A day from Florence
Day trips from Florence
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Siena’s Piazza del Campo, the porticoes of Bologna and the colourful villages of the Cinque Terre: Florence is the best base for exploring Tuscany and northern Italy by train.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
An hour and a half or less away
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ItalyPisa
The Leaning Tower, the cathedral and the baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli, an hour away by train.
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ItalySiena
The Piazza del Campo, where the Palio is run, the striped marble cathedral and medieval streets.
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ItalyBologna
Kilometres of porticoes that are a World Heritage Site, medieval towers and one of the best cuisines in Italy, just over half an hour away by high-speed train.
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ItalyVerona
The city of Romeo and Juliet, with its Roman arena and an old town beside the Adige, an hour and a half away by train.
What to see in Verona
For a long day
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ItalyCinque Terre
Five colourful villages perched above the sea, linked by train and by footpaths. It can be done in a day, though it is worth staying the night.
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ItalyVenice
About two hours away by high-speed train: an intense day for the canals, St Mark’s and the Rialto Bridge.
What to see in Venice
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Florence?
Pisa, Siena, Bologna and Verona, an hour and a half or less away; the Cinque Terre and Venice for a long day.
Pisa or Siena?
Pisa can be seen in half a day and is famous for its tower; Siena has more of a historic centre to stroll. If you only have one day, Siena; if you have two, both.
Can you visit the Cinque Terre from Florence in a day?
Yes, by train, although it is about two and a half hours each way. To enjoy it without rushing, it is better to stay there or in La Spezia.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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