Day Trip from Rome to Florence and Pisa

Travelling rather than sightseeing.

Our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable, and we enjoyed seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa with enough time to explore and visit the shops. However, Florence was disappointing as the time there was far too short. The coach drop-off point is about a 25-minute walk from the centre, meaning a large portion of the visit is spent walking to and from the bus. Overall, most of the day is spent travelling rather than sightseeing. Although we had a very nice lunch, it was a long day for limited enjoyment. Unfortunately, it didn’t feel like good value for money, and I wouldn’t recommend this tour.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We are, however, a little puzzled by some aspects of your comments. Our Florence & Pisa experience is operated exclusively as a private tour and does not involve coach transportation or drop-offs outside the city centre. In Florence, our guests are normally accompanied by a dedicated local guide, while a second guide assists in Pisa. For this reason, we wonder whether some details may relate to a different tour or provider. In any case, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

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Excellent tour

The only way to see Florence and Pisa in one day. Both tour guides were excellent. The company had a representative walk us to the train and made sure we got on the correct one. Our train broke down on the way back to Rome. We were a hour late. The driver messaged us and still picked us up at the train station. Excellent service!

Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed your day exploring Florence and Pisa. It's fantastic to hear that our guides and representative made your journey smooth and enjoyable. We apologize for the train delay but are pleased that our driver was able to accommodate you. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!

via Viator

Overall, the experience...

Overall, the experience was great! As we started the day, our pickup driver was a little late but was very apologetic. He still brought us to the train station very early. Our coordinator met us at the station and was gracious, providing a cell number where he could be reached at all times. He reviewed all our instructions for the day and waited with us until we boarded. Train seating was spacious and clean. We arrived in Florence and were met by Silvia. She was a great guide for the morning, had lots of interesting little known facts that she shared as we walked. She was also kind enough to deviate a bit from our official stops so that we could do a little shopping along the way. Even there she knew about the shops, which ones were family owned and quick ways to move around the city to avoid some of the crowds. She shared facts about the buildings and architecture as we passed along and stayed engaged throughout the day - even when my teens kept pausing for Instagram photo shoots. At the end of our tour, we grabbed sandwiches quickly before being transitioned to a new driver to take us to Pisa. Our driver expertly navigated traffic, bringing us literally outside the gates of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It was fascinating that we could drive so close. Our tour guide, Monica, met us there, full of bubbly energy and local facts. She is from Pisa and knew many local stories, family histories, history of each building, how they were built, how long it took to restore them and more. She talked about the art work, paintings, sculptures and more. It was a fascinating though brief visit to this beautiful city. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get a brief overview of the highlights of Florence and Pisa. It will undoubtedly leave you wanting more. We ended the day tired but happy, already planning our next visit.

Response from the operator: Dear Claudia, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that your experience with us was so positive! We’re especially happy to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Silvia and Monica. Both are passionate about their cities and love sharing their knowledge, so knowing that they were able to make your day both fun and informative really means a lot to us. It’s always our goal to offer flexible, engaging, and seamless experiences, so hearing your appreciation for the coordination, local insights, and personalized touches makes all the effort worthwhile. We hope to see you and your family again next time in Italy! Regards,

via Viator

Pisa was fantastic

We were very mixed on this tour. It was great that we were picked up at hotel and brought to train station. Never having used train in Italy a little more guidance would have been helpful. We rode in bisiness class which was great. Clear instructions to meet our guide Sylvia in Florence. She was nice, professional, full of knowledge. Howecer pacing was very slow...from the walking pace to getting the info. We would walk to a spor in silence for 5 to 10 min then we would hear aboit it...then see it. I want to hear about it on way and spend time looking. More time in Galleria would have been nice to understnad art or if the pace was faster we would have been able to sit and eat at one of the local places. We had time to grab a sandwich and go. Travel to Pisa was fine...we were taken to a nice overlook in Florence that gave a great view of the city. Once in Pisa we met our guide Alessandro...this part was a 5 out of 5. He was fantastic. Great pacing of informational we alot of local color as we moved. The sites were incredible seeing the cathedral, babtistry and climbing the tower of Pisa. After walking through the town we were given alot of local information, history as we strolled. Pisa was the highlight. Then back on the train, and car to hotel.

via Viator

Expensive, but excellent service for those short on time to plan and execute.

My wife and I were staying in Rome for 8 days, but wanted to see Florence and Pisa. This tour seemed like the best option. Since Viator uses subcontractors I was a little worried, but everything went well on their end. Logistically, this is a complicated trip and I have to admire the planning that went into it. A driver picked us up at our apartment in Rome, took us to the train station, we took the train to Florence, we were met by a tour guide who showed us around and took us through the Acadamia, then another driver took us to Pisa and another guide took us around and up to the top of the leaning tower, then a ride to the train station, train back to Rome, and then a driver took us home. This was a lot of coordination and work for the tour operator but the drivers, guides, and logistics were planned and executed flawlessly. I personally would have wanted to see more in Florence like the duomo, but it wouldn't be possible given the time table. On a personal note, my wife became ill when we arrived in Florence and was not feeling well throughout the day. The guides and drivers were very supportive, kind and helpful. It really demonstrated the quality of people working on this tour and the wonderful people of Italy. We really appreciated their kindness.

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