From Bologna to Florence: full day (train + cathedral + tour)

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From Bologna to Florence: full day (train + cathedral + tour)

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Overview

Discover Florence on a day tour from Bologna by high-speed train in First Class. Upon arrival, meet your Guide in front of the Museum of Mercy and immediately enter the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore : thanks to exclusive skip-the-line access through a reserved side door, you will completely avoid the long waits. The Certified Guide will accompany you for 30 minutes among the secrets of Brunelleschi's Cathedral and Dome, then you can stay inside to continue the visit independently. The ticket also includes independent access to the Museum of Mercy.

After some free time for Lunch or Shopping, an atmospheric group walking tour awaits you in the afternoon. With an expert Guide you will stroll 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 greet the Guide before reaching the station for the return to Bologna in total relaxation.

Activity location

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
- Via della Canonica, 1, Piazza del Duomo
- 50122, Florence, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bologna Centrale
- Piazza delle Medaglie d'Oro
- 40121, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Train, Duomo and guided tour

9h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:30 AM

Price details

AU$299.57 x 1 AdultAU$299.57

Total

Until Sun, 24 May

What's included, what's not

Skip-the-line entrance ticket with dedicated access to Florence Cathedral and guided tour
Entrance ticket to the Museum of Mercy (self-guided tour)
Italo high-speed return train ticket in first class from Bologna to Florence S. M. Novella
Guided tour of Florence with certified Tour Guide
Food and drink
Tips
Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions
Accompaniment during the journey

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

30m
Admission ticket included

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 Judgement 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.

Piazza della Repubblica

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 centre.

Fontana del Porcellino

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.

Ponte Vecchio

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.

Piazzale Degli Uffizi

10m
Admission ticket not included

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.

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 storey of Medici power and the great artistic revolutions that marked the Renaissance.

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

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.

Location

Activity location

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
- Via della Canonica, 1, Piazza del Duomo
- 50122, Florence, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bologna Centrale
- Piazza delle Medaglie d'Oro
- 40121, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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