Florence Day Trip from Rome with Lunch Private Tour

About this tour

Board a morning train from Rome to Florence for a 12-hour guided exploration of the Renaissance heartland. Your local guide meets you at Florence's station and leads you through the historic centre, revealing masterpieces like Brunelleschi's iconic dome and lesser-known corners of the city. A traditional Italian lunch breaks up the walking, then you'll have time to browse the leather markets and boutiques that make Florence a shopper's destination. Second-class train tickets, meals and guide included; hotel pickups within Rome's Aurelian Walls provided.

Highlights

• Ninety-minute train journey through Italian countryside
• Brunelleschi's cathedral dome and Renaissance architecture
• Authentic Italian lunch in a local trattoria
• Leather markets and artisan shops
• Small-group pacing, plenty of free exploration time
• Local guide with insider knowledge of Florence

What to expect

You'll be collected from your Rome accommodation early morning and taken to the train station with your pre-arranged tickets. The train ride itself is relaxing—lean back and watch the landscape shift as you head north. Once in Florence, your guide will be waiting at the station. Expect a steady pace through compact medieval streets: you'll see the cathedral's famous dome up close, duck into piazzas, learn the stories behind key artworks and buildings. Around midday, pause for lunch at a neighbourhood spot serving classic Tuscan fare. Afternoon is split between more guided walking and independent time to wander the leather quarter or cafés. You'll return to Rome that evening.

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