Florence and Pisa from Rome: Enjoy a Full Day Small Group Tour

About this experience

Experience the ultimate day of Italian art and history on a full-day tour from Rome to Pisa and Florence! In Pisa, marvel at the iconic Leaning Tower from the outside and explore the dazzling Baptistery and Duomo, all gleaming in white marble. Then, head to Florence, the legendary cradle of the Renaissance. After a stop for lunch at your own expense, join your expert guide for a walking tour through the city’s artistic treasures. See masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo, including the world-famous David at the Accademia. Explore the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Stroll through Piazza della Signoria and admire the historic Ponte Vecchio spanning the Arno River. End your day at Piazzale Michelangelo with a jaw dropping panoramic view of Florence....a perfect finale to an unforgettable Italian adventure.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 90 min

   Enjoy the marvels inside the Piazza dei Miracoli, 4 monuments: The Baptistery (famous for its echo), the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower, the Cemetery. Take a souvenir photo with the background of the leaning Toore that you are holding.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 30 min

   The Pisa Baptistery of St. John (Italian: Battistero di San Giovanni) is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical building in Pisa, Italy. Construction started in 1152 to replace an older baptistery, and when it was completed in 1363, it became the second building, in chronological order, in the Piazza dei Miracoli. The shape of the building, the material used, the distribution of the interior spaces given by the columns and the space between the two domes make the Baptistery create an incredible effect of acoustic resonance, better known as Echo. The sound spreads throughout the space, like a continuous wave, rising in tonality to the point of suggesting the presence of an angelic choir. Every half hour the Baptistery staff performs a small demonstration for tourists: the effect is not to be missed.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 30 min

   Pisa Cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, in the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, Italy. It is a notable example of Romanesque architecture, in particular the style known as Pisan Romanesque

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 15 min

   Admire the most famous bell tower in the world from the outside, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry.

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 45 min

   The visit includes the Accademy Gallery where inside is the David, Michelangelo's famous sculpture. Michelangelo’s David at the “Accademia in addition to the work of David, there are also other sculptures and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists.

6. Stop 6

   Duration: 15 min

   The cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Visit from outside), with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi, is the cathedral of Florence. Construction began in 1296, Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.

7. Stop 7

   Duration: 15 min

   The Baptistery of San Giovanni stands in front of the Cathedral and is the ancient religious and civil center of the city, as well as a masterpiece of Italian Romanesque. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city: it probably dates back to the 5th century, and took on its current appearance in the 11th-12th century. With an octagonal plan, it is covered on the outside with white and green Prato marble with geometric motifs and has an eight-section roof; the decoration was enriched in the 16th century with statues and bas-reliefs. The three gilded bronze doors are the work of Andrea Pisano (south door, built around 1330), and Lorenzo Ghiberti (north, 1402/25 and east, 1425/52). The east door, with Stories from the Old Testament, opens towards the Cathedral and was defined by Michelangelo as the Gates of Paradise; all the doors are copies, the originals are kept in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.

8. Stop 8

   Duration: 15 min

   Adjacent to the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the Bell Tower designed by Giotto (visit outside). Giotto's Bell Tower is the majestic bell tower of the Cathedral and one of the masterpieces of Italian Gothic. The Bell Tower has a square base of approximately 15 meters per side with corner reinforcements that rise up to the horizontal cantilevered crown located at a height of 84.7 metres.

9. Stop 9

   Duration: 30 min

   Piazza della Signoria has been at the center of Florence's political life since the 14th century. The Square has seen important historical events and great triumphs take place, such as the return of the Medici in 1530. The famous sculptures located in Piazza della Signoria have references to the political events of Florence. The David (the original is located in the Accademia Gallery) was created by Michelangelo and positioned in front of Palazzo Vecchio to symbolize the power of the Florentine Republic in contrast with the tyranny of the Medici. Hercules and Cacus (1534) by Bandinelli instead symbolizes the physical power of the family.

10. Stop 10

    Duration: 15 min

    Built near a Roman-era crossing, the Ponte Vecchio was until 1218 the only bridge that crossed the Arno in Florence. Above Ponte Vecchio you can see a part of the beautiful Vasari Corridor. This corridor, built in 1565 by Giorgio Vasari, passes just above the goldsmith shops that currently stand on either side of the bridge. Commissioned by the Medici, it allowed them to move from Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti without having to cross the streets of Florence, in complete safety. At the time of the construction of the Corridor, the butchers' shops were gathered on the Ponte Vecchio, whose activity probably disturbed the passage of the Medici, who in 1593 had them moved, replacing them with the more "decorous" goldsmith shops.

11. Stop 11

    Duration: 15 min

    Piazzale Michelangelo is the most evocative point of Florence. From here you can admire the whole city with its splendid monuments. This square was dedicated to the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo and the copy of David is located in the center of the square next to the four allegories of the Medici Chapels of San Lorenzo.

What's included

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• Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&Breakfast
• 2-hour tour of Florence with a Professional Guide
• Leaning Tower of Pisa (exterior only)
• Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in an air conditioned Minivan
• Tour Assistant during the whole trip
• Florence: Admission ticket to the Accademia Gallery
• Pisa: visit of the "Piazza dei Miracoli" - Baptistery - the Cathedral (tickets included)

What's not included

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• Food and drinks
• Tips

Additional information

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• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The duration of the tour may take longer during the high season months due to heavier traffic.
• Dress code is smart casual
• Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
• Provide the correct phone number and international country code
• Pickup and drop off included service at Hotels, Apartments and B&B
• 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.
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
• One day before the tour, call to confirm the pick up.
• Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

Cancellation policy

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