From Bologna to Florence: Full Day Guided Tour by High-Speed Train with Skip-the-Line Duomo Access

Highlights

• First-Class High-Speed Train
• Florence Cathedral with Skip-the-Line Access
• Museum of Mercy

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   30min

   The symbol par excellence of the city. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its extraordinary dome designed by Brunelleschi, represents an absolute masterpiece of human ingenuity. The polychrome marble facade and the interior frescoes of the Last Judgment leave you breathless. A unique experience to discover the history and spirituality that animate the heart of Florence. Entrance to this Attraction is included. Access will be through a side door reserved exclusively for your group, skipping each line completely. Together with a certified Guide, you will enjoy a 30-minute tour and, at the end, stay inside the Duomo as long as you want.

2. 2

   Piazza Della Repubblica

   10min

   The first stop of the group guided tour is this beautiful monumental square with an elegant nineteenth-century style, famous for its historic literary cafes and the characteristic vintage carousel that enchants the center.

3. 3

   Fontana del Porcellino

   10min

   Your Guide will take you to the New Point of Sale Lodge. Originally an ancient centre for the trade in silks and precious objects, the Loggia is home to the famous Pig Fountain: a must-see stop where you can caress the shiny muzzle of the bronze boar and toss a coin to wish each other luck.

4. 4

   Ponte Vecchio

   15min

   The Guide will then take you to see the undisputed symbol of Florence: Ponte Vecchio, one of the most photographed places in the world. Survived wars and floods, it is famous for its goldsmith shops, which still retain the ancient artisan charm. Walking along the bridge, you can enjoy a lovely view of the Arno and the Listing of the city, while breathing an atmosphere suspended in time.

5. 5

   Piazzale Degli Uffizi

   10min

   Among the stops, the Uffizi cannot be missed. One of the most famous museums in the world for its incomparable collection of Renaissance masterpieces, enclosed in the imposing Vasari architecture that connects Palazzo Vecchio to the Arno river, creating a breathtaking corridor of art even to be admired 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 will greet your Guide and the group. From here, you will have time to take one last shot or buy a souvenir before reaching the station independently to take the high-speed train and return to Bologna in total relaxation.

Before you go

Location