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Private Day Trip to Florence with Duomo Visit from Rome by Train

Florence, Italyby EUROLINKWORLDWIDE

  • 8 hours
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

This day trip from Rome by train takes you to the beautiful city of Florence for a tour that includes a visit to the iconic Duomo. You'll travel by high-speed train, which is a comfortable and efficient way to reach Florence. Once you arrive, you'll be met by a knowledgeable local guide who will take you on a walking tour of the city's highlights, including the Medici district, Piazza Signoria, and the picturesque Ponte Vecchio. After the walking tour, you'll have time to explore Florence at your own pace and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, your guide will lead you to the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, where you'll admire the artistic treasures inside, including the marble choir of Bandinelli, stained-glass windows by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno, and the famous Dome. After the Duomo visit, you'll have some free time to shop, sightsee, or enjoy a gelato before heading back to Rome by train.

What's included

  • Access to Florence Duomo
  • Round trip train tickets from Rome to Florence and back.
  • Services of a Local expert.

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Stazione Roma Termini

      2 hours

      You will board the train to Florence from Rome. The journey takes around 1.5-2 hours depending on the type of train you choose, and the scenery along the way is breathtaking. As the train leaves Rome, you'll pass through the picturesque Italian countryside with rolling hills and quaint villages. As you get closer to Florence, you'll see the stunning Tuscan landscape, including vineyards and olive groves. Trains depart regularly from Rome's main train station, Roma Termini, and arrive at Florence's main station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

    2. 2

      Cappelle Medicee

      1 hour

      Explore the wonders on a walking tour of the city's most iconic sights. Begin in the Medici district, where you'll see the family's palace, San Lorenzo Church, and the Medici Chapels.

    3. 3

      Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

      3 hours

      Next, visit the stunning Duomo complex, featuring the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni. Your official guide will lead you to discover the cathedral's artistic treasures, including the marble choir of Bandinelli, and stained-glass windows by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno. Admire the Dome, the largest ever built in masonry, with its frescoes by Vasari, an incomparable icon of Renaissance architecture.

    4. 4

      Ponte Vecchio

      2 hours

      Marvel at Piazza Signoria's Fountain of Neptune, Loggia dei Lanzi, and Palazzo Vecchio. Walk along the Vasari Corridor to the romantic Ponte Vecchio before ending the tour at its jewelry shops.

    5. 5

      Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella

      2 hours

      The train trip from Florence to Rome takes about 1.5-2 hours and offers scenic views of the Italian countryside.

    Meeting and pickup

    Meet outside MC Donalds in front of the Station.

    End point

    Meet outside MC Donalds in front of the Station.

    Good to know

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

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

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