Bologna to Florence Full-Day Trip: Train, Duomo & Guided Tour

Highlights

• First Class high-speed train
• Priority Duomo entry
• Museo della Misericordia included

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   30min

   The city’s most iconic landmark. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its extraordinary dome designed by Brunelleschi, is an absolute masterpiece of human ingenuity. The polychrome marble façade and the interior frescoes depicting the Last Judgement are truly breathtaking. A unique experience to discover the history and spirituality that breathe life into the heart of Florence.

2. 2

   Piazza Della Repubblica

   10min

   The first stop on the guided group tour is this splendid, monumental square with its elegant 19th-century style, famous for its historic literary cafés and the distinctive vintage carousel that graces its centre.

3. 3

   Fontana del Porcellino

   10min

   Your guide will take you to the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo. Originally an ancient centre for the trade in silks and precious goods, the Loggia is home to the famous Porcellino fountain: a must-see spot where you can stroke the shiny snout of the bronze boar and toss in a coin to wish for good luck.

4. 4

   Ponte Vecchio

   15min

   The guide will then take you to see the undisputed symbol of Florence: the Ponte Vecchio, one of the most photographed spots in the world. Having survived wars and floods, it is famous for its goldsmith’s workshops, which still retain their old-world artisanal charm to this day. As you stroll along the bridge, you can enjoy an enchanting view of the Arno and the city skyline, whilst soaking up an atmosphere that seems frozen in time.

5. 5

   Piazzale Degli Uffizi

   10min

   Among the stops on the tour, the Uffizi is an absolute must-see. It is one of the world’s most famous museums, renowned for its unrivalled collection of Renaissance masterpieces, housed within the imposing Vasari-designed structure that links the Palazzo Vecchio to the River Arno, creating a breathtaking corridor of art that is a sight to behold even from the outside. The tour does not include admission.

6. 6

   Piazza della Signoria

   20min

   The political and artistic heart of Florence, Piazza della Signoria is a veritable open-air museum. Here stand the majestic Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi, which houses sculptural masterpieces such as Cellini's Perseus and Giambologna's Rape of the Sabine Women. Every stone tells the story of Medici power and the great artistic revolutions that marked the Renaissance.

7. 7

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   15min

   The walking tour will end right in front of the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, where you’ll say goodbye to your guide and the group. From here, you’ll have time to take one last photo or buy a souvenir before making your own way to the station to catch the high-speed train and return to Bologna in complete comfort.

Before you go

Location