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Rome to Florence and Pisa: Small Group Day Trip
3.3
26 Ratings
Roma
Discover Florence and Pisa in a day from Rome. Enjoy a small-group tour with a friendly driver, exploring iconic landmarks and stunning architecture.
Discover Florence and Pisa in a day from Rome. Enjoy a small-group tour with a friendly driver, exploring iconic landmarks and stunning architecture.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Florence - Arrive in Florence after a comfortable 3-hour drive from Rome in an air-conditioned minivan. Discover the wonders of Florence, including Santa Maria Novella, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Church and Museum of Orsanmichele, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, and much more.
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- Florence - Arrive in Florence after a comfortable 3-hour drive from Rome in an air-conditioned minivan. Discover the wonders of Florence, including Santa Maria Novella, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Church and Museum of Orsanmichele, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, and much more.
- Piazzale Michelangelo - Enjoy the panoramic views, a perfect spot for photography.
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Admire the exterior of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, renowned for its stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi. The cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture by Arnolfo di Cambio, was completed in 1436. Its exterior features polychrome marble panels in green and pink, bordered by white, and a 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.
- Campanile di Giotto - View the impressive 82-meter-high bell tower of Santa Maria del Fiore, located in Piazza del Duomo.
- Piazza della Signoria - Explore the historic square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. Named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also known as Palazzo Vecchio, it remains a significant political hub of the city.
- Ponte Vecchio - The Ponte Vecchio (“Old Bridge”) is a medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy, famous for its shops. Originally occupied by butchers, the shops now house jewelers, art dealers, and souvenir sellers. Nearby bridges include the Ponte Santa Trinita and the Ponte alle Grazie.
- Battistero di San Giovanni - The Pisa Baptistery of St. John (Italian: Battistero di San Giovanni) is a Roman Catholic building in Pisa, Italy. Construction began in 1152, and it was completed in 1363, becoming the second building in the Piazza dei Miracoli.
- Duomo di Pisa - Pisa Cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, located in the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, Italy. It is a prime example of Romanesque architecture, particularly the Pisan Romanesque style.
- Leaning Tower of Pisa - Visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, the freestanding bell tower of Pisa’s cathedral, famous for its nearly four-degree tilt due to an unstable foundation. It is the third oldest structure in the city’s Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), following the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry.
- Piazza dei Miracoli - Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, known worldwide for its tilt, located behind the Pisa Cathedral. It is the third oldest structure in the Piazza del Duomo, after the Cathedral and the Baptistery of Pisa. At the end of the day, the driver will ensure a safe return to Rome.
- Pisa - After a self-guided exploration of Pisa, the driver will transport you back to Rome, a journey of approximately 3 hours.
What's Included
- Transfer in a minivan
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (if inside the Aurelian Walls)
- Small group limited to a maximum of 8 people
- Transfer in a minivan
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (if inside the Aurelian Walls)
- Small group limited to a maximum of 8 people
What's Not Included
- Guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Discover Florence & Pisa at Your Leisure – A Self-Guided Day Trip Through History and Beauty
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through two of Tuscany’s most renowned cities—Florence and Pisa—without the constraints of a guided tour. This adaptable, self-paced journey allows you to explore Renaissance masterpieces, architectural marvels, and the…
Discover Florence & Pisa at Your Leisure – A Self-Guided Day Trip Through History and Beauty
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through two of Tuscany’s most renowned cities—Florence and Pisa—without the constraints of a guided tour. This adaptable, self-paced journey allows you to explore Renaissance masterpieces, architectural marvels, and the timeless charm of Italy entirely on your own timetable.
Start your day in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Stroll through its elegant squares, charming streets, and artistic treasures.
Savor a leisurely espresso or gelato at a local café and take the opportunity to shop for genuine leather goods, handmade jewelry, or exquisite Tuscan products.
Then, proceed to Pisa, home to one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Discover the breathtaking Piazza dei Miracoli, where you can capture iconic photos with the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
This flexible itinerary enables you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere, enjoy impromptu stops, and craft your own unforgettable Italian adventure.
- The experience starts with a minimun of four participants
- Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
- The day before we’ll send a mail with exact pick up time
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Location
P.za della Repubblica, 48
Piazza della Repubblica
Meeting point is in front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel in Piazza della Repubblica 48
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.3
(26 Ratings)
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Hena_h
Jul 27, 2025
great trip - So we were told that we will be transferred to a mini van and then will go to Florance with a small group, but when I saw driver is heading out of city I asked him are we getting transferred ? He said” what , no we are going straight to Florance” but anyway drive was smooth and relaxed. He stopped at rest area. In Florance another family joined us but they had the same experience and by talking to each other we realized company gave us to another company, probably they had so many trips. But it was nice , felt like private tour , guide was good, we also made friend with another family so we as great time .
