Private Day Trip from Rome to Florence by Fast train

Florence, Italy

9 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’re staying in Rome but don't want to miss Florence's highlights, look no further than this private day trip. Get to Florence quickly with return high-speed train tickets and learn about the city's Renaissance history with a private guide. Visit the wonderful art collections in the Uffizi and Accademia galleries and check off other Florence highlights, including the Duomo, the Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio.

Fast, round-trip train transfers from Rome to Florence save you time
Cover Florence's highlights in one well-planned day
A private guide means you can explore at your own pace
Tour can be customized to suit your needs and interests

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Round trip high speed train tickets to Florence from Rome
Expert, English-speaking private guide
Skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi and Accademia
Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)

Food and beverages
Gratuities (optional)
Transportation to and from Termini Station in Rome

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Santa Maria Novella, Firenze FI, Italy
Your guide will meet you in front of the pharmacy (Farmacia) inside the Santa Maria Novella train station. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella (Pass By)

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Galleria dell'Accademia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza della Signoria

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ponte Vecchio

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
The tour in Florence is around 5,5 hours and train tickets will be forwarded a few days prior to the service. If you wish to stay longer in Florence after your tour ends, please advise us immediately what time you wish to depart.
As this is a walking tour through various areas of the city centre, with steps and uneven walkways, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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More than Michelangelo

Sophie_S, Dec 2025

If you want more from your visit than “and there’s that Michelangelo” or “go shop there,” then sign up for this tour. Our guide, Omar, was not only insightful but actively engaging. The Uffizi, Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, the Duomo, and the Arno were inteoduced in the context of art history, commerce, politics and fun facts about the players. We then enjoyed delicious Tuscan cuisine at a hidden gem of a trattoria (yes, it appealed to even the pickiest eaters and to locals longing for tastes of home!). Overall, this was the best cultural tour experience of our trip through Itsly.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for this wonderful and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that Omar’s engaging approach added real depth to your visit and brought Florence’s art, history, and culture together in such a meaningful way. It’s great to know the food stop was a hit as well, finding those hidden gems is always special. We’re honored this was a highlight of your trip to Italy and hope to welcome you again! Warm regards, The Through Eternity Team

A great experience,...

jameswerner99, Nov 2025

A great experience, providing a detailed glimpse of the beauty of Florence tailored to our wants and needs.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that your tour provided a detailed and personalized glimpse of the beauty of Florence. We truly appreciate you choosing Through Eternity Tours!

Magical Florence

Arlene_S, May 2024

Everything about this Florence tour was memorable ! This was a great well run trip. The fast train in my opinion is the best way to go. Seats are comfortable and next thing you know you’re in Florence. The guide was very easy to find and she was a wealth of information. Very accommodating to anything we wanted to do. Got us in quickly to the Academia and Uffizi Gallery was incredible. Walking around Florence was also magical.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you for sharing your memorable experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your Florence tour was so enjoyable and well-run. Taking the fast train is indeed a fantastic way to travel comfortably and quickly. We're glad your guide was easy to find, accommodating, and knowledgeable, enhancing your visits to the Academia and Uffizi Gallery. Walking around Florence truly is magical. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey with Through Eternity!

Excellent tour

cheryl_s, Jul 2023

Wow. Our guide was amazing. The things we saw were incredible (statue of David, etc) but our guide's immense knowledge of the art, the history of the people who made the art and their relationships with the popes and power structures, his knowledge of how art changed over time, his knowledge of art techniques and architecture, really enhanced our experience in this amazing city. It would have been incredible even if we had gone on our own, just the sheer beauty of it all, but being escorted by someone who put it all in context made it unforgettable. I went with my sons, aged 17 and 21. Before this tour, we toured Pompeii, Rome on Segway, an food (walking) tour of Rome, the Colleseum, the Vatican, and St. Peter's Bascillica, all with small groups of personal escorts. All three of us thought this tour was fantastic, and for sure on the short list of the best ones. (The Pompeii tour was also extraordinary - and we would do all of these, except St. Peter's and the Vatican, again.) On a technical note, we traveled from Rome by train to get to Florence, which was included in the price. On our other tour from Rome by train (to Pompeii), a tour guide met us at the train station. On the Florence tour, the guide met us in Florence. It was a little confusing. So be advised, you will need to navigate the train from Rome yourself. It's not a big deal - the train ticket is booked for you, and it has a train number on it. At the train station, you look on the "departures" screen for the train number. About 10 minutes before the train departs, it will display the platform number from which you board the train. The trains in Italy are very fast (150 - 185 mph) clean and efficient - it's not like a subway or Amtrak or light rail or regional transit system like the SF Bay Area's BART or the Paris Metro. It's more like an airplane on the ground, except more spacious and comfortable.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Ciao Cheryl! Grazie mille for leaving such a lovely and detailed review! We’re absolutely delighted that you had an incredible time experiencing the best of Florence with us. We totally agree that having such a knowledge guide really makes a difference at bringing the history and art alive. I will from this point on always describe the fast trains in Italy as being like a plane on the ground (love it!). Thanks again and hope to see you again soon! Amanda

DIA LINDO

Thais_H, Jan 2023

Embarcamos no trem sem dificuldade e encontramos o guia com muita facilidade. Inglês perfeito, culto e gentil conosco, o guia mostrou conhecimento tanto em arquitetura quanto arte e história. Recomendo

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hola Thais, ¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! ¡Nos alegra saber que tuviste un buen viaje de Roma a Florencia! Nuestro objetivo es dar a nuestros clientes la mejor experiencia posible. ¡Esperamos verte en tu próximo viaje a Italia! Salud! Sofia