From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour)
Traveler rating
1.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) worth booking?
From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) is a 9-hour experience in Bologna, Italy, from $210 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 1/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 1/5 (1)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $210 per person
Discover Florence with a day tour from Bologna by high-speed train in First Class. Upon arrival, meet the guide in front of the Museum of Mercy and enter the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore through a private entrance from a side door dedicated to the group. The certified guide will accompany you for 30 minutes through the secrets of the Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome, then you can stay inside to continue the visit independently. The ticket also includes dedicated independent access to the Museum of Mercy. After free time for lunch or Shopping, a suggestive group walking tour awaits you in the afternoon. With an expert guide you will wander through elegant squares, markets, and iconic bridges, discovering the stories and masterpieces of the cradle of the Renaissance. The tour will end in front of the Duomo, where you will say goodbye to the guide before reaching the station for a relaxing return to Bologna.
What you get
About this experience
Discover Florence with a day tour from Bologna by high-speed train in First Class. Upon arrival, meet the guide in front of the Museum of Mercy and enter the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore through a private entrance from a side door dedicated to the group. The certified guide will accompany you for 30 minutes through the secrets of the Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome, then you can stay inside to continue the visit independently. The ticket also includes dedicated independent access to the Museum of Mercy. After free time for lunch or Shopping, a suggestive group walking tour awaits you in the afternoon. With an expert guide you will wander through elegant squares, markets, and iconic bridges, discovering the stories and masterpieces of the cradle of the Renaissance. The tour will end in front of the Duomo, where you will say goodbye to the guide before reaching the station for a relaxing return to Bologna.
What's included
Included
- Priority admission ticket with dedicated access to Florence Cathedral and a guided tour
- Guided tour of Florence with a certified tour guide
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Admission ticket to the Museo della Misericordia (self-guided tour)
Not included
- Food and beverage
- Tips
- Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions
- Guide during the journey
What you'll see and do
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Piazza Della Repubblica
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.
10 minutes here
Fontana del Porcellino
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.
10 minutes here
Ponte Vecchio
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.
15 minutes here
Piazzale Degli Uffizi
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.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Piazza della Signoria
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.
20 minutes here
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bologna
Customers will travel by train on their own. They will meet the guide and the rest of the group directly in Florence.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Customers will travel by train on their own. They will meet the guide and the rest of the group directly in Florence.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nearby Italy - Just around the corner
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Both the outbound and return journeys will be taken independently.
- Please arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
- The meeting point with your guide for Duomo entry is at the Misericordia Museum, located to the left of the Duomo.
- Walking tour meeting point: Via Cavour 18, Florence.
- In the late afternoon, an Italo train from Florence Santa Maria Novella station will take you back to Bologna Central Station.
- We advise you to wear comfortable shoes and recommend appropriate clothing when visiting sacred sites: shoulders and knees must be covered
- A member of staff will contact you the day before the experience to confirm all the details
- In the event of participants arriving late, attendance cannot be guaranteed and no refund will be given
- No refunds will be given in the event of train delays. In the event of a strike, we will do our utmost to find out as soon as possible, notify you and work with you to find an alternative
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Not worth the price when you can do it on your own
I rarely leave negative reviews, but I want other travelers to have realistic expectations before booking this experience. I paid over $200 for the “From Bologna to Florence: Full Day (Train + Cathedral + Tour)” experience. The title gave me the impression of a structured full-day tour with organized activities and guided sightseeing throughout most of the day. What I actually received was train tickets to Florence, a short cathedral tour, a walking tour later in the afternoon, and more than four hours completely on my own in between. The company later explained that the free time was intentional so guests could explore independently. My issue is not with having free time — it’s that the experience was not presented in a way that matched my expectations of a “full day tour.” Florence attractions often require advance reservations, and had I known I would have so much unstructured time, I would have booked museums or other activities ahead of time. The experience itself wasn’t terrible, but the wording and presentation created expectations very different from reality. Book this only if you are comfortable spending a significant portion of your day exploring on your own.
Response from the operator: Dear Maritza, thank you for sharing your feedback. While we are glad you found the guided experiences themselves to be of high quality, we must clarify the facts for future travelers, as the itinerary is explicitly detailed on the platform and was shared with you prior to departure. This full-day experience includes high-value components: Premium High-Speed First Class round-trip train tickets from Bologna, an exclusive Skip-the-Line entrance with a certified guide for the Duomo, an independent entry ticket to the Misericordia Museum, and a second structured group guided walking tour in the afternoon with a dedicated professional guide. The product description clearly states that the central hours of the day are free for lunch, shopping, and independent exploration. We sent you the complete itinerary via WhatsApp the day before departure, which you duly received and confirmed. Despite our team providing immediate assistance both late at night and early in the morning, no preferences or requests regarding your free time were ever mentioned. We would have been more than happy to organize and book any extra activities or experiences for you during those hours, had we been asked. Regarding your comment about booking other venues: please note that your tour took place on a Monday, the day when the Accademia Gallery or the Uffizi that you mentioned observe their official weekly closure. No amount of advance notice would have made entry possible. For this reason, we explicitly included the ticket to the Misericordia Museum, which was open and available to you. We deliver a transparent, flexible experience backed by continuous customer support. We wish you the best in your future travels.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Nearby Italy - Just around the corner, who run 4 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.9.
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From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bologna.
How much does From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) cost?
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Prices start at $210 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bologna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bologna is not rushed.
Is From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (1/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bologna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour)?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bologna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bologna and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bologna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bologna?
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On Outty we rank every Bologna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato, Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Lunch By Italian Days, Small Group Bologna Food Tour – Local Food & Market Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bologna?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour)?
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Included: Priority admission ticket with dedicated access to Florence Cathedral and a guided tour; Guided tour of Florence with a certified tour guide; Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.); and Admission ticket to the Museo della Misericordia (self-guided tour). Not included: Food and beverage; Tips; Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions; and Guide during the journey. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour)?
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Customers will travel by train on their own. They will meet the guide and the rest of the group directly in Florence. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour)?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to From Bologna to Florence: Full-Day Trip (Train + Duomo + Tour) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Bologna. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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