--- title: "Accessible Rome & Florence: 8-Day Wheelchair Itinerary" description: "An 8-day wheelchair-accessible Italy itinerary: adapted vehicle, Colosseum and Vatican accessible routes, train assistance to Florence, checked hotel rooms.…" url: "https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/accessible-rome-and-florence" image: "https://www.mobeeinternational.com/_astro/italy-rome-colosseum.C9xnHbTa_Z1cbSzJ.jpg" --- 1. [Home](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/) 2. [Itinerary ideas](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages) 3. [Italy](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/countries/italy) 4. Accessible Rome & Florence in 8 Days: Wheelchair-Friendly Italy [Italy](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/countries/italy) # Accessible Rome & Florence in 8 Days: Wheelchair-Friendly Italy Rome and Florence planned step by step for wheelchair users and travelers with reduced mobility: an adapted vehicle with a ramp, accessible routes at the Colosseum and the Vatican, train assistance and checked hotel rooms. **Price on request** free quote within 48 hoursUpdated November 2026 ![The Colosseum in Rome lit up at dusk](/_astro/italy-rome-colosseum.C9xnHbTa_CoEfm.webp) - **8 days**7 nights - **Rome**Vatican City · Florence - **4★**Where you stay - **Accessible travel**Itinerary - **Best time to go**April to early June and late September to October, when it is warm but not hot:… ## Route Route7 nights · 2 stops · 1 day trips 1. 1 **Rome** 4 nights 2. 2 **Florence** 3 nights *Chianti* 1. A wheelchair-accessible vehicle with a ramp or lift for every transfer and visit 2. The Colosseum and the Vatican Museums on their accessible routes, with guides used to them 3. High-speed train to Florence with station assistance booked for boarding and arrival 4. The Uffizi, Michelangelo's David and a Chianti winery with a step-free tasting room Getting there and around - [RomeFlorenceRome to Florence by Train: Frecciarossa vs Italo, Times and Fares](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/rome-to-florence-by-train) - [FlorenceVeniceFlorence to Venice by Train: Times, Fares and Which Venice Station](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/florence-to-venice-by-train) - [RomeAmalfi CoastRome to the Amalfi Coast: Train, Ferry, Bus or Private Driver](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/rome-to-amalfi-coast) - [RomeVeniceRome to Venice by Train: Times, Fares and Whether to Stop on the Way](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/rome-to-venice-by-train) ## Day by day 1. ![The Trevi Fountain in Rome, its marble statues and turquoise basin](/_astro/italy-rome-trevi-fountain.CD9PkLHK_Xdl6v.webp) Day 1 ### Rome Request assistance from your airline when you book: at Rome Fiumicino, staff help you from the aircraft to the arrivals hall. There, your driver waits with a **wheelchair-accessible vehicle** with a ramp or lift, for the 45-minute ride to your hotel. A word of honesty about Rome: much of the historic center is paved with **sampietrini**, small, uneven cobblestones, and sidewalks are narrow or missing in places. That is why the vehicle stays with you for every outing in Rome and drops you as close as the traffic rules allow. In the evening, dinner on **Piazza Navona**, a large pedestrian square. **Night in Rome**, in a 4-star hotel with an accessible room. 2. ![The Colosseum in Rome lit up at dusk](/_astro/italy-rome-colosseum.C9xnHbTa_hcMU4.webp) Day 2 ### Rome A **private guided visit of the Colosseum**, with a guide used to accessible visits. The main entrance and the ground level are step-free, an elevator reaches an upper level for the view over the arena, and there is an accessible restroom. The underground (hypogeum) is reached by stairs and is not accessible, and the elevator does not run on the free first Sunday of the month, so we avoid that day. Visitors with disabilities and one companion enter free, but a timed slot must still be booked: we do it with your other tickets. The **Roman Forum** is only partly accessible, with ancient paving and gravel paths. We follow the accessible section and add the viewpoints above the Forum, reached by vehicle. In the evening, a drive through Rome lit up, with a stop at the **Gianicolo** terrace. **Night in Rome**, in your 4-star hotel. 