Campanile di Giotto tours, things to do and tickets

Departure from Rome for a full-day tour to Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance” and Pisa where you will see “Piazza dei Miracoli” with its famous Leaning Tower (external visit) and you will visit the Baptistery and the “Duomo”, all monuments in shining white marble. At 12 pm departure toward Florence, the legendary city of artists and architects from the 14th to 17th centuries. Stop for lunch. Around 2:30 pm meet with your professional guide for a walking tour of Florence, visit the masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo, including the famous David located inside at the “Accademia”. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi and admire the Baptistery as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower. The tour ends with a breathtaking view from “Piazzale Michelangelo”, a superb panoramic view of the Tuscan capital, including “Ponte Vecchio”, Arno River and the “Duomo”.

Starting either directly at Rome's Termini Railway Station or with a convenient hotel pick-up if you choose the premium option, you'll be whisked away on a high-speed train journey to Florence. With your tour leader, you'll dive straight into the heart of this Renaissance city. Your outdoor walking tour will lead you to the iconic Florence Cathedral or the intricately designed Campanile di Giotto. The bustling Piazza della Repubblica awaits your exploration. As you continue, you'll cross the famed Ponte Vecchio, with its unique jewelry shops lining the bridge. The vibrant Piazza della Signoria offers a blend of art and history. The highlight of your excursion is a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery, where a world of Renaissance masterpieces opens up, each telling tales of artistic brilliance. As the sun begins to set, you'll reconvene at Santa Maria Novella Railway Station after some leisure time, ready for your swift return to Rome.