Florence Renaissance and Medieval: Day Trip from Milano by High-Speed Train
Florence, IT
85% of travellers recommend this
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14-hour experience
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Round trip by high-speed train
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Guided city walking tour
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Optional Duomo guided visit
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Skip-the-line access included
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Available in English and Spanish
Explore Florence's Renaissance treasures on a high-speed day trip from Milan, featuring a guided tour and leisure time to discover the city.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Round trip journey by high-speed train: milano centrale/florence santa maria novella -
Florence city walking tour with local professional guide
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If duomo guided visit option selected: entrance ticket to misericordia museum included
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Train ticket with seat reservation
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If option selected: inside florence duomo guided visit with dedicated access
Excluded
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Tour leader from milano -
Assistance at the train stations
Explore Florence's Renaissance treasures on a high-speed day trip from Milan, featuring a guided tour and leisure time to discover the city.
Highlights
- Comfortable and easy way to reach Florence from Milan
- Discover the best of Florence with a local guide
- Explore fashion stores, artisan shops, and local products
- Visit Florence Duomo with an Official Guide
- Enjoy free time for shopping and dining in Florence
Meeting Point
Train departure from Milano Centrale Station, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time. You will receive your Train ticket with departure and return time, by email or whatsapp, the day before your trip
Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milano MI , Italy
End Point
Train departure from Milano Centrale Station, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time. You will receive your Train ticket with departure and return time, by email or whatsapp, the day before your trip
Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1, 20124 Milano MI , Italy
What to expect
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Led by a local professional guide, your day will start with a comprehensive Walking Tour, discovering the most iconic sights of Renaissance and Medieval Florence. You will first explore the Medici district, where you will admire the famous Medici Palace, built in the mid 15th century and the first residence of the powerful and proud family, the ancient San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Chapels, with their mausoleum.
15 minutes
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
A few steps away, you will be breathless in front of the beauty of the monumental complex of the Duomo, with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the iconic Brunelleschi's Dome, the elegant Giotto's Bell Tower and the beautiful Romanesque Baptistery of San Giovanni, with its golden “Porta del Paradiso.
15 minutes
Museo Casa di Dante
The tour then goes through the characteristic streets of the medieval district where Dante and Beatrice lived and where you can also admire the imposing and unique Church of Orsanmichele, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art, adorned with the statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trading guilds.
15 minutes
Piazza della Signoria
You will be led then to the picturesque Straw Market: don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous “porcellino” (little pig). Going on, you will find yourself in Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the political center of the city. In this “open-air museum”, be fascinated by the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the imposing marble statue of Ammannati and by the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including the Perseus by Cellini and the Rape of the Sabines by Giambologna
15 minutes
Palazzo Vecchio
Dominating the square, the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo's crenellated tower, one of the most famous symbols of Florence.
15 minutes
Ponte Vecchio
Following from the outside the spectacular elevated path of the Vasari Corridor, you will arrive at the romantic and picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and you will end this amazing walking tour admiring its renowned jewelry shops!
15 minutes
Florence
The rest of the day is at your leisure: you can enjoy your free time going for some shopping and discover unique art crafts in the numerous Florentine artisan shops, taste local products in one of the restaurants on the first floor of the Central Market or just sit at the table of a historic café in Piazza della Repubblica.
480 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You will receive your Train ticket with departure and return time, by email or whatsapp, the day before your trip
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Train departure from Milano Centrale Station, mandatory to arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your departure time
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If option selected: Duomo Guided tour only in English
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It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to get the time-entry ticket and Museum access, nor to have a refund or reschedule the entry
What our experts say
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Try local gelato at Gelateria Dondoli. -
Visit the Central Market for lunch options.
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Check out artisan shops near Ponte Vecchio.
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Bring a camera for stunning Duomo views.
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Take a stroll along the Arno River.
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