Florence and Pisa day trip from Rome: Small group tour with David

Stand beneath the Leaning Tower, then meet Michelangelo’s David in Florence’s heart

A full-day guided tour from Rome to Florence and Pisa with hotel pickup, professional guide in multiple languages, and admission to the Accademia Gallery. The tour covers the Leaning Tower (exterior), Piazza dei Miracoli, Florence's cathedral and baptistery, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and ends at Piazzale Michelangelo. Lunch is at your own expense. The tour runs 12 to 13 hours and operates as either a private tour or a shared small group option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Piazza dei Miracoli1h 30m · entry included
2. Pisa Baptistery30m · entry included
3. Pisa Cathedral30m · entry included
4. Leaning Tower of Pisa15m
5. Michelangelo's Statue of David45m · entry included
6. Florence Duomo15m
7. Florence Baptistery15m
8. Piazza della Signoria30m
9. Ponte Vecchio15m
10. Piazzale Michelangelo15m

Visit Pisa and Florence highlights

• Explore Piazza dei Miracoli monuments
• Visit Pisa Baptistery and hear echo
• Tour Pisa Cathedral
• View Leaning Tower of Pisa outside
• Lunch break at own expense
• See Michelangelo's David at Accademia
• View Florence Duomo exterior
• Visit Florence Baptistery outside
• See Giotto's Bell Tower outside
• Walk through Piazza della Signoria
• Admire Ponte Vecchio bridge
• Enjoy panoramic view at Piazzale Michelangelo

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Rome hotel in an air-conditioned minivan. You travel north to Pisa, where the guide walks you through Piazza dei Miracoli: the Leaning Tower (viewed from outside), the Baptistery with its famous acoustic echo, and the Cathedral. The Baptistery staff performs a sound demonstration every half hour, a detail most visitors don't expect. From there, it's on to Florence.

In Florence, you have time for lunch on your own before the walking tour begins. Your professional guide then takes you through the city's core: the Accademia Gallery, where you stand in front of Michelangelo's David; the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi's dome; Giotto's Bell Tower; the Baptistery with its gilded bronze doors (Michelangelo called the east door the Gates of Paradise); Piazza della Signoria, where copies of famous sculptures mark centuries of Florentine power; and Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge lined with goldsmiths' shops and crossed by the hidden Vasari Corridor above. The tour ends at Piazzale Michelangelo, the highest viewpoint in the city, where you can see the whole of Florence laid out below.

The minivan is shared with other travelers on the small group option, or private if you book that version. A tour assistant stays with the group for the entire 12 to 13 hours. Entry to the Accademia Gallery is included. Entry to Piazza dei Miracoli sites in Pisa is included. Bring a valid passport or ID. It's required at the Accademia ticket office, and the voucher must carry all travelers' full names. Call the day before to confirm your pickup time and location.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rome in an air-conditioned minivan.
• professional guide for the full day in your chosen language.
• 2-hour walking tour of Florence.
• admission to the Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo's David.
• entry to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, including the Baptistery, Cathedral, and exterior view of the Leaning Tower.
• tour assistant throughout the entire trip.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option for a shared small groupGuide in 4 languages · 07:00Small group, with a maximum of 6 people per minivan and up to 12 people including the guide in Florence. Duration: 13 hours, which may vary depending on traffic. Minivan or car. Pickup is included.

Private Tour OptionGuide in 5 languages · 07:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 48

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Welcome Italy

Is this one for you?Choose the shared small group option to split costs with other travelers, or book private if you want a dedicated guide and vehicle for the full day: the walking tour covers Florence's major Renaissance sites including the Accademia's David, while Pisa's monuments are viewed from outside.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4).

What exactly do you see at the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

The Leaning Tower is viewed from outside only. You don't climb it on this tour. You see it from Piazza dei Miracoli alongside the Cathedral and Baptistery, and you can take a souvenir photo with the tower in the background, a classic perspective shot.

Is entry to the Accademia Gallery included, or do I pay extra?

Entry to the Accademia Gallery is included in the tour price. The admission ticket costs €24 total (€20 entry plus €4 reservation fee), and it's already covered. You need a valid passport or ID matching the name on your booking to enter.

Do I have to eat with the group, or can I choose where to have lunch?

Lunch is at your own expense and on your own time in Florence. The guide gives you a break to eat wherever you choose before the walking tour of the city begins.

How long is the drive from Rome to Florence?

The tour runs 12 to 13 hours total, including all driving, walking, and time at each site. During high season, traffic can add extra time to the journey.

Will the minivan pick me up from my accommodation?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel, apartment, or bed and breakfast in Rome. Provide the correct address and phone number (with international country code) when you book, and call the day before to confirm the pickup time.