Day Trip from Rome to Florence and Pisa

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.

1. 1

   Ponte Vecchio

   15 min

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

2. 2

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   30 min

   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. 3

   Battistero Di San Giovanni

   15 min

   (From Outside) See Lorenzo Ghiberti’s amazing bronze doors with Old Testament scenes, and discover the fascinating history behind this glimmering, intricate masterpiece.

4. 4

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   20 min

   (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. 5

   Loggia dei Lanzi

   30 min

   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. 6

   Palazzo Vecchio

   30 min

   (From Outside) - This grand palace was the home of the Florentine Republic and its usurpers, the Medici. Discover its blood-stained history.

7. 7

   Piazza Della Repubblica

   30 min

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

8. 8

   Mercato Nuovo

   30 min

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

9. 9

   Fontana del Porcellino

   30 min

   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. 10

    Leaning Tower of Pisa

    30 min

    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. 11

    Stop 11

    20 min

    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. 12

    Stop 12

    30 min

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

13. 13

    Camposanto

    30 min

    See the beautiful gothic cloister in the Monumental Cemetery and admire the remarkable frescoes. Admire the sepulchers of Florence’s ruling Medici family.

• 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.

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