets, and the delicious meal at Trattoria Vecchio Mercato. It sounds like Juliana and Eleanor truly complemented each other to give you a complete and memorable experience of Florence. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback. We hope to welcome you back for more incredible journeys in Italy.
It was our first time in Italy and first time in Rome. So having a “chaperone” guide accompanying us all the way from Rome to Florence and back on the high speed train tour was very helpful, especially with language translation. We were very comfortable with Rashe and felt taken care of. She gave good insight into the culture and norms of Italy as we strolled through the streets while waiting for our Florence guide to give us the arts and history tour. The Florence guide, Alessandra, had an amazing knowledge of history and the arts. She gave us time to stop and admire the various art works and architecture of buildings. She could even answer all our questions. The downside is that the time spent was a bit long. We wish we could have met the Florence guide first and complete the arts and history tour first before lunch and then walk around the town a bit before heading back to Rome. Would have preferred to leave Florence at 5pm.
We loved our day trip to Florence from Rome! And, we especially loved the train ride. It was our first time taking the train while traveling in Italy, and we would do it again in a heartbeat. The walking tour in Florence was really nice, and we thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant the guide recommended for lunch. Florence is such a beautiful city! I think my husband and I will go back and stay for a longer visit. One day just wasn't enough. Highly recommend this tour!
thanks for leaving your feedback. it is important to have your opinion, this allows us to improve. we hope to have you again as a guest of our services. Best regards Renato
<p>We enjoyed the tour to Florence. Our guide Catherine pointed out the historical locations and still allowed us time to shop. Excellent lunch at Il Porcospino with Franco. We requested Catherine for our Venice trip as she made our tour so interesting and informative and easy. Thank you Viator.</p>
