Rome to Florence: How to Do It as a Day Trip
Rome to Florence: How to Do It as a Day Trip
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There are plenty of day trips to charming towns and cities near Rome you can take while visiting the Italian capital. Give a full day to one of the day trips from Rome and you'll be rewarded with fascinating scenery, like the kind you'll find in Florence.
What awaits you in Florence?
The trip to Florence from Rome is a full-day outing (around 13 hours) and includes a round-trip ticket on a high-speed train from Roma Termini station.
Around 9:15 am you'll arrive in Florence, where a Spanish-speaking guide will be waiting to walk you through its stunning historic center. You'll see icons of art and architecture such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio. You'll also stroll along the banks of the Arno to take in the views from the famous Ponte Vecchio.
Once the visit wraps up, at around 11:00 am, you'll have free time to explore Florence at your own pace.
What to see in Florence
One visit well worth making is to the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, where you can admire Brunelleschi's dome. This imposing monument has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most important art museums in the world. Among many other masterpieces, it's home to Botticelli's The Birth of Venus and Leonardo da Vinci's The Annunciation.
And don't miss the Accademia Gallery, where you can stand before Michelangelo's famous David.
Duration
The tour lasts roughly 13 hours in total, including 3 hours of train travel (round trip).
Price
This day trip to Florence from Rome starts at €112 per person and includes:
- Round-trip train tickets between Roma Termini and Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
- Spanish-speaking assistance at both Roma Termini and Firenze Santa Maria Novella stations.
- A map of Florence.
- A Spanish-speaking guide for the walking tour of Florence.
- Entry to the Uffizi Gallery (optional).
- Entry to the Accademia Gallery (optional).
- Guided tour of the Uffizi and Accademia galleries (optional).
On the way back to Rome, settle into your seat and enjoy the views of the beautiful vineyards along the route. Find all the details of this activity at this link or via the button below: