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Rome to Florence: High-Speed Train Day Trip with Duomo & Uffizi

Rome, Italy
Independent Florence Day Trip from Rome by High Speed Train
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From $244.06

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 12 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Travel by train from Rome to Florence on this day trip that makes it easy for you to see the highlights of one of Italy’s most popular destinations. After the high-speed rail journey, skip the lines with a direct access ticket to the world famous Uffizi Gallery, and explore the city on a guided walking tour. You'll have free time in the afternoon to roam the Renaissance city on your own before heading back to Rome.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi Gallery to avoid crowds
  • Check out major attractions like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio
  • Travel in comfort by high-speed train
  • Take a walking tour to see the sights with a professional guide

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up (only if selecting the proper option)
  • High-speed train tickets (roundtrip) - Rome Termini to Florence S.M.N. and back
  • Tour leader for the whole day
  • Walking guided tour of the Florence City Centre
  • Professional local guide in Florence
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Uffizi Gallery
  • Headsets
  • Semi-private experience with max. 9 people
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Via Marsala, 46, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

    If your accommodation isn't within our pickup service area, please come directly to the tour's starting point. Meeting point at 7.30AM in Via Marsala 46/48, opposite Caffé Trombetta. team wearing the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Termini stop.

Pickup points

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Start time

07:30 AM

End point

  • Roma Termini
    Via Giovanni Giolitti, 40, 00185 Rome, RM, Italy

Pickup details

Hotel Pickup Details: For hotel pick-up, contact us at least 24 hours before your tour for confirmed pick-up timing. Be prepared in the hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up. Self-Arrival Option: If your accommodation isn't within our pickup service area, please come directly to the tour's starting point. Meeting point at 7.30AM in Via Marsala 46/48, opposite Caffé Trombetta. Late arrivals won't be accomodate. Spot our team wearing the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Termini stop.

What To Expect

Your day trip from Rome to Florence starts at Termini Station, where you’ll board the high-speed train for the 1.5-hour trip north to Florence, in the region of Tuscany. Admire the Italian countryside from the window of your standard-class carriage along the way.

Upon arrival, enjoy walking tour of Florence to see big-name sights, beginning at the Duomo and continuing past the Ponte Vecchio, Via dei Cerretani, Piazza della Repubblica, and Piazza della Signoria, learning about the city's history as you go. You'll also enjoy a skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi Gallery to see Renaissance masterpieces including Leonardo da Vinci’s Annunciation.

Afterward, enjoy some free time to continue exploring Florence.

A few tips for your free time: check out the lovely views and landscapes in Piazzale Michelangelo and the Boboli Gardens, or if you’re into art, don't miss the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David sculpture. And a walk through the city center isn’t complete without a stop at the Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori) to climb up Brunelleschi’s Dome.

When your time in the city ends, meet up with the group at Piazza del Duomo for the return train ride to Rome Termini Station, where your day trip concludes.

Stazione Roma Termini

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza del Duomo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Campanile di Giotto

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Baptistery of St. John

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza della Repubblica

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gallerie Degli Uffizi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Santa Maria Novella

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Operated by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Grace L
We are so glad we took this trip. At first we thought the day would be too long, but it was just the right amount of time. Our guides were efficient in getting us from place to place including at the train stations and were knowledgeable about the best things to see in Florence in one day. We were able to see all the highlights museum, top works, The David, etc. and still had free time to explore on our enjoy and enjoy the food and atmosphere of Florence. There was planned trip to a leather store which at first, I thought was a gimmick to get us to buy goods, but the explanation of Florence's history of leather making was interesting, brief and came with no pressure to buy. Remember there is a lot of walking on this tour, streets in Florence are hard to walk on so bring sturdy shoes. Also remember to keep up with the group. A couple walked too slowly and was left behind several times. Overall, highly recommended if you only have a day to see Florence.

