Overview
Discover the rich history and artistic splendor of Florence on a private car trip from Rome. Visit Florence Cathedral and the Basilica of Santa Croce, and see highlights such as Palazzo Vecchio, Vecchio Ponte and more.
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the highlights of Florence with a 5-Star Local Guide
Learn about Michelangelo, Galileo, da Vinci and more
Visit the iconic Florence Cathedral
Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce
Enjoy the comfort of private transportation from Rome
Florence is the capital of the Tuscan region and one of the most important cultural centers in Italy. You can now see its highlights and learn about the birth of Renaissance with a 5-Star Local Guide on an exclusive full-day trip from Rome with private transportation. Discover the best of Florence!
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce
- Free admission to Florence Cathedral
- Private Day Trip from Rome to Florence by Car
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Rome
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who will fluent in the language of your choice (in Florence only)
- Lunch (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Rome
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Florence
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of Santa Croce
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Ponte alle Grazie
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Signoria
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. Please be ready to depart on time as there is a strict schedule that has to be followed to see all of the highlights of Florence.
- The guide will meet you in Florence. During transfers, your English and Spanish speaking driver will be able to answer inquiries and requests.
- Free admission to Florence Cathedral includes only the main part of the church, without access to the dome, baptistry, museum or bell tower. Admission may be excluded from the itinerary if the entry line is too long.
- Headsets / whispers will be provided for groups larger than 5 inside the Basilica of Santa Croce.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica di Santa Croce grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 4 people. The Basilica of Santa Croce has limited opening hours on Sundays and holidays. It's closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside. It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Florence.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Lunch can be arranged upon request.
- Even though we provide this tour for upto 50 people, the tour needs to be rebooked if there are more than 15 people.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce.
- Free admission to Florence Cathedral.
- Private Day Trip from Rome to Florence by Car.
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Rome.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who will fluent in the language of your choice (in Florence only).
- Lunch (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Full Day Tour in Florence from Rome by Car is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Full Day Tour in Florence from Rome by Car will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce
- Free admission to Florence Cathedral
- Private Day Trip from Rome to Florence by Car
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Rome
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who will fluent in the language of your choice (in Florence only)
- Lunch (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. Please be ready to depart on time as there is a strict schedule that has to be followed to see all of the highlights of Florence.
- The guide will meet you in Florence. During transfers, your English and Spanish speaking driver will be able to answer inquiries and requests.
- Free admission to Florence Cathedral includes only the main part of the church, without access to the dome, baptistry, museum or bell tower. Admission may be excluded from the itinerary if the entry line is too long.
- Headsets / whispers will be provided for groups larger than 5 inside the Basilica of Santa Croce.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica di Santa Croce grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 4 people. The Basilica of Santa Croce has limited opening hours on Sundays and holidays. It's closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside. It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Florence.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Lunch can be arranged upon request.
- Even though we provide this tour for upto 50 people, the tour needs to be rebooked if there are more than 15 people.
