3 Train Experiences to Plan a Morning Around

1.Rome to Florence: High-Speed Train Day Trip with Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 235 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $263Our pick

Leave Rome early by high-speed train and spend a full day in Florence. A local guide leads you past the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria before a guided Uffizi visit. You then have free time for lunch, shopping, the Accademia, or Brunelleschi’s Dome.

“Loved the trip! Valentina was lovely! Loved the time spent with her. Giovanni made me feel at home. Such a gent! Loved the entire tour. I’d definitely recommend 11/10😎😘❤️Thanks for making my day as lovely as it could be!”

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2.Madrid by High-Speed Train with Prado Museum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $606

Travel from Barcelona to Madrid by high-speed train, then tour the Prado Museum with an English and Spanish-speaking guide before walking through central Madrid. You’ll see San Miguel Market, the Royal Palace exterior, Plaza Mayor, and Gran Vía, then return by train.

“Natalie was very knowledgeable great tour! Wish it was longer would have liked to have spent the entire day with Natalie”

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3.Kunming Private Day Tour to Dali City Highlights by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $252Best value

Travel from your Kunming hotel to Dali by two-hour bullet train, then explore the Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake, Jinsuo Island, and possibly Xizhou Town with a private English-speaking guide. Lunch, train tickets, entrance fees, boat fare, and city hotel transfers are included.

“Dali is a beautiful town and Tony explained it’s history and culture very well. He guided through the tour at a relaxed pace which made the whole experience great.”

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