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Great day trip!
Hera_S, Apr 2024
Was able to spend so much time learning about the history of Florence and just spending the day strolling there!
Florence is a great place to visit!
Yomara_G, Mar 2024
This day trip to Florence was great. Although it was a bit pricey and did not include a visit to see Michelangelo’s David, I’m glad I went.
Beautiful
Alisha_J, Feb 2024
This was a blast! We had a lot of fun and the group leader was a very sweet lady who made sure we were safe and taken care of. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and Florence was beautiful.
Worst experience!
Grace_A, Jan 2024
We were a group of 9. 5 adults and 4 kids which was specified in our reservation. When we got to the meeting place the first guide gave me the tickets he didn’t check and there were only 7 tickets!!! Not to mention they were all scattered so we had to sit with our kids on our lap. We were looking for seats all over the train. Then on the return I tried to correct the situation at the train station ticket booth the guide didn’t help he went to the train and left us we almost missed the train! I will not book this again and I want a refund for the missing two tickets!!!
Top tour
David_L, Nov 2023
Organisation was excellent from start to finish. The tour guide in Florence was amazingly knowledgeable and her enthusiasm for the tour was plain to see.
Florence is a stunner!
Allison_A, Sep 2023
My husband and I are staying in Rome (6 nights total) and decided we wanted to incorporate some day trips. I found this one and I am SO glad we went to this absolutely stunning city, Firenze! Our guides were fantastic, organized, efficient and knowledgeable. We got a tour of the Ufizzi Galery which was really great, and a couple of other quick outdoor stops and sights. I LOVED that we then got a few hours on our own to explore, eat, and shop. Highly recommend if you want to visit a beautiful place with a mix of guided tour + solo time.
Not a Good Experience
Sean_D, Sep 2023
Seeing Florence was on our bucket list when visiting Italy. The guide who met us at the beginning was wonderful but that’s where the highlight of the trip ends. Once we arrived in Florence, we were to be met by a local tour guide to take us around the city and through the Ugizzi Museum. Our guide did not show so they got another local person (Jovanni). We got 30 minutes in the city with him and were rushed out of the museum in leas than an hour. Our trip included entry into and tour of the Basilica Santa Maria Novella but we did not get this. Even though it was clearly included the trip details, we were not accommodated. Very disappointing experience with no resolution. I would avoid this tour company.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Sean, we regret the inconvenience caused by the absence of the scheduled guide for the tour. However, Giovanni is another highly skilled guide who has been working with us for many years, and we are pleased that he was able to step in at the last moment. The walking tour of the historic center is approximately half an hour, and the visit to the Uffizi Gallery lasts about an hour, as Giovanni aims to showcase the museum's highlights – a more comprehensive tour would require an entire day, if not more. During this day tour from Rome, our goal is to also provide customers with some free time to explore the city on their own. Therefore, the itinerary is tightly packed, and all activities are meticulously scheduled. Regarding the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, it is mentioned as a stop because it is passed on foot during the route from the Florence train station to the Duomo. However, a visit inside the Basilica has never been included. In fact, the tour page does not mention an interior visit to the church. We appreciate your understanding, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further concerns or questions. We value your feedback, which helps us improve our services for future tours. Best regards, Gray Line Rome
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Shahid_A, Sep 2023
Transport strike made us reach late since it took us over an hour walking to the location (usually only 8 minutes by cab) was the only option available to us.
The guide was great at...
Emily_A, Sep 2023
The guide was great at highlighting the important pieces at the Uffizi Gallery thus allowing enough free time to explore Florence.
Our guides took good care of us each step of the way and even came and picked us up when we got lost during free time.
Dianne_T, Aug 2023
Our knowledgeable guide made sure I saw all the most famous pieces in the Uffizi gallery and shopping were fantastic.
Great day in Florence, and Rossella, our guide, was fabulous!
CharlesR_J, Aug 2023
Rossella was a wonderful guide. She took great care of us. We had a great day in Florence. Rossella even recommended a restaurant to us, and it had the best food we have had in Italy.
Phenomenal Florence day trip
Julie_R, Aug 2023
Amazing experience! Needed a couple more days!! Our guide in the Uffizzi gallery was quite lovely and gave us lots of fascinating stories to take home!! Highly recommend!
Perfect experience
seguros, May 2023
Analisa was always nice and kind. Take care of us really good. She save me when I was lost. The local guide also very nice and experienced
So much to see, so little time.
Cindy_L, Nov 2019
Florence is beautifuland filled with art and history. The tour pointed our the hot spots. The highlights of the museum was great. We didn't get to spend much time in any one place. We just tried time see as much as possible in the short amount of time we had. We loan to return and stay a few days.
Florence day trip
lindabg32, Nov 2019
We had a wonderful day visiting. Our tour guide could have been a bit more professional, it's okay to be relaxed with clients, however I felt she was on a quest for personal time while not with us. Would have been nice to have her give us more ins and outs of the region we were in.
Rome to florence by high speed train
sharrop2000, Sep 2019
Museum waste of time, definitely not worth the 24 euros. Having 2 languages to translate slowed down the tour. Should have taken us to see David and not the museum. Our main tour guide was great and the lunch was good. The leather factory was way too e expensive.
FLORENCE AUGUST TRIP
RENATO_C, Aug 2019
Pickup was on time. The high-speed train was an hour late both coming and going. Florence was beautiful! The lunch was just horrible! Poor service and the food was poor quality and the brisket looked like dog food and tasted the same. The tour guide was unorganized and if it was not for a passenger they would have left us in the bathroom. We payed extra to see David. It was worth it! It is better to skip the lunch and pay your own lunch.
Response from Host, Sep 2019
Dear Guest, thanks for your honest review, we appreciate feedback about our services a great deal because we're working hard for better experiences. Our tours are regularly audited and this post will serve as a benchmark in terms of staff and food quality. Kind regards, the Gray Line Rome Feedback Team
Good value
TravelingDiscovery, Aug 2019
Relaxing and much enjoyed trip. A lovely and easy way to spend the day just getting a sample of Florence which is so beautiful.
Response from Host, Aug 2019
Dear Guest, thank you for your high rate and for taking the time to write such a positive comment on your experience in Florence. We're glad that your story was a successful one. Best regards, the Gray Line I Love Rome Team
Tour was excellent
Stephanie L, Jun 2019
The trip from Rome to Florence was great, we were handled well by our tour guide then handed off nicely to our guide while in Florence. It was informative and fun! Enjoyed lunch and the free time at the end of the day to do a little shopping.
Problems with Transportation
Richard_H, Jun 2019
Trip would have been excellent if transportation to and from train station would have been as advertised We had to get to the train station by ourselves after we were told that the tour company would pick us up at our hotel. Then when we got to the train station after a long day in Florence our tour guide told us that we would be able to get a cab easily and left us on our own. We had a two hour wait at least if we wanted to get a cab so my wife myself and our handicap daughter had to walk to our hotel exhausted and unfamiliar with the route to our hotel We arrived at our hotel at 11:00 PM.We can not recommend Viator after this situation.
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