3. ![The facade and dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City at dusk](/_astro/italy-vatican-st-peters.CHw1YuSE_xdvGD.webp) Day 3 ### Rome, Vatican City The **Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel** on the museums' barrier-free route, with staff help where needed. Visitors with a certified disability of at least 67% enter free and without queuing, and so does one companion when the visitor is not self-sufficient. These free tickets cannot be booked online: they are issued at the Special Permits desk in the entrance hall when you show your disability certificate, so bring it. Wheelchairs are lent free at the cloakroom while available, against a valid ID. The museums' own guided tours are not open to wheelchair users, so we confirm with the museums beforehand how your private guide can accompany you. The shortcut from the Sistine Chapel to **St. Peter's Basilica** has steps, so we leave by the museum exit and the vehicle takes you around to St. Peter's Square, where wheelchair users are directed to a step-free entrance on the right-hand side of the colonnade. We check the current route with the basilica before your visit. **Night in Rome**, in your 4-star hotel. 4. Day 4 ### Rome A morning for the **Pantheon**, with its level marble floor, and the **Trevi Fountain**, best seen from the street level above the basin. We choose the smoothest approach to each and avoid the busiest hours. In the afternoon, an **accessible pasta-making class** in a step-free kitchen, with the dinner you cook. **Night in Rome**, in your 4-star hotel. 5. ![Brunelleschi's dome and the marble facade of Florence's Duomo against a blue sky](/_astro/italy-florence-duomo.DYRBf46O_nWFg3.webp) Day 5 ### Florence Transfer to Roma Termini, where the station's assistance service, booked in advance, helps you board the **high-speed train to Florence** with a lift. The train has wheelchair spaces, and the trip takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. At Firenze Santa Maria Novella, the assistance team and your accessible vehicle meet you. Florence is flat, but its paving stones are uneven in places and sidewalks are narrow. In the afternoon, visit the **Duomo**: the cathedral and the Baptistery are visited at ground level. The dome (463 steps) and the bell tower have no elevator. **Night in Florence**, in a 4-star hotel with an accessible room. 6. ![The Ponte Vecchio over the Arno river in Florence, with a rowing boat](/_astro/italy-florence-ponte-vecchio.058ZJk4g_Z2pTt0o.webp) Day 6 ### Florence The **Uffizi** with a private guide: you go in through door 1, the priority entrance, elevators link the floors, and the gallery lends wheelchairs free against an ID. Italian state museums, the Uffizi and the Accademia included, give free, priority entry to visitors with disabilities and to an accompanying family member or carer; bring your disability documentation. After lunch, **Michelangelo's David** at the Accademia. Both museums close on Mondays. At sunset, the vehicle drives you up to **Piazzale Michelangelo** for the view over the city and the Ponte Vecchio. **Night in Florence**, in your 4-star hotel. 7. Day 7 ### Chianti A day in the **Chianti hills** with your accessible vehicle: a family winery chosen for its **step-free cellar and tasting room**, lunch among the vines and the views on the way back. Siena is beautiful but steep, with a sloping main square, so we suggest it only with a power wheelchair or a strong companion, and plan the route with you. **Night in Florence**, in your 4-star hotel. 8. Day 8 ### Florence, journey home Accessible transfer to Florence airport, or back to Rome Fiumicino by train with station assistance, for your flight home. As on arrival, airline assistance takes you to the aircraft. Price on request Every trip is priced for your dates, hotels and group: ask for your free quote. ### What’s included - 100% tailor-made trip, built around your mobility, equipment and pace. - 4-star hotels with accessible rooms, measured and photographed for you before booking. - A wheelchair-accessible vehicle with driver for all transfers and visits. - High-speed train tickets Rome to Florence with a wheelchair space, and assistance at both stations. - Visits planned on the accessible routes, with private guides and priority entry where each site allows it: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Uffizi