Florence Day Trip by train from Rome
Rome, Italy
10 hours (Approx.)
Small group
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Modern, fast trains connect Florence with Rome in 1 hour and 30 minutes.The main station is Firenze Santa Maria Novella, on the edge of the historic old town. Traveling by train from Rome to Florence is also an easy and comfortable journey through Italy’s scenic Lazio and Tuscany regions. At the station you will meet your guide who will take you through the heart of Florence, where you can admire the most famous monuments. You will have free time for your shopping and lunch and by late afternoon you will be back in Rome with fantastic memories!
Departure train (suggest):
Rome - Florence 08.50 am Arrival at 10.22 am
Florence - Rome 06.13 pm Arrival at 07.47 pm
Departure train (suggest):
Rome - Florence 08.50 am Arrival at 10.22 am
Florence - Rome 06.13 pm Arrival at 07.47 pm
What's Included
Tour escort / Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
Train tickets
Lunch
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, noted for still having shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers. The Ponte Vecchio's two neighbouring bridges are the Ponte Santa Trinita and the Ponte alle Grazie.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Piazza del Duomo (English: "Cathedral Square") is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, (Tuscany - Italy). It is one of the most visited places in Europe and the world and in Florence, the most visited area of the city. The square contains the Florence Cathedral with the Cupola del Brunelleschi, the Giotto's Campanile, the Florence Baptistery, the Loggia del Bigallo, the Opera del Duomo Museum, and the Arcivescovile and Canonici's palace. The west zone of this square is called Piazza San Giovanni.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is the cathedral of Florence, Italy (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the 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.
Admission Ticket Free
The Palazzo Vecchio "Old Palace") is the town hall of Florence. It overlooks the Piazza della Signoria with its copy of Michelangelo's David statue as well as the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi.
Admission Ticket Free
Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, situated just across from the main railway station named after it.
Admission Ticket Free
Most of the major tourist sights in Florence are within easy walking distance of each other. It is possible to walk from one end of the historic center of Florence to the other - North-South or East-West in a half hour. Walking is not only an easy way to get around, it also offers the chance to 'take in' much more of the city life.
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- *Please note that train tickets will be purchased a week in advance. In case of cancellation up to seven days prior departure the ticket costs will be fully charged.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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