Day Trip From Rome to Florence: Hire a car with driver for your tour from Rome

Day Trip from Rome to Florence. A Day Trip from Rome to Florence is possible on this tour of Rome by private car service and driver.
On their own, Rome and Florence are breathtaking cities. Seeming to come straight out of a history book, the municipalities impress with the large number of galleries and tourist attractions that brighten the experience of those who want to truly immerse themselves in local history. Furthermore, both seem to be true open-air museums, such are the number of monuments, bridges, squares, castles and alleys where tourists can get lost during an unpretentious walk.

But even if it’s worth your trip to Italy, the stretch that separates Rome from Florence is an attraction that can’t be overlooked either, guaranteeing exuberant landscapes along the roads that connect the region. Passing through Tuscany and Umbria, the traveler will be able to enjoy one of the most romantic and cinematically represented parts of the country. Get ready to see a rural landscape full of vineyards and olive trees, as well as ancient walled hilltop towns. Eating and drinking is also a delight in Tuscany, as the area is famous for its wines, salami, sausages, truffles, sheep’s cheese and wild boar meat (a local specialty).

Florence in Italy is the land of the arts, of genius and one of the most beautiful in Italy and the world. A true open-air museum, with palaces, churches, squares and art galleries. In this article we will present the main attractions and tips of the city.

1. UFFIZI GALLERY
In the Uffizi Gallery, there are rooms dedicated to the greatest artists of the Renaissance, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, paintings by Botticelli, such as Primavera and The Birth of Venus, and works by the greatest artists of the world, such as Michelangelo, Tiziano, Durer or Rubens. The Uffizi Gallery was founded in 1581 by the Medicis and today is one of the most important museums in the world.

It does not open on Mondays and you can buy tickets in advance here on this link, which is the priority ticket where you avoid queues.

2. MONUMENTAL COMPLEX OF THE PALAZZO PITTI AND BÓBOLI GARDEN
This palace was the royal residence of three dynasties and currently serves as a museum. The complex still retains its historic atmosphere, encompassing the Boboli Garden, one of the first and most famous Italian gardens, designed in 1549. You can enjoy and take a tour that includes the Monumental Complex of the Palacio de Pitti, the Boboli Gardens and the Palatine Gallery. This tour lasts around 4 hours, so arriving in the morning is a good alternative.

3. DELL’ACCADEMIA GALLERY
Former building of the first art academy in Europe that was turned into a museum in 1873. Among the works of several Italian artists, the most important is the statue of the David has been made by Michelangelo.

4. DAVID, THE SYMBOL OF FLORENCE
Michelangelo’s statue of David is in the Academy Gallery, being one of the best-known works of universal art. The original is inside the museum, but there are two more replicas in the city. One in front of the Academy Gallery and the other in Michelangelo square, from where you have the famous view of the city.

5. SAN JOHN SQUARE
San John Square is home to the Basilica Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo, dating from 1296 in Gothic style. To the right of the Duomo is the bell tower and in front of it is the Baptistery of San John. Via de Calzaioli, one of the most elegant streets in Florence, connects the Duomo directly with Plaza della Signoria, where Palazzo Vecchio is located, the most important building in the city. It’s the seat of the Florence City Council and a museum at the same time.

6. SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE CATHEDRAL, DUOMO
It is in this square that the most interesting buildings in Florence are located. The Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore is the Duomo, built between 1296-1368, famous for its Brunelleschi dome and Giotto’s bell tower. The Duomo is one of the works of Gothic art of the Italian Renaissance, it is considered of fundamental importance for the History Architecture, and also a record of the wealth and power of the Tuscan capital in the 13th and 14th centuries. The basilica’s name refers to the lily, the symbol of Florence (fiore is flower in Italian).

In Cathedral square is also the Baptistery of Saint John. It is said to be the oldest building in the city, and is famous for its bronze doors where scenes from the life of Saint John the Baptist and the Bible are reproduced. Michelangelo referred to these doors as The Doors of Paradise, a name that remains to this day. Entrance to the church is free, but to circulate in the galleries it is necessary to buy a ticket, including to climb the dome.

Duomo hours are from 10am to 4:45pm. It is not allowed to enter showing shoulders or knees, that is, without shorts, skirt/short dress, or tank top.

7. OLD BRIDGE
Not far from the Duomo is Old Bridge, the oldest bridge in the city. It is famous for its stores, mainly jewelry and gold. Depending on the time, transiting the bridge can be very difficult due to the amount of tourists.

8. PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA / OLD BRIDGE
In this square is the Palazzo Vecchio, currently the seat of the Florentine municipality. Inside it houses a museum that exhibits, among others, works by Agnolo Bronzino, Michelangelo, Buonarroti and Giorgio Vasari. On the main facade is the Arnolfo Tower (Torre di Arnolfo), one of the emblems of the city. You can visit Palazzo Vecchio and climb the tower.

9. BASILICA OF ST. LAWRENCE
The Basilica of St. Lawrence was the Medici’s private church, one of the richest in the city. The entire interior was designed by Michelangelo and the bronze pulpits are Donatello’s latest works. It is also where the Martelli Chapel is located as a sepulchral monument to Donatello.

10. BASILICA OF SANTA CROCE
The Basilica of Santa Croce is the main Franciscan church in Florence and one of the main basilicas of the Catholic Church in the world. In it are buried great Italian names Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Machiavelli and Rossini.

Entrance costs 8€ and the opening hours are from 9:30 am to 5 pm, varying only on Sunday.

11. MICHELANGELO SQUARE AT SUNSET
Michelangelo Square is in the highest part of Florence and the ascent is easy, even on foot, all free. Up there you can see the whole city that is cut by the Arno River, and the most beautiful moment is at sunset. In the square there is a replica of the statue of David and many young people gather there in the late afternoon to have a drink on summer afternoons. Take advantage of the fact that it is close by and get to know the Church of San Miniato al Monte.

12. SEE FLORENCE FROM ABOVE

Florence is beautiful anyway, but from above it gains an even more special charm. The sunset is beautiful from Michelangelo Square, but if you want a different experience, there is also Brunelleschi’s Cupola located in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Tower of San Niccolo and several restaurants open to the public.

13. PURCHASE IN STORES AND MARKETS
The capital of Tuscany is a perfect place to shop for everything from clothes to Italian delights. If you want to shop in stores, walk along Via Tornabuoni, Via Calzaiuoli and Piazza della Repubblica. But for delights like cheese, wine, and other irresistible goodies, head to the markets: Mercado de San Lorenzo, Mercado de Sant’Ambrogio, and the weekly markets of Le Cascine and Porcelain Market.

14. TASTE THE BEST OF TUSCANY FOOD
Tuscan cuisine is one of the best in Italy, even though it is quite simple. All products are quality and the most famous are the sausages. Be sure to try a toasted bread with pâté, a ham and crostini sandwich. A special tip for eating well and cheaply is at All’Antico Vinaio, where the sandwich costs 5€, but it’s so big that it’s enough for two people. The bread is fresh, ham is freshly sliced and you can go out to eat, or sit on one of the stairs in the surrounding buildings. They also sell glass of wine.

But if you want to eat in a restaurant, I suggest ordering a fresh pasta that is prepared in an artisanal way. The highlights are pappardelle with hare sauce, pici, a type of thick spaghetti that is served with various types of sauces.

15. TASTING THE WINES
Enjoy Florence to taste wines. As you are going to taste some specialties from the region, pair it with a Chianti wine. Be sure to also taste the vin santo, a sweet wine made from raisins and usually served with dessert, along with the Toscani cantuccini.

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