Why choose this Rome tour ?
Visit Florence with a comfortable indipendent day trip from Rome. Depart in the morning from Roma Termini Train Station and in just 1 and half hour you will reach the heart of Florence. Immerse yourself in the amazing beauty of the cradle of the Renaissance by walking through streets, squares, discover Palaces and Monuments famous all over the world, led by a Local professional guide.
Then (if option selected) an official guide will lead you inside the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, where you will visit the magnificent artistic treasures of one of the most beautiful and largest cathedrals in the world.
You can also visit by yourself the precious Museo della Misericordia.
– Discover the best of Florence with a Local professional Guide
– Immerse yourself in the amazing beauty of the cradle of the Renaissance
– Walking through streets, squares, Palaces and Monuments famous all over the world
– Choose to discover Florence Cathedral with an Official Guide
Make the most of your Rome adventure
What makes Heart of Florence by High-speed Train: Day trip from Rome a unique experience ?
Depart in the morning from Roma Termini train station and in just 2 hours you will reach the heart of Florence, the city of Renaissance!
Visit Florence with a comfortable one-day trip from Rome.
Meet our assistant and your local guide to start the discovery of the Heart of Florence.
Our local guide will lead you in a 1 hour and half walking tour through the most important attractions, squares and monuments of Florence, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in its history and art.
You will first explore the Medici district, where you will admire the famous Medici Palace, built in the mid 15th century and the first residence of the powerful and proud family, the ancient San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Chapels, with their mausoleum
A few steps away, you will be breathless in front of the beauty of the monumental complex of the Duomo, with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the iconic Brunelleschi’s Dome, the elegant Giotto’s Bell Tower and the beautiful Romanesque Baptistery of San Giovanni, with its golden “Porta del Paradiso.
The tour then goes through the characteristic streets of the medieval district where Dante and Beatrice lived and where you can also admire the imposing and unique Church of Orsanmichele, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art, adorned with the statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trading guilds.
You will be led then to the picturesque Straw Market: don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous “porcellino” (little pig). Going on, you will find yourself in Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the political center of the city. In this “open-air museum”, be fascinated by the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the imposing marble statue of Ammannati and by the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including the Perseus by Cellini and the Rape of the Sabines by Giambologna.
Dominating the square, the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo’s crenellated tower, one of the most famous symbols of Florence.
Following from the outside the spectacular elevated path of the Vasari Corridor, you will arrive at the romantic and picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and you will end this amazing walking tour admiring its renowned jewelry shops!
The rest of the day is at your leisure: you can enjoy your free time going for some shopping and discover unique art crafts in the numerous Florentine artisan shops, taste local products in one of the restaurants on the first floor of the Central Market or just sit at the table of a historic café in Piazza della Repubblica.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- You will receive your Train ticket with departure and return time, by email or whatsapp, the day before your trip
- If option selected: Duomo Guided tour only in English
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to get the time-entry ticket and Museum access, nor to have a refund or reschedule the entry
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Heart of Florence by High-speed Train: Day trip from Rome Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Round Trip by High-Speed Train:Roma Termini Station/Florence Santa Maria Novella in “standard” class
- Florence City Walking Tour with local professional guide
- Train Ticket with seat reservation
- If option selected: with Duomo Tour, Misericordia Museum free admission
- If option selected: Florence Duomo Guided Visit with direct and dedicated access
Not Included
- Tour leader from Rome
- Assistance at Roma Termini Train Station
- Assistance at Florence train station
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by CAF Tour and Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 2.5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
You will receive your Train ticket with departure and return time, by email or whatsapp, the day before your trip. Train departure from Roma Termini Station, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time.
Train departure from Florence Santa Maria Novella Station around 07:00 pm, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time
Florence Walking Tour: check in at 10:30 am at Via dei Martelli 50red- in front of Caffè Firenze, at the corner with Via dei Pucci
An assistant will wait for you with blue clothing and CAF logo.
Florence Walking Tour duration 1 and half hour
If option selected Walking tour and Duomo Guided Tour:
Duomo tour: departure time at 2.30 pm – in front of Misericordia Museum Piazza Duomo 19/20. An assistant will wait for you with blue clothing and CAF logo
from April 1st 2025: check in time at 9:45am and departure time at 10:00am.
It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time.
In case of delay it will not be possible to get the time-entry ticket and Museum access, nor to have a refund or reschedule the entry.
The service of pre-booking provided by Caf Tour & Travel, ensures to skip the general
admission line at the Museum.
Despite our reservations, during periods of increased inflow of visitors, the admission to the museums may be subject to delays due to:
– Security check at the entrance (metal detector)
– The maximum number of people allowed at the same time inside the Museum for security reasons and in order to protect the integrity of the exhibited works.
Based on the above reasons any possible delay cannot be attributable to Caf Tour & Travel responsibility.
