Take a pleasant day journey with your private driver from Rome to the gorgeous town of Florence, which is known as the cradle of the Italian Renaissance.
You will enjoy the Florence's historical center, which includes the Cathedral, the Giotto Bell Tower, the Ponte Vecchio, and more. You also have free time for shopping at your own pace.
Your private Florence day trip from Rome begins in the morning at your hotel where you are met by your private, experienced driver. You then travel to the town of Florence in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle.
Once you arrive in Florence, you will begin a tour of the city's top sights in a town where the contributions of many well-known artists helped Florence become Italy's center of the Renaissance.
The Brunelleschi Duomo, the Giotto Bell Tower, and the Battistero with its renowned bronze gates resembling scenes from the Old and New Testament known as "The Gates of Paradise" are just a few of Florence's most notable secular religious structures.
You will experience the finest of Florence by seeing these sites from the outside.
Discover Florence The Church of Santa Croce, Florence's main Franciscan church and "the pantheon of great Florentines" where the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli are located, can be reached by strolling down the medieval alleyways close to the Dante residence.
Your can admire the Piazza della Signoria, home of the Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei Lanzi, which continues to be the hub of Florence's political life.
Admire the Ponte Vecchio, a magnificent medieval bridge over the Arno River that was once occupied by butchers and is now flanked on both sides by jewelry storefronts.
Spend some time at your own pace for a shopping spree before taking a private chauffeured car back to your hotel in Rome.
You could choose to stop at the Gucci The Mall's luxury shops instead to spend all the day in Florence.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Pick up at your Hotel in Rome
• Comfortable day trip with your own private chauffeured car
• Perfect hassle-free tour
• Tour of Florence historic centre at your own pace
• Time at leisure to stroll Florence and for shopping
• Drop off at your hotel in Rome
DETAILS
Duration:
12 hours
Departure Time:
Morning
Pick up and drop off point:
At the lobby of your hotel in Rome
Price include:
- Private Mercedes car (for your party from 1 to 2 Persons)
- Private Mercedes Minivan (for your party from 3 to 6 Persons)
- Professional English speaking driver
Price does not include:
Gratuities (optional)
Meals and Beverage
Admission tickets fees to churches and monuments
On Request:
Private guide in Florence
F.A.Q.
- Why does the Ponte Vecchio have shops?
The Ponte Vecchio, which translates to "Old Bridge" in English, is a historic bridge in Florence, Italy, that spans the Arno River. The unique feature of the Ponte Vecchio is its row of shops that line both sides of the bridge. These shops have a long history dating back to medieval times.
The tradition of having shops on the Ponte Vecchio dates back to the 13th century when butchers and other merchants occupied the spaces. However, in 1593, Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici decreed that only goldsmiths and jewelers would be allowed to operate on the bridge. This was partly due to the unpleasant smells emanating from the butchers' shops and partly to elevate the prestige of the bridge.
Today, the shops on the Ponte Vecchio mainly sell jewelry, souvenirs, and other luxury goods. The bridge has become a symbol of Florence and is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The presence of the shops adds to its charm and historical significance, making it a popular destination for tourists and visitors.