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Although the tour is self guided at Pisa and Florence, being with our guide Aaron, and our angels who took us there, Gracia and Salvatore, the trip was very good. Aaron guided us with facts and stories of Pisa and Florence, and guided on what itinerary to have to get the best in the given time of 1 hour at Pisa and 2 hours at Florence. Obviously this time is not enough to see both cities and the places fully but enough to get the highlights. Also, there was an option to go in gold cart through the outskirts and see the panoramic view of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo was superb. This view is definitely not to be missed. Even with only this limited time, the trip was great and is worth going if these cities are not in your plan, but you have one additional day in Rome. Both Pisa and Florence are wonderful cities, must visit. And if you get this team, it is wonderful.

Amazing tour! Our guide was extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the entire city and history of Florence. Highly recommend this tour for all ages. This included skip the line entrance, which saves a great deal of time.

we skipped some items in the itinerary. i was hoping to visit all the listed places. guide was knowledgeable and okay.

beautiful scene after climbing 400+ stairs ! tour guide is knowledgeable

Trip is excellent and convenient. We went to Siena, San Gimignano, Vineyard and Pisa. Thoses towns are so beautiful. Vineyard came with lunch and wine tasting. Totally recommended! Pisa is nice but we didn’t have much time to explore much. Be prepare that they don’t have much toilets. We had to go to cafe and purchased drinks. Public toilets are not available much.

It was the best decision to join the excursion to Pisa! This is the easiest way to visit the touristy landmark because you get a tour guide to share the history while touring. We were also given some free and easy time to walk around.

Visiting the Duomo of Florence was an unforgettable experience, made all the more special by our splendid guide, Guida. The Duomo itself is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, with its stunning façade of white, green, and pink marble, and the breathtaking dome designed by Brunelleschi. Inside, the grandeur continues with its soaring ceilings, intricate mosaics, and magnificent frescoes. What truly elevated our visit was Guida's exceptional guidance. Her passion for the history and artistry of the Duomo was evident in every word she spoke. Guida expertly navigated us through the cathedral, bringing its rich history to life with captivating stories and fascinating insights. She made sure we didn’t miss a single detail, from the beautiful clock by Paolo Uccello to the incredible Last Judgment fresco by Vasari and Zuccari that adorns the interior of the dome. Guida's knowledge is profound, yet she presented it in a way that was engaging and accessible to everyone in our group. Her warm personality and infectious enthusiasm made the tour not just informative, but genuinely enjoyable. She answered all our questions with patience and offered a wealth of information that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Thanks to Guida, our visit to the Duomo was more than just a sightseeing tour—it was an enriching experience that deepened our appreciation for this iconic symbol of Florence. I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone planning to explore this magnificent cathedral.

Our guide was Gabriele and bus driver was Gabriel. The guide is english speaking and friendly. He share quite a number of tips at each location as well. Do note that the itinerary flows like this, bus to first area, then train to different part of the attraction in the first area. Then back to first area stop and bus to second area then back to Florence. Also note that if you don’t want to walk during Pisa visit, you can pay $3 per person per direction to reach there from the bus stopping area to Pisa and vice versa.