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Florence from Rome: Epic Full Day Tour of Art and Shopping

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Overview

Depart from Rome for a full-day tour to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for small groups of 6–7 people. Florence is a treasure of art, culture, and history, home to iconic landmarks such as Palazzo Vecchio, the Church of San Lorenzo, Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome, Giotto’s Campanile, and the Baptistery. Beyond art, Florence is one of the world’s fashion capitals, offering endless opportunities for shopping and exploring artisan workshops. Enjoy the day at your own pace, with your private assistant guiding you to the best restaurants, cafés, and shops. Savor typical Tuscan cuisine, including the famous Florentine steak paired with local red wine. With personalized support for sightseeing, shopping, and dining, this private tour ensures a seamless, memorable, and uniquely Florentine experience.

What's Included

  • Tour Assistant for the whole trip
  • Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
  • Pick-up and drop off service for hotels within the Aurelian Walls
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
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Meeting and Pickup

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- Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations in the city center - 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

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06.30-06.45 am - Pick up at your accommodation and meet with our Assistant
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Florence Historic Center

Florence is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. For lunch, you have many options such as bars, typical restaurants, pizzerias but the most famous dish in Florence is the Florentine steak with good red wine. Let yourself be guided by the tour escort for shopping, eating, sightseeing and everything will be easier. In the afternoon 2 hour visti with professional guide, you can breathe the atmosphere of medieval streets and craftsmen’s workshops and see masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Botticelli, including Michelangelo’s David 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.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence from Rome: Epic Full Day Tour of Art and Shopping?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence from Rome: Epic Full Day Tour of Art and Shopping?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tour Assistant for the whole trip.
  • Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan.
  • Pick-up and drop off service for hotels within the Aurelian Walls.
  • Accademia Gallery entrance fee.
  • Time for Shopping.
  • 2 hous professional guide in Florence.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Tips.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Florence from Rome: Epic Full Day Tour of Art and Shopping is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tour Assistant for the whole trip
  • Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
  • Pick-up and drop off service for hotels within the Aurelian Walls
  • Accademia Gallery entrance fee
  • Time for Shopping
  • 2 hous professional guide in Florence
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Accademia Gallery
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction
  • Galleria dell’Accademia admission ticket: €24 total €20 admission ticket + €4 reservation fee

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