Florence & Pisa – Two Treasures in one day
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Enjoy a wonderful day in Pisa and Florence on this day-trip by bus! Meet your driver and tour leader at the meeting point and start your adventure towards Florence. Our expert tour leader will introduce you to the history and culture of the region. Endulge yourself with a delicious ice cream from one of Florence's finest Gelato makers - all free of charge and included in your tour ticket ! Visit magnificent Unesco World Heritage sites such as the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa and enjoy free time to discover the birthplace of the Reinassance while walking through the streets of Florence.
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Meet your guide and driver and start your excursion towards Pisa and Florence.
Situated in Piazza del Duomo, at the heart of Florence is the glorious Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, topped by Brunelleschi's cupola, a true masterpiece of engineering. In the square you can also admire the Baptistry and Giotto's bell tower, sharing similar decorative styles in green, white and pink.
Created as part of a project of drastic changes to the historical centre of Florence in the late 1800, nowadays Piazza della Repubblica is filled with cafes, terraces and shops, a reminder to its ancient origins as the site of the Roman forum.
The square is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and it still maintains the reputation of political focus of the city. The square is encircled by Palazzo Vecchio (the city town hall), the Uffizi Gallery and the Loggia della Signoria - an open-air sculptur gallery of antique and Reinassance art.
This medieval stone bridge was the only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II. Characteristics are the shops built on its sides, which used to be common practice: however, butchers, farmers and tanners of the old days are now replaced by jewellers, art dealers and souvenirs sellers.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site "Piazza dei Miracoli" (Miracle Square) in Pisa. Here you will have the time to discover and admire universally known monuments such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry and the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery), all magnificent examples of Romanesque architecture.
The bell tower, known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is by far the most famous building within the "Piazza dei Miracoli". Begun in 1173, the tower has been leaning since the beginnings of its construction and it is widely recognized as an outstanding feat of engineering. This spectacular monument can been enjoyed from the ground or by climbing tho 273 steps to the top, where you will get an beautiful view over the surroundings.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(25)
Booked this excursion for 4 adults. We were picked up at the port and had the same driver for the entire time and a dedicated tour guide for the walking tour of Florence. Just the four of us! Great pictures at Pisa. Sis and B-I-L went in the Baptistry. Hubs and I enjoyed a coffee at a cafe. Tour guide in Florence was excellent. Giacomo was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed his insights. Had time for lunch at the rooftop restaurant in Florence. Back to the ship with no worries about time. Highly recommend!
This trip was awesome!! Junasco and Eli were very knowledgeable in the history of Florence and Pisa. Thank you to both!! (Excursions4U.con).
Our guide in Florence was excellent. She was very informative and gave us time to absorb all the sights.
We had a wonderful time with Adriana, she was very knowledgeable of history, art, food and shopping.
Fantastic Day. Elia (Driver and Guide) and Giacomo ( Florence Guide) were fantastic. Both very knowledgeable and patient as well as easily understood. Could not have been better
Adriana was our tour guide in Florence and she was absolutely amazing! In a short period of time we walked through Florence and avoided crowds, tried amazing food and gelato at more lowkey spots and she was funny and engaging the whole time. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Europe. Also our driver Francesco was so accommodating and got us safely to and from our destinations quickly while navigating crazy weather. 5/5!
Small number of participants (5), a great driver and guide that set a nice pace. Go to Pisa for the tower, Florence for the beauty and much smaller crowds than our other stops.
Our driver and tour guide were both professional, knowledgeable and punctual. They were very empathetic and accommodating to a family that came ill-prepared to walk on the cobblestone streets of Europe, pointing out places to go to get out of the heat while the rest of us toured these beautiful cities. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic as he safely guided us to key areas while explaining the history of what we were seeing. They kept track of time, ensuring we returned to our cruise ship on time. It was a most enjoyable day. Just an FYI: I would suggest that if you are unable to walk long distances or walk on uneven surfaces this may not be the tour for you.
Well worth the time. We were looking for a good balance between walking and driving, and this was perfect. Our driver to Pisa and Florence, Micheal, was very friendly and informative. Our walking guide in Florence, jacamo (sp?), was also very friendly and informative. This tour takes you to the key sites and provides relevant information, however, it does not provide tickets to anywhere on the tour, which is what we expected. This is a quick way to visit places, and that was important to us since we wanted to get back to Livorno to board our cruise ship with plenty of time. To improve, add another 30 min in Pisa.
We had a fantastic tour! Starting from our incredible driver Simone who showed us a great time and made sure we were hydrated and always on time at all of our destinations. His English was excellent and we truly enjoyed Pisa and Florence. Our tour guide was wonderful too. We highly recommend this tour!
