Private Florence Art & History Experience from Rome

Tour Overview

Begin your day with a private pickup by your English-speaking driver from your Rome accommodation for a 275 km scenic journey to Florence. Enjoy views of Lazio and Umbria via the Sun Route motorway, with optional photo stops and local insights along the way. In Florence, explore the UNESCO-listed Historic…

Begin your day with a private pickup by your English-speaking driver from your Rome accommodation for a 275 km scenic journey to Florence. Enjoy views of Lazio and Umbria via the Sun Route motorway, with optional photo stops and local insights along the way. In Florence, explore the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre, including Piazza del Duomo, the iconic Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Brunelleschi’s Dome. Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David and the Basilica di Santa Croce, burial site of Italian legends. Enjoy lunch by Ponte Vecchio and browse artisan shops. Optional visit to the Uffizi Gallery to view masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and others. Conclude your tour with a relaxing return to Rome. Museum closures on Mondays will be accommodated with alternate sites.

What's Included

Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
Fuel and Tolls
All taxes and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Water

What's Not Included

Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Uffizi Gallery
Palazzo Vecchio
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

Your Itinerary

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Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Rome at a convenient time of your choice.

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Begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio the Florence Cathedral was structurally completed by 1436.

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The famous Ponte Vecchio of Florence is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River.

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Piazza Michelangelo is on a hill south of the Arno River, just east of the center of Florence, offering a stunning view of the city.

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A 16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

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Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.

Cancellation Policy

Standard Viator policy

Additional Info

Experience type Cultural & Historical, Scenic Experiences
Book in advance 1 day before
Difficulty Easy
Starts 04:00, 04:30, 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Language English, Italian
Group size Up to 8 people
Operated by Welcome Pickups