Explore Florence in a Day: High-Speed Train from Rome

Rome, Italy

10 to 12 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of your time in Italy with a full-day tour that whisks you from Rome to Florence via high-speed train—without you having to organize a thing. In Florence, a local guide is on-hand to lead you on a walking tour, offering personal insight on the city, plus, fascinating historical context. Learn about artistic geniuses such as Michelangelo, Dante, da Vinci, Machiavelli, and Galileo, plus, the Medici family. As you explore, pass by landmarks such as the Florence Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Finally, enjoy free time to explore independently, shop, or eat.

Explore Italy beyond Rome with high-speed train tickets to Florence
Go beyond the guidebooks with a walking tour led by a local guide
Enjoy the combination of a guided tour with free time to explore, too
Assistance in both train stations makes your journey stress-free

What's Included

Round trip high-speed rail tickets from Rome
Fully guided morning tour and time for lunch and exploration
Assistance at the station in Rome and Florence

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Museums tickets
Personal extras
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Caffè Vergnano (Mychef rist. comm. S.p.A.)
Via Marsala, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
In front of the coffeshop

End point

Palazzo Pitti
Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Concludes in the town of Florence. We provide the return ticket to come back to Rome indipendently

Operating hours
.8:10 am

Itinerary

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uffizi (Pass By)

Ponte Vecchio

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Pitti

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Florence

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
Max group size: 20
After free time in Florence, participants return to the Florence train station independently (a short walk)
Please note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control
Please note that essential travel documents and final itinerary details might be delivered electronically closer to the activity date.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

3.8

based on 6 reviews

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Anonymous, Nov 2025

There is someone to greet you and help you navigate Rome Termini. You are met at Florence station. There is a short walking tour of beautiful city. Guide was informative of the sites. That’s it. Train tickets are included but return time cannot be changed. You are then left to wander Florence for FIVE hours and make your way back to the train station for return trip on your own. Grateful for Google and Apple Maps. Our return train to Rome was delayed for almost an hour, Florence station was a chaotic mess. We were lucky to have an Italian friend with us to translate the train announcements. Exhausting experience.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour in Florence and found the guide informative. We’re sorry to hear that the return experience at the train station felt overwhelming. As noted in the tour description, the return train time is fixed and guests have several hours of free time to explore Florence independently. It appears this detail may have been missed before booking, and we understand how that could affect the experience. The station is conveniently located close to the city center, and our guide provides clear instructions before leaving the group to help ensure a smooth return. Still, even though train delays are beyond our control, we understand that busy stations and unexpected disruptions—like the one you experienced—can be stressful. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope the beauty of Florence still made the day worthwhile.

Read my review before you sign-up!

Michel_F, Oct 2025

What they don’t tell you is you’ll go to Florence, guide for 1/2 day then left on your own with a map in your own having to get back to Rome on your end. I’ve asked for a partial refund and am awaiting a response. Wasn’t worth it.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Michel, Thank you for leaving a review for this tour. However, I feel obliged to point out some inaccuracies in your account. You caution "Read my review before you sign up," when in fairness, it would suffice to read the tour description. In doing so, there are at LEAST FOUR references to the fact that this tour is partly guided, part self-guided. For example, in the very first line: -A morning guided tour and free time in the afternoon to explore Florence at your own pace make this day trip to Florence from Rome by high-speed rail an ideal solution for independent travellers. Scroll down slightly an you would read: -Enjoy 5.5 hours of free time - have a leisurely lunch and then wander around magnificent Florence on your own before making your way to the station for your return journey to Rome. -Guided tour and free time makes for a perfect hybrid experience -After free time in Florence, participants return to the Florence train station independently (a short walk) We do regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. Carefully reading tour descriptions in fill might help to avoid an unsatisfactory experience like this in the future. We're very much committed to publishing tour descriptions that accurately describe each tour journey - and we'll surely take your feedback into account. We hope your trip to Rome overall was a pleasant one!

The guides were always...

Diane_D, Sep 2025

The guides were always late so it created stress as you weren’t sure if you were in the correct meeting place - the visit in Florence was informative

A taste of Florence

Melanie_J, Aug 2025

Our tour of Florence was very enjoyable. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about Florence history and culture. That shined through. The tour was 2 hours, so we had 5 hours to explore the Florence central area. Lots of shopping and museums. Don't miss Michaelangelo's David.

Sara gave a great tour...

Josh_C, Jun 2025

Sara gave a great tour and even helped my wife and I out with some great food recommendations, tour spots, and things to do since we were staying behind in Florence while they continued onto the Tuscan region for a wine tasting.