From Rome to Tuscany: Discover Florence and Pisa in One Day
Description
• Cross the Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence that was not destroyed in World War II and know why. • Behold the octagonal dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria di Fiori, made of 4 million bricks and discover how Brunelleschi managed to raise this work that seemed impossible for the time. • Walk around Piazza della Signoria where the thermal facilities were located in Roman times and where an identical copy indicates the original location of Michelangelo's David. • Learn curious facts about the Tower of Pisa, did you know that it started by leaning in one direction and then continued to lean in the opposite direction?
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Square with green areas and the emblematic leaning tower and majestic cathedral of Pisa, with marble bands. Spend some free time here to take funny pictures.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, in the center of Piazza dei Miracoli is a medieval Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, the episcopal seat of the Italian city of Pisa
Did you know that it started by leaning in one direction and then continued to lean in the opposite direction? From here we will go back to the bus and start the journey to Florence
The first stop in Florence will be Piazza Santa Croce. The centerpiece of this square is the Basilica di Santa Croce, one of the most important Franciscan churches in Italy. It is known for its distinctive Gothic architecture and is the final resting place for some of Italy's most illustrious figures, including Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Niccolò Machiavelli, and Dante Alighieri.
Discover the wonderful Piazza del Duomo, the main square in the heart of Florence. It is renowned for its stunning architecture and is surrounded by some of the city's most iconic landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or the Giotto's Campanile. Here you will have free time to walk around the city and discover it on your own.
Commonly known as Il Duomo, this iconic cathedral is renowned for its distinctive dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, which is considered an architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance. It is famous for its red-tiled dome, the marble façade, and Giotto's bell tower.
This spectacular temple from the 15th century is a Dominican church with frescoes by Gothic and early Renaissance masters.
Walk over the Vecchio Bridge and discover the history behind the shops that line both sides. They are built on the bridge and have historically been used by merchants, especially jewelers and goldsmiths. The tents are suspended over the river and are supported by columns.
Piazza della Signoria is the central square of Florence, in Tuscany, Italy. It is the seat of civil power with the "Old Palace" and is the heart of the city's social life.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is mandatory that children under 11 years old seat on a baby car seat. Amigo Tours can not provide it. Please bring your own baby car seat.
- This tour has a very tight itinerary and the distances in the cities are great. From Rome to Pisa there is a 4h ride and the same back from Florence. We do not recommend it for people with mobility problems. The pace of the visit is demanding.
- Please note, this tour travels between the cities by bus, and you will be on this bus for several hours. Specifically the journey from Rome to Pisa lasts approximately 4 hours, and the same for the return to Rome from Florence
- You will enjoy Pisa and Florence at your own pace, but you can always count on your tour leader for any doubt or requirement.
- If you have chosen the audioguide option in Florence we will send you the instructions to download it when your booking is confirmed. Please note an Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- To download the audio guide on the bus, you will need an internet conection.
- It is recommended to bring headphones for a better experience.
- It is mandatory that children under 11 years old sit in a baby car seat. Amigo Tours can not provide it. Please bring your own baby car seat.
Reviews(1,246)
The trip was amazing. The tour guide was Sara who is so professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. She guided us properly and told us where to go to enjoy our experience in Pisa and Florence. I highly recommend this trip for others.
Was able to see the major attractions in a short period of time on this tour with my family. Roberto was a fantstic tour guide and very knowledgeable .It is a long day, but we enjoyed it regardless.Thank you to the 2 drivers Gratia and Salvadore for keeping our journey safe
Loved the tour, everything was excellent. Tour quide was the best we have ever met really funny and professional. :)
Excelent!! and good person ! so beautiful Pisa and Florencia
Roberto was enthusiastic and full of positive energy. He translate it all in English and Spanish and was very eager to answer questions.
Roberto was an amazing tour guide! He explained everything and made sure we stayed together.
Awesome Roberto was very nice and very informative. He made me feel safe five stars all around !
Sara was a great guide! she speaks Italian, English, Spanish & French. She’s very friendly, knowledgeable & gave us a handful of recommendations, tips & an itinerary! We were free to go where we wanted as long as it was during the allocated time, which was great as we got to experience monuments & sites on our own rather than with our whole group. The bus was a comfortable ride (with ac & charging ports-which was helpful) & we were able to leave any souvenirs we bought on the bus & they were kept safe by the bus drivers! Another plus was being able to buy water on the bus (we walked a lot so we kept drinking all our water & needed more). I would highly recommend the amigos tour to anyone looking for a guide & trying to hit multiple sites in one day! Again, sara was amazing & I would definitely recommend!!!
Sara was amazing! We had the best experience she was very helpful with directions and tips for our experience. She explained the history of both destinations in depth and answered all of our questions. Definitely worth the money considering how expensive public transit to both destinations can be. Thank you Sara you did great!!
The cities visited A WONDER, SPECTACULAR! The transfer in good hands, responsible drivers, and SARA (guide): 10/10. Greetings from Peru!
