From Rome to Tuscany: Discover Florence and Pisa in One Day
Description
• Cross the Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence that was not destroyed in World War II and know why. • Behold the octagonal dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria di Fiori, made of 4 million bricks and discover how Brunelleschi managed to raise this work that seemed impossible for the time. • Walk around Piazza della Signoria where the thermal facilities were located in Roman times and where an identical copy indicates the original location of Michelangelo's David. • Learn curious facts about the Tower of Pisa, did you know that it started by leaning in one direction and then continued to lean in the opposite direction?
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Square with green areas and the emblematic leaning tower and majestic cathedral of Pisa, with marble bands. Spend some free time here to take funny pictures.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, in the center of Piazza dei Miracoli is a medieval Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, the episcopal seat of the Italian city of Pisa
Did you know that it started by leaning in one direction and then continued to lean in the opposite direction? From here we will go back to the bus and start the journey to Florence
The first stop in Florence will be Piazza Santa Croce. The centerpiece of this square is the Basilica di Santa Croce, one of the most important Franciscan churches in Italy. It is known for its distinctive Gothic architecture and is the final resting place for some of Italy's most illustrious figures, including Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Niccolò Machiavelli, and Dante Alighieri.
Discover the wonderful Piazza del Duomo, the main square in the heart of Florence. It is renowned for its stunning architecture and is surrounded by some of the city's most iconic landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or the Giotto's Campanile. Here you will have free time to walk around the city and discover it on your own.
Commonly known as Il Duomo, this iconic cathedral is renowned for its distinctive dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, which is considered an architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance. It is famous for its red-tiled dome, the marble façade, and Giotto's bell tower.
This spectacular temple from the 15th century is a Dominican church with frescoes by Gothic and early Renaissance masters.
Walk over the Vecchio Bridge and discover the history behind the shops that line both sides. They are built on the bridge and have historically been used by merchants, especially jewelers and goldsmiths. The tents are suspended over the river and are supported by columns.
Piazza della Signoria is the central square of Florence, in Tuscany, Italy. It is the seat of civil power with the "Old Palace" and is the heart of the city's social life.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is mandatory that children under 11 years old seat on a baby car seat. Amigo Tours can not provide it. Please bring your own baby car seat.
- This tour has a very tight itinerary and the distances in the cities are great. From Rome to Pisa there is a 4h ride and the same back from Florence. We do not recommend it for people with mobility problems. The pace of the visit is demanding.
- Please note, this tour travels between the cities by bus, and you will be on this bus for several hours. Specifically the journey from Rome to Pisa lasts approximately 4 hours, and the same for the return to Rome from Florence
- You will enjoy Pisa and Florence at your own pace, but you can always count on your tour leader for any doubt or requirement.
- If you have chosen the audioguide option in Florence we will send you the instructions to download it when your booking is confirmed. Please note an Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- To download the audio guide on the bus, you will need an internet conection.
- It is recommended to bring headphones for a better experience.
- It is mandatory that children under 11 years old sit in a baby car seat. Amigo Tours can not provide it. Please bring your own baby car seat.
Reviews(1,059)
I had a great time. Thanks Aron, Salvatore and Gracia. You made our family holiday memorable.
The guide, Sara, has been very pleasant, and everything has been very proper. Very empathetic and has made everything very enjoyable. Perhaps the problem with this tour is that it ends, since we do not have tickets for important museums, which are perhaps the highlights. However, since that comes from the survey, I can only thank all the staff who made it possible for my parents to see glimpses of the Square of Miracles and Florence. Thank you very much. From Cullera, Valencia.
The experience thanks to Sara, our guide, was excellent due to her explanations, her attention to us, her kindness, her willingness to listen to us and help us; she is a great professional, and the drivers Salvador and Gracia took us by bus very well. Thanks to them, everything was positive.
I loved everything very much, it was all beautiful. , our guide Sara was very kind and was patient with us.
Worn out and happy! This tour was fantastic! The day started just before 7 am and is anticipated to end between 9 and 10 pm. So much to see and experience. Fantastic way to travel from Rome to see Pisa and Florence. You’ll likely exceed you daily step goals so wear comfortable shoes. Highly recommend. Guid was Sara and drivers were Salvatore and Steffano.
Spent 1 hour in Pisa, which I don’t think was enough time and 2.5 hours in Florence. Neither was enough time. The steak house in Florence took over an hour. So we had 1.5 hours to walk and make it to meeting point. It is a long ride so I get the limited time but maybe the tour should be Pisa or Florence not both. Sarah was an excellent guide , very knowledgeable and good at communicating how important it is to be on time.
We really enjoyed our tour that we took with Amigo group. Pisa and Florence were magical. Sara our tour guide was amazing, very passionate and informative, she gave us a lot of valuable information about the places we visited in a very interesting way. She was on top of everything and she led the tour perfectly, we really enjoyed being part of this tour group together. Shoutout to our drivers Salvador and Stefani they drove us safely and we felt very comfortable in the bus. Thank you Sara!
Overall, this was a very good experience and I had a pleasant day trip to Pisa and Florence. Our tour guide, Sara, was knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely helpful throughout the journey. One thing that really helped was being able to leave our bags on the bus, which made it much easier to explore and shop around the cities without carrying heavy items. Sarah provided excellent recommendations for local food, restaurants, and the must-try dishes in each city. She also shared many interesting insights about the history and culture of the places we visited. It couldn’t have been easy speaking almost nonstop throughout the day, but her passion and enthusiasm really showed and made the experience much more enjoyable. There were just a couple of areas that could be improved. First, the summer heat was quite intense, although that is obviously beyond anyone’s control and comes with travelling during this season. Second, I felt that Pisa could have benefited from a little more free time. We were given about an hour, which felt quite rushed. Florence was fine, but in Pisa I found myself hurrying through the sights and wishing I had a bit longer to explore. The other challenge was meal timing. In the morning, we had a 30-minute stop that included complimentary food tasting (chocolates, cheese, and other local products), which was a nice addition and included in the tour. However, with the tasting session and restroom break, there wasn’t really enough time to buy and eat a proper breakfast. We also didn’t have a dedicated lunch break. In Florence, many of us chose to take the golf cart tour because of the extreme heat, so lunch ended up being pushed back quite late. I only had my first proper meal of the day at around 5.30 pm, which was quite tiring. On the positive side, the bus sold mineral water and soft drinks, which was very convenient, especially in the hot weather. Overall, I had a pleasant experience with the tour company and would rate this tour 4 out of 5 stars. The excellent guide, good organisation, useful recommendations, and beautiful destinations made it an enjoyable day despite a few minor inconveniences. - Bharathi Rani (Booked under Shamini)
Sara was amazing. Very informative and friendly. She is also very passionate with her work, and kept in control the entire trip.
Highly recommended. Our guide Sara did 👏
