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Florence in a Day from Rome Art Renaissance and Tuscan Bites

5.0 (one review) 6–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Florence in a Day from Rome Art Renaissance and Tuscan Bites

About this activity

Leave Rome behind and enjoy a Florence day trip from Rome by high-speed train, ideal for travelers with just one day who want to see it all. Depart early from Roma Termini and reach Florence in just over 1.5 hours aboard a comfortable high-speed train, avoiding traffic. Meet your local expert guide and begin a private guided walking tour of Florence’s historic center, discovering its most iconic landmarks while experiencing the city like a local. Along the way, enjoy authentic food tastings.

In the afternoon, return to Florence Santa Maria Novella station and travel back to Rome by high-speed train. Train tickets, guide, museum reservations, and timings are arranged: this seamless day trip from Rome to Florence lets you relax and enjoy art and history without stress.

Please note: To make the most of Florence in one day, choose the FD option with Uffizi & Accademia and add also a private guided tour to see Michelangelo’s David and world-famous Renaissance masterpieces.

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At a glance

Duration
6–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Your Local X

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private Walking Tour + Tuscan Tasting (included in both options)
  • Included: Tasting of selected local products and experience authentic Florentine flavors during the tour.
  • Included: Timed entry tickets Uffizi & Accademia (if the “Florence, Uffizi & Accademia” option is selected)
  • Included: Licensed Guide
  • Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Round-trip transportation from Rome to Florence by high-speed train
  • Included: Private Uffizi & Accademia Guided Tour (if the “Florence, Uffizi & Accademia” option is selected)

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Stazione Roma Termini

    1 h 30 min

    If you selected the train option, please arrive 20 minutes early to ensure a smooth start. Check the departure boards for your Florence train (Florence Santa Maria Novella) to confirm the platform and departure time, and get ready to begin your day exploring Florence.

  2. Piazza San Giovanni

    Passing by

    Meet your expert local guide at Piazza di San Giovanni 14, right in front of the Panerai boutique, and begin your tour.

  3. Piazza della Signoria

    10 min

    The city’s political center, an open-air museum filled with symbolic statues and historic buildings.

  4. Ponte Vecchio

    Passing by

    Florence’s most iconic bridge, famous for its historic shops and panoramic river views.

  5. Piazza Del Duomo

    10 min

    The monumental heart of Florence, home to outstanding masterpieces of Renaissance architecture

  6. Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

    10 min Admission not included

    A walk along the exterior of one of the world’s most famous museums, leading toward the Arno River.

  7. Stazione Roma Termini

    Passing by

    Return to Rome as your day in Florence comes to an end, taking with you unforgettable memories of Renaissance masterpieces, timeless architecture, and the unique charm of Tuscany.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • If you selected the train option, please arrive 20 minutes early to ensure a smooth start. Check the departure boards for your Florence train (Florence Santa Maria Novella) to confirm the platform and departure time, and get ready to begin your day exploring Florence.

End point

  • If you selected the train option, please arrive 20 minutes early to ensure a smooth start. Check the departure boards for your Florence train (Florence Santa Maria Novella) to confirm the platform and departure time, and get ready to begin your day exploring Florence.

Pickup points

  • InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace by IHG
  • Albergo Ottocento
  • Al Manthia Hotel
  • Hotel Nord Nuova Roma
  • Luxury Rooms H 2000 Roma
  • Gioberti Art Hotel
  • Cloud 7 Hotel Roma
  • Floris Hotel
  • Hotel Castellino Roma
  • Hotel Andreina
  • Hotel Milo
  • Hotel Nardizzi Americana

and 350 more pickup points

Pick-up is provided only for the private car option (hotel/BnB must be located within the Aurelian Walls)

Using your ticket

If you choose the Uffizi and Accademia option, your guide will have your entrance tickets with them.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Florence, Uffizi & Accademia

    Uffizi Gallery & Accademia : Uffizi & Accademia Gallery Private Tour . Skip the line Tickets included.

    Duration: 5 hours: Private Guided Tour of Florence: City Center walking tour with Tuscan tastings, Uffizi Gallery & Accademia

    High-speed train : High-speed train round trip Rome–Florence

  • Florence & Tuscan Tastings

    Duration: 2 hours: Private Guided Walking Tour of Florence led by an Expert Local Guide, featuring carefully selected tasting stops.

    High-speed train : High-speed train round trip Rome–Florence

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