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Florence Renaissance and Medieval: Day Trip from Milano by High-Speed Train

Milan, Italy
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  • 14 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Don’t miss the Tuscan city of Florence when you’re in Milan. Opt for a convenient day trip by high-speed train, and reach Florence in around two hours. Once there, you’ll meet a local guide for a city tour to orient yourself among the landmarks and discover the wealth of Renaissance and medieval history that abounds. Have time to explore freely, then return to Milan by train.
  • Skip worrying over logistics with a preplanned Florence day trip
  • Travel by train, enjoying an eco-friendly and relaxing ride
  • Enjoy an itinerary that mixes free time with a guided tour
  • Upgrade to include entry to Florence Duomo, if you wish

What's Included

  • Round Trip Journey by High-Speed Train: Milano Centrale/Florence Santa Maria Novella
  • Train Ticket with seat reservation
  • Florence City Walking Tour with local professional guide
  • Assistance at the meeting points in Florence
  • Tour Leader from Milano
  • Assistance at the Train Stations

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Milan Central
    Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milano MI, Italy

    Train departure from Milano Centrale Station, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time. You will receive your Train ticket with departure and return time, by email or whatsapp, the day before your trip

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

1

Palazzo Medici Riccardi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Museo Casa di Dante

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Piazza della Signoria

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Palazzo Vecchio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Ponte Vecchio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Florence

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • You will receive your Train ticket with departure and return time, by email or whatsapp, the day before your trip
  • Train departure from Milano Centrale Station, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time
  • It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to get the time-entry ticket and Museum access, nor to have a refund or reschedule the entry
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.5
based on 17 reviews
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Nice and short visit to Florence

Joseph_C, Feb 2026
Good general tour of the city. Not very thorough but there is not enough time. If you are in Milan and want to make a quick stop to see Florence if you haven't before, this is a good option. But to fully explore the city will take another trip. The high speed train was nice.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Joseph, Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed this first introduction to Florence, especially as a convenient day trip from Milan with the comfort of high-speed train travel. Florence is indeed a city that invites you to return and explore it more deeply, and we’d love to welcome you back for a longer, more immersive experience. Best regards from Florence, and arrivederci!

Prepare for the worst!

Phyllis_S, Jun 2024
My train was late and being from the states it was hard to navigate to spot, I put in meeting place however it took me to Cafe Freinza Gelato's. I reached out to the guide and he sent me a link and my maps didn’t recognize it. They left me and I was on my own vs him providing me with one of their stops so I could join in. All he had for me was sorry! I’m older and was traveling solo.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Phyllis, We regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand that the train delay caused significant inconvenience. Unfortunately, delays can occur due to technical issues or track traffic, and we apologize for any frustration this may have caused. We have double-checked the link provided in the voucher, and it correctly directs to the meeting point in front of Caffe Firenze on Via de Martelli. We are sorry for any confusion and will investigate further to ensure all directions are as clear as possible. Once a tour has started, it is challenging to communicate with the guide as they are actively engaged in providing information to the group, and interrupting them would not be respectful to the guide or the other participants. Hoping that the above clarification meet your understanding, Best regards

Marta is the best!

Jessyca_L, Jun 2024
Our guided tour with Marta was the most important educational hour in my entire trip. She was so wonderful, and obviously passionate about her city. She made such thoughtful connections to convey stories.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Jessy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your guided tour with Marta was the highlight of your trip. Marta's passion and dedication to sharing the rich history of Florence truly shine through in her tours. We are delighted that you enjoyed the thoughtful connections she made and that your experience was both educational and memorable. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards

So much better than I imagined

Laura_B, Jun 2024
Florence was stunning, so much more beautiful than I imagined. The streets were very busy though so if you don’t like crowds this isn’t the place for you. I also like that everything is in walking distance of everything else. Both of my guides for the day were extremely informative and helpful giving us all lots of information on Florence’s history and any tips on places to eat and things to see for our selves if we had some spare time. The facade of the Duomo is absolutely stunning and if there is one thing you should do if you like art it is to see this - it is so detailed and out of this world.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that Florence exceeded your expectations with its stunning beauty and rich history. We understand that the bustling streets can be a bit overwhelming, and we appreciate your patience in navigating them. It's great to know that you found everything within walking distance, making it convenient to explore the city. Our guides are dedicated to providing an informative and enjoyable experience, and we're delighted that they could enhance your visit with their knowledge and helpful tips. The facade of the Duomo is indeed a breathtaking masterpiece, and we're glad you enjoyed it as much as we do. Thank you once again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best regards,

A Bummer Tour!

