Florence and Pisa from Rome: Enjoy a Full Day Private Tour
Description
Departure from Rome for a full-day tour to the “Cradle of the Renaissance”. First stop Pisa, you will see “Piazza dei Miracoli” with its famous Leaning Tower and you will visit the Baptistery and the “Duomo”, all monuments in shining white marble. Continuation to Florence, the legendary city of artists and architects from the 14th to 17th centuries. Stop for lunch. At 2:30 pm meet with the guide for a walking tour of Florence. Once in the city center, you can breathe the atmosphere of medieval streets and craftsmen’s workshops and see masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo, including the famous David located inside at the “Accademia”. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi and admire the Baptistery as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower. The tour ends with a breathtaking view from Piazzale Michelangelo, a superb panoramic view of Florence with its monuments, group photo and departure to Rome.
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Itinerary
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.
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. Enjoy 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.
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
Admire the most famous bell tower in the world , the Leaning Tower of Pisa (visit outside), known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in the "Piazza dei Miracoli" , after the cathedral and the Baptistry.
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.
The cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (visit 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.
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.
The Baptistery of San Giovanni (visit outside) is located in Piazza Duomo, in front of the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore, it is one of the most important monuments in Florence. The origins of the monument are not certain. It is thought to have been built on the ruins of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the God Mars around the 4th-5th century AD. The first mention dates back to 897 when it was referred to as a basilica. In 1128 it officially became the city's baptistery, where the baptism rite took place. The baptistery, named after the patron saint of the city, is characterized by an octagonal plan, covered by a dome with eight segments covered on the outside by a pyramid roof. The exterior of the building is decorated with white Carrara marble and green Prato marble, characteristic of Florentine Romanesque architecture.
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.
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.
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. Visit of the panorama and group photography
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations - The address must to be provided on the reservation. - Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time. - Please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your accommodation 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate only applies when you book with two adults
- Dress code is smart casual
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Pickup and Drop-off at Hotel, Apartment, B&B
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- One day before please call to confirm the pick up
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Please call to verify one day before pick up time
Reviews(120)
Our tour to Florence and Pisa was wonderful. Our tour guide Agnese was very knowledgeable and kind and as we felt very safe with Fabrizio our driver. I would recommend this tour to anyone of my friends or family it was fun and very informative.
We had a wonderful day trip from Rome to Florence and Pisa with Welcome Italy. Our driver Walter was professional, friendly, and made the entire journey comfortable. Our tour guide Nariman was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciated their kindness and excellent service. Highly recommended!
Fabulous and our guide was the absolute best !
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to know that your private day tour to Florence and Pisa was such a fabulous experience. It is especially rewarding to hear that your guide made such a remarkable impression and contributed so greatly to making the day memorable, engaging, and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another exceptional experience in Italy
We had so much fun on this tour with our wonderful guide Ana and our driver Alessio. Ana was very friendly and knowledgeable. Ana knew the best places to take photos and suggested places to eat. We had quite a few laughs throughout the day. Alessio picked and dropped us right outside our B&B. We we had more time in Italy we would have booked another tour with them. They really made the tour so easy and enjoyable. Thanks
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to know that Ana and Alessio made your day not only enjoyable, but also relaxed, personal, and full of memorable moments. Ana will be especially happy to hear that you appreciated her friendliness, knowledge, and thoughtful recommendations for the best photo spots and places to eat, as well as the laughter you shared throughout the day. We are equally pleased that Alessio’s attentive service, including the convenient pickup and drop-off directly at your B&B, helped make the entire experience seamless and comfortable. Knowing that you would have happily booked another tour with them is one of the greatest compliments we could receive. Thank you sincerely for choosing Welcome Italy, and we hope your next visit gives us the opportunity to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience.
The pickup and drop off were at my hotel! Our Tour leader: Nariman, provided an informative and enjoyable day. I appreciate him going above and beyond to answer questions, make an enjoyable day, and take pictures for us! I appreciate he made reservations for our lunch! Our Driver: Artur, did an amazing job and continuously helped me out of the van when we stopped. Our Guide in Florence: Luis, provided a memorable and informative tour! It was amazing day!