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Carol_l
Jan 16, 2025
Great tour, without Guide - Great opportunity to see Florence and Pisa if staying in Rome. There is no guide as it is basically a van ride to the 2 cities. Our driver did not speak English which was a small problem in Florence. He let us out in a small neighborhood to go explore. However, we did not know what was ahead so stopped at first restaurant for an hour. Met some people who spoke English and they directed us down the street and around the corner where all the activity was. Looked on Google maps to find Statue of David. Ran out of time because we wasted an hour at the restaurant. At Pisa, very easy to know where to go and enough time to explore and enjoy. Driver was wonderful just needed better directions in Florence.
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Robryan1978
May 21, 2025
Enjoyable Trip but too much for 1 day. Florence in one day is enough. - Had a lovely day in Florence and Pisa. Both places are incredible with the architecture and the beautiful squares and lovely shops and scenary. The bus was great and we had time to stop and get Pizza and some wine in Pisa.
I think though it is too much to do a trip to both in the same day. Florence was very rushed and no time to pop in anywhere or relax for coffee or get some shopping. The schedule is too tight. I would suggest break them up. Pisa is nice but not a lot for a day trip. I would love to see Florence again as felt I did not get to see a lot. So I would not recommend the day trip tour on that basis, unless there was an option just to do Florence from Rome in the 1 day. Met some lovely people and driver was nice. We were though told at the start the tour did not include a guide which was extra and whilst we missed it when booking I was a bit dissappointed as otherwise it just becomes a taxi ride to both.
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Leah_f
Jun 29, 2025
Just kind of ok - Driver was a little rude. Not a lot of time in each location, so if you want a full day in Florence, this is not the excursion for you.
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Tania_d
Jul 27, 2025
It was really an... - It was really an unpleasant experience. The tour guide was really rude and asked for tip upfront . We've already paid $400 and he asked for extra 75 euro in cash for each of us if we wanted him to walk with us in Florence . He parked the car in a parking lot way further than the destination and made us walk all the way. He was late for about 30 mins for the second part of the trip
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Joanne_b
Jul 11, 2025
Avoid. Extortionate taxi... - Avoid. Extortionate taxi service. Blatant false advertising. Refused refund, charge back through credit card. Avoid at all costs.
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Kathylo2591en
May 21, 2025
Very stressful I have requested a refund. - Terrible experience. We did not have a guide or any information. We rode in a small van and were unloaded in Florence with no information. We went straight to train station and returned to Rome.
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Lauren_g
Apr 23, 2025
AVOID at all costs!!! - This is just a taxi service, and not a good one at that!!!
You could get an Uber to drive you there for cheaper.
This wasn't a good experience for us and I would recommend you avoid this 'tour' at all costs!!!
We were dropped off at a random location outside the main tourist area of Florence and expected to find our own way to all of the listed places in the itinerary, and the driver proceeded to wait for us where he left us.
It seemed like he had absolutely no knowledge of where to go and told us to use our GPS to find our way.
We were very well aware that this was not a guided tour but we weren't even taken to the locations promised on this site.
And the driver couldn't even come and fetch us from a closer location.
When we got lost he sent us a pin and told us he is just a driver and not a tour guide.
This is blatant FALSE ADVERTISING!!!
To make matters worse, he was falling asleep behind the wheel. We gave him water to splash on his face and had to keep talking to him because we were afraid.
Our lives were put in danger by the carelessness of the tour company and the driver.
The drive back was extremely uncomfortable after these incidents but we had no choice. It was extremely nerve-wracking.
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Ghada_e
Apr 22, 2025
The worst experience in Rome - The worst experience I have ever had not in my travel to Italy but in all my travels around the world. My trip was on 22 April, they sent to me an email telling me that the trip was changed to April 21, but this was not a big problem to me. On 21 April the driver took me and another 6 travelers by a non comfortable minivan and after a 3 hours drive he dropped us in Florence in a square far away from the city center in front of the libreria nazionale and was about to leave us. He told us I am just a driver, my job is to leave all of you here, navigate in the city by your own and after 3 hours come back here and I will come to take you to Pisa.. We fought with him, l tolled him that you should take us to the places mentioned in the website of your company and in the voucher. He refused. I threatened him that I will call the police because we paid money for a certain service mentioned in the booking voucher and you through us in the street. He crossed the street to the other side and did some phone calls after that he came and said I will take you around the city according to the voucher. He took us to only 3 places in Florence just to have a look from outside then to one place in Pisa. Then back to Rome. We spent only few minutes in each place not enough to visit any of them. I will complain officially to viator company and to tourist information office in Rome. This is not a tourist company at all. A worst experience I have ever had in my life..
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Tony_n
Apr 11, 2025
Worst small group "tour" ever - I would give it a zero star if that was possible. Our driver Umberto must have been in his late 60 or in his 70s. He couldn't see well or hear well. Drove drastically under the posted speed limit, couldn't stay in a lane, and at one point stopped at the fork on on a highway, he could have gotten us rear ended. He got us there in 5 hours, it should have been a 3 hours drive MAX. But, on the drive back to the hotel. He dropped us off at a location for his convenience and told us to us to use Google maps to get to where we wanted to go.
Complete waste of money
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