Kenneth_F, May 2024
Poor Tour Guide. Group too large to enjoy the sites within crowded streets. Tour Company did not allow for ticket entry to The Duomo. A quick drop at the end of 1.5 hour walk. The price of $180 was way too high for what was gotten.

Response from Host, May 2024

Good afternoon from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Kenneth, Thank you for sharing your review. We deeply regret to hear that you didn't enjoy our tour. Please allow us to clarify that the activity you booked does not include entrance to the Florence Duomo. Furthermore, the guide who accompanied you during your visit is one of our best guides, known for her professionalism and extensive experience with Florence’s heritage. We are sorry to hear that you didn't appreciate the value of our experience, which usually receives high and positive feedbacks from our customers. We hope to welcome you again on one of our many activities across Florence and Tuscany. Best regards

A good experience

RUTH_R, Apr 2024
Instructions were easy to follow,meeting not too far from train station,abt half a mile walk.My husband and I took the 2 hr train ride from Milan (we received our tickets and instructions the day before the tour).Tour went well,an hour and half walking.It was a nice day( i had to switch days with other tour due to rain,been monitoring the weather for a week before our tour).We had the rest of the day on our own,walked back to where we came from and spent sometime shopping,lunch at the central market.Overall the day was good,our tour guide was knowledgeable with the places we went.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Ruth, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review with us at Caf Tour & Travel! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our tour and found the instructions easy to follow. It's great to know you and your husband had a smooth journey from Milan and that the tour went well despite having to switch days due to rain. We always strive to ensure our customers have a seamless and enjoyable experience, so it's wonderful to hear you had a nice day exploring. We're glad that you found our tour guide knowledgeable and that you were able to spend some time shopping and enjoy lunch at the central market on your own. It sounds like you had a fulfilling day overall! Thank you for choosing to explore Florence with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more incredible adventures in the future. Kind regards

Private tour in Firenze 😍

Luciana_W, Dec 2023
Our Guide Marta was knowledgeable about the history of the city, she could explain very detail our enquiry about the city history with all the drama and conflics, eventough the participants were only us since the others not turned up yet Marta still did her job sincerely and enthusiastically.

Great tour guide - too short! LOTS of walking!

Michael_W, Nov 2023
The 1.5 hour tour was great. Our guide Mia was outstanding - really enjoyed the history lesson. The actual TOUR ended by around 12:30. Then you have free time for the entire day. Just some thoughts to consider You need to know ahead that you arrive at the train station then need to walk nearly a mile to meet the guide in the city at the starting point. From there the WALKING tour is about another 1.5 miles to the end of the tour - which is probably a 2 mile walk back to the train. This is the minimum walking amount because you can and should cross the river and visit the other side. You would have approximately 6 hours to remaining to walk around more and have lunch etc. We had already clocked nearly 5 miles and we still had 60% of the day left. I am 66 years old and it got to be a little much. One of our younger adult guests was also not feeling great that day so we had a late lunch and decided to try and rebook an earlier train. Thank you to the tour company for that accommodation. Note we had a restaurant in the center area call us a taxi to take us to the train. Also huge shout out to them! In the end we had fun but felt that the tour should be more transparent about the details of a great deal of walking - hence the 4-star review.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Michael, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour with our guide, Marta, and found the history lesson enriching. We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the walking distance. We understand that the physical demands of the tour are crucial considerations. Your insights are important to us, and we will use them to improve our communication and ensure a better experience for all our guests. We hope that the memories created during the tour will be cherished. Thank you once again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Best regards,

Florence Duomo is incredible!

Juvycv, Mar 2023
I like our tour guide as she is knowledgeable about Florence and everything she showed us on this tour.

Incredible Best Walk Tour Thus Far

Melanie_P, Feb 2023
Incredible—knowledgeable, helpful and kind Tour Guide. We’ll organized trip! I would without a doubt recommend my friends and family this spectacular day trip to Florence

Yulia was our tour guide...

Neal_K, Dec 2022
Yulia was our tour guide and she was absolutely delightful! She was so very personable and wanted to know everyone’s name. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Florence and took the time to really tell great stories about the things we saw. She was very easy to understand and just as nice as she could be! Definitely check out this tour if you want a good overview of the city of Florence. You see the outside of all the big hotspots!

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