Thank you very much for sharing such a thoughtful review. We are delighted to know that your day was both seamless and memorable from the convenient hotel pickup and drop-off to every carefully arranged detail along the way. Nariman will be especially pleased to hear how much you appreciated his knowledge, attentiveness, willingness to go above and beyond, and thoughtful touches such as taking photos and arranging your lunch reservation. We are equally grateful for your kind words about Artur, whose professionalism, careful driving, and considerate assistance throughout the day helped ensure your comfort at every stop. Luis will also be delighted to know that his guided tour of Florence was both informative and memorable. It is wonderful to hear that the entire team contributed to making your experience such an amazing one. Thank you sincerely for choosing us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another unforgettable journey in Italy.
Our full day private tour was exceptionally led by our Tour Leader, Nariman and conveniently provided by our driver Roberto. They were professional, thoughtful, and accommodating every step of the way. Nariman’s wealth of knowledge and recommendations made the experience personable. The minivan was clean and the AC was perfect. They cultivated a friendly ambiance for the entire family. We recommend the experience, A+!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and enthusiastic recommendation. We are delighted to know that Nariman and Roberto made your full-day private tour such a comfortable, personalized, and memorable experience for the entire family. Nariman will be especially pleased to hear that his knowledge, thoughtful recommendations, and warm approach added a personal dimension to your journey, while Roberto’s professionalism and attentive service ensured that every transfer was smooth and enjoyable. We are also very happy that you appreciated the cleanliness and comfort of the minivan, as these details are an important part of the quality experience we strive to provide. Your A+ rating means a great deal to our entire team, and we sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family again on another unforgettable experience in Italy.
Malak was very knowledgeable and looked after us like family. It was a very hot day and both Malak and Ronerto were very flexible so we could make the most while staying cool at the same time. Roberto was very professional and also managed to bypass a blocked motorway saving us hours. Great tour and we learnt a lot. Carla was there for us in Florence who provided great insights.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Malak’s knowledge, kindness, and attentive care made you feel like family throughout the day. We’re also pleased that Roberto’s professionalism and driving expertise helped ensure a smooth and comfortable journey, even finding an alternative route to avoid major traffic delays. It’s wonderful to know that Carla’s insights in Florence added even more value to your experience. Thank you for choosing our tour and for your kind words about our team. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Italy.
We had a fantastic tour with our guide Nariman and driver Roberto! The whole experience was top notch. Nariman was very friendly and knowledgeable and took time to answer all questions and shared his special insight on all of the places of interest. We really enjoyed how engaging he was as well as fun and funny he was. Roberto was a very safe driver and was very polite, careful, and helpful as well! The whole tour was amazing and when it was over we were very pleased. I would definitely recommend this tour with Nariman and Roberto!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Nariman and Roberto. Nariman’s passion for sharing Italy’s history and culture, combined with his friendly and engaging personality, truly makes every tour special. We’re also delighted that Roberto’s safe driving, professionalism, and kindness helped make your day comfortable and enjoyable. Your kind words mean a lot to our entire team, and we’re especially happy to know that the tour exceeded your expectations. Thank you for recommending us we hope to welcome you back to Italy for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Very accommodating driver (Adam) and guide (Jazzy). They were punctual, professional, personable, and polite. The vehicle was very comfortable.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Adam and Jazzy made such a positive impression with their punctuality, professionalism, and friendly approach. We’re also pleased that you found the vehicle comfortable and were able to enjoy the journey in a relaxed way. Thank you for choosing our tour and for your kind words about our team. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Italy.
After doing 2 large group tours, it was a real treat to do this small group one. There were only 4 of us, and that made a huge difference. JB and the driver picked us up from the hotel in a van. It was difficult to get in and out from the back seats and I think the van needed a better suspension as it was a really bumpy ride. We got dropped off at convenient locations and enjoyed everything.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re so pleased to hear that the small-group format made such a positive difference after your previous larger group tours, and that you enjoyed the convenience of hotel pickup and being dropped off close to the main sights. JB and your driver will be happy to know that you appreciated their service throughout the day. We’re sorry to hear that getting in and out of the rear seats was uncomfortable and that the ride felt bumpier than expected. We truly appreciate this feedback, as guest comfort during the journey is very important to us and your comments help us improve. Thank you for choosing our Florence and Pisa tour, and we’re glad that overall you enjoyed everything the day had to offer.
