Your LivTours Florence and Pisa in One Day from Rome tour starts at your hotel in Rome where you will be met by a chauffeur who will accompany you the entire day. This tour permits you to experience two gems of Tuscany in one day.
Spoil yourself by visiting with the capital of Tuscany and birthplace of the Renaissance: Florence. You will meet your guide in Piazza della Signoria, the very heart of the city. This square is surrounded by some of the most important buildings of Florence and you will have a chance to admire the centuries of architecture as your expert local guide shares with you the history behind the facades. This small square is home to the Palazzo Vecchio, Town Hall, the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Uguccioni, hosting a facade designed by the great Raphael.
Your guide will share with you the stories of Florence as you admire the melting pot of architecture from Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance. Take time to admire the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the oldest bridge in Florence, Which hosts a secret centuries-old corridor which you will surely learn about. Continuing your walk, you will come face to face with the largest Italian Cathedral, the Duomo with its unique facade and a dome designed by Brunelleschi. listen to the engaging anecdotes about its construction. Marvel at the dome that makes the perfect backdrop to Florence. Your guide will show you the stunningly detailed Baptistery bronze doors.
The last stop on your private tour is the Galleria dell’Accademia which houses the Stunning 17-foot marble sculpture of David by Michelangelo. One of the world’s most revered pieces of art made from one piece of leftover marble. Talk about recycling!
Next, Pisa: birthplace of Galileo Galilei, famous for its gravity-defying bell tower, beautiful Baptistery and its magnificent Cathedral. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was constructed in the 1100s and has always been leaning! Standing at 183.27 feet on one side and 185.93 feet on the other, this UNESCO World Heritage Site underwent construction to stop it from leaning any further, after an international group of engineers, mathematicians, and historians met in 2001, construction was carried out to stabilize the tower, allowing it to be opened once again to the public. Why not take the 294 steps up to the top of this world-famous tower!
Enjoy a personalized private tour with a chauffeur and comfortable climate-controlled vehicle on this full-day tour that takes you to see two shining gems in the crown of Tuscany. LivTours Florence and Pisa in One Day from Rome private experience is sure to exceed even your most luxurious expectations!