Best of Florence Private tour
VISIT THE BEST SITES OF FLORENCE FROM ROME ON A PRIVATE DAY TRIP
Description
Best of Florence Private tour. You planned to spend most of your stay in Rome, and I am sure that after having visited the major sites of the Eternal City, you have also time to look further, so why not Florence? You will be absolutely amazed but its beauty! Let us tour you there!
Activity details
PICK UP TIME Suggested 7:00 am so that we will beat the traffic out of the city and we will back right on time before the traffic gets back in (it is flexible then you decide whenever during the day).
ACADEMY GALLERY This means that after around 3 hours’ drive through the Tuscan and Umbria regions on Highway 1 we will reach Florence around 10:30 am, where, with prompt reservation, you will skip all the line to enter the Academy Gallery for the breath-taking visit to the statue of the David.
PIAZZA DEL DUOMO Back on the van and over to the heart of Florence to visit the magnificent square of the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Bell Tower by Giotto!
TIME FOR A BREAK Whatever you think is good for you we will do it. You can choose an authentic Florence Trattoria (understanding that going to a restaurant will take around 1.5 hours), or simply going for a Pizza or a Pasta in a quicker restaurant or even grab something quick maybe walking around while eating your panino. Up to you.
SOME FREE TIME Florence is the city of leather. Be inspired by the amazing leather goods that you will see on the stands of the 2 major open-air market of the city. Or simply while walking around grad an amazing Italian gelato and be sure to eat it before it melts.
HOLY CROSS CHURCH The beautiful burial place of most of the amazing artists who worked for the De Medici Family, contributing actively to the rebirth of the city!
MICHELANGELO SQUARE Before singing “Arrivederci Florence”, your driver will lead you to the highest point of Florence from where you’ll get the best view of the city.
Of course, the tour itinerary is flexible and you can decide to change it to your linkings.
Ride back to Rome, aiming at arriving by 06.00 pm
PRICING:
Starting from 580€
Contact us for more info about pricing
The costs above are for 1 English Speaking driver and 1 vehicle for the duration of the tour.
They don’t include entrance tickets, any walking guide service, lunch, drinks nor likely gratuities.
Prices can vary according to the month and the availability.
CANCELLATION POLICY
RomePrivateExcursions offers a very flexible cancellation policy, in case of arrival problems due to COVID, we are willing to offer a 100% refund.
Tour Features
• David by Michelangelo skip the line tickets
• Florence private tour on demand
• English Speaking driver all day
• Pick up and drop off directly from your accommodation in Rome
• Possibility of lunch at a local restaurant
• First Class vehicle
Meeting point
Your English Speaking driver would pick you up at your accommodation in Rome, at the airport or train station on arrival, or where you prefer within the city of Rome.
How to pay
No deposit required!
We accept payments in Traveler Cheques in Euro or USD. If you want to pay in USD we will calculate the accurate total, by using the stock exchange conversion rate Euro/USD of the day before the tour/transfer increased by 7 cents. We also accept credit card payments (Visa and MasterCard – No American Express) at the time of the booking, or at the end of each tour/transfer. Please note that if payments are operated with credit cards the total cost of the tour will be increased by 10 %.
We do not accept payments via credit card for amounts below 350 euros. If the payment is made with a credit card at the end of the tour/transfer you will be required to sign an one time payment authorization form, provided by us. If payment is made with a wire transfer the total cost will be increased by 10 %. If you decide to pay in cash you will be asked to pay your driver at the beginning or at the end of the tour/transfer. The Total will be indicated in your final contract.
If you want to pay in USD we will calculate the accurate total, by using the stock exchange conversion rate Euro/USD of the day before the tour/transfer increased by 7 cents
Tickets to the Vatican and the Colosseum can be pre-purchased through us and the day of the tour your driver will hand them to you for a better and more efficient service.
Please note that the Colosseum tickets and the Vatican tickets are not refundable, beyond the terms stated, not even in case of the cancellation of your trip.
Our drivers
This is a private tour, so you will not be sharing it with anybody else!
You’ll be escorted by your English speaking driver who will explain all different points of interest. But please note that they are not guides. They cannot enter the sites with you by law.
This is the best way to go!
You and your English speaking driver will talk about the day’s plans before the tour starts
Additional info
Not included:
• Gratuities are not included (recommended)
• 16.5 euro per person to be paid on site to enter the Academy Gallery to see the David
Note:
• It is suggested not to take this tour on Mondays as the Academy Gallery would be closed
• Because you might be entering a religious place, you are kindly requested to pay attention to your attire. Knees and shoulders must be covered.
• Possibility of a 3 hour private walking tour service for a total of 190 euro extra
• Walking: Moderate and easy