Florence and Pisa from Rome: Day Tour Small Group Experience

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Duration:12 hours to 14 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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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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1. Piazza dei Miracoli
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.
2. Battistero di San Giovanni
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. 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.
3. Duomo di Pisa
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
4. Leaning Tower of Pisa
Admire the most famous bell tower in the world from the outside, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry.
5. Galleria dell'Accademia
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.
6. Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Visit from 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.
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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.
8. Piazza della Signoria
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.
9. Ponte Vecchio
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.
10. Piazzale Michelangelo
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.

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Posted By : bobbysiow
Seeing the iconic Pisa was amazing
And so did the baptistery
Florence the stature of David was awesome
Florintin T Bone steak was great
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 03:14:51

Posted By : shaema_k
Our driver and guide were Luigi and Yara, they were very prompt in pick up and gave us excellent information en route to our destination. Wonderful time in Pisa and Florence, it was short but we knew that going in. Glad we booked this tour as it gave us an overview of the destinations and the drive to and fro was very scenic through the Tuscany countryside.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 18:28:16

Posted By : EFRAIN_R
My wife and I enjoyed this tour. The people who guided us were very kind and attentive. We recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 16:08:02

Posted By : Maria_K
The tour was amazing and the guide Jazzy was very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. The tour of Florence was also very good.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 09:23:15

Posted By : Hailey_K
Probably one of our favorite tours. The small group is so much nicer than the bus tours you are able to spend more time at locations with an easier flow of not waiting for anyone that doesn’t get back on time. Alex and our driver did a great job at explaining the history around Florence and Pisa along with key points throughout the drive. Super friendly and one of the highlights of our trip.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 11:13:53

Posted By : Bruce_L
Knowledgeable and professional tour guide and driver. I felt safe and taken care of. I just want to say thank you
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 15:53:23

Posted By : Margaret_C
Julia and Massimo were excellent guides. They were very kind and informative. We had such a wonderful day. Definitely worth it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 04:07:20

Posted By : Val_T
Our guide Yara and driver Valentine were exceptional in every respect. What an asset to the company! Yara provided a perfect balance of guiding and allowing the experience at Pisa to happen seamlessly. She is knowledgeable and has a lovely manner, making the drive pass quickly and creating a pleasant atmosphere. Valentine’s driving skills ensured we were there safely and quickly.
There was a lot of walking in Florence as per the tour description and the local guide was knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this tour. Thanks again Yara!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 12:49:30

Posted By : latanya_l
Our lovely guide Guilia and our driver Daniele were excellent! She explained everything about Pisa and its wonderful history. Then on to Florence where we strolled thru the city then saw the statue of David. Guilia led us to a nice restaurant and the small group of 6 was perfect. Only downside was no time to shop for souvenirs @ Pisa, but I will go back again on this tour! An absolutely awe inspiring day! Loved it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 23:27:36

Posted By : B3880IStanyas
Our tour guide Guilia and driver Daniele were FANTASTIC!!!! Picking us up/dropping off is a huge plus as most tours don't provide that. We drove through to Pisa and then to Florence. Guilia taught us so much about Pisa and why the tower leans. She then led us to Florence where we met with another wonderful guide who took us through the town and to see the statute of David. They were all professional, knowledgable and a great day. I would recommend this tour and can't wait to book it again!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 22:11:36