and Accademia. - An accessible pasta-making class in Rome and a Chianti winery visit with lunch. - Rental of a wheelchair, scooter, shower chair or other equipment delivered to the hotel, on request. - A dedicated travel designer before you leave and 24/7 local support during the trip. ### Not included - International flights to and from Italy - Travel insurance - Meals not listed in the itinerary - City taxes paid at the hotel - Personal expenses and gratuities - Equipment rental, quoted separately - [US+1 607 354 8869](tel:+16073548869) - [contact@mobeeinternational.com](mailto:contact@mobeeinternational.com) Designed by ### [Emilie Dubreuil](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/team/emilie-dubreuil) Travel Designer · Italy Grew up in Beaujolais in an adventurous family of six; designs our Italy and family trips and goes back to Italy every year. [More about Emilie](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/team/emilie-dubreuil) ## Where you stay 7 nights · 2 bases 1. 1 **Rome** 4 nights 2. 2 **Florence** 3 nights Day trips: Chianti ## Best time to go Our pickCrowds 1. Jan2–8° 2. Feb3–10° 3. Mar6–14° 4. Apr9–18° 5. May13–22° 6. Jun16–26° 7. Jul19–30° 8. Aug19–30° 9. Sep15–25° 10. Oct11–19° 11. Nov6–13° 12. Dec3–9° April to early June and late September to October, when it is warm but not hot: the stone streets and long museum corridors are tiring in the July and August heat. Winter is quiet and the museums are easier to move through, with shorter days. ## What travelers say Reviews from travelers who booked with us, in Italy. [All reviews](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/testimonials) Caroline was fantastic to work with > ### Our trip planner, Caroline, was fantastic to work with! She was patient, responsive and recommended fabulous experiences. She found amazing local guides and tours. The Last Supper was incredible to see during our fabulous Milan City Tour with guide Lara. Our favorite day at Lake Como was a guided hike with lovely and knowledgeable Maria ended with a picnic high in the mountains overlooking the Lake. Taking the Bernin… > > Our trip planner, Caroline, was fantastic to work with! She was patient, responsive and recommended fabulous experiences. She found amazing local guides and tours. The Last Supper was incredible to see during our fabulous Milan City Tour with guide Lara. Our favorite day at Lake Como was a guided hike with lovely and knowledgeable Maria ended with a picnic high in the mountains overlooking the Lake. Taking the Bernina express through the Alps gave us hours of magical beauty. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Neuschwanstein castle that was lead by a local boy, Alessandro, who was amazing and enjoyable to be with. And finally we ended the trip in Munich to enjoy OctoberFest and a few major WWII sites. Incredible and memorable trip! Thanks to Caroline and the Mobee International team! **Debra P.**from Minneapolis, MN September 2026 Switzerland, Italy · with Caroline [Verified on Kimkim](https://www.kimkim.com/o/mobee-international#trip-reviews) Detailed planning for Switzerland and Italy > Valentine was very detailed and helped us along the way when we had questions. She planned an amazing trip and made our lives easier! **Alex B.**from Los Angeles, CA September 2026 Switzerland, Italy · with Valentine [Verified on Kimkim](https://www.kimkim.com/o/mobee-international#trip-reviews) Great local guides in Paris and Florence > ### All of local guides were great in both Paris and Florence. Fashionista guide and food guide were wonderful Francesco on conquering trrra and San Gianni was great with knowledge and flrxinilitu given the heater had a great time in spite of done challenges both hotels not prepared for I room double bed and 2 rooms twin beds even though I was clear with agent. 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I would think twice about working either Mobee International agdin **Doreen H.**from Pittsfield, MA July 2026 France, Italy · with Mathilde [Verified on Kimkim](https://www.kimkim.com/o/mobee-international#trip-reviews) Tailor-made by local experts ## Get a free, personalized quote Tell us your dates and who is traveling. A local travel designer replies within 48 hours with a tailor-made proposal, prices included. 1. 1Share your dates and wishes 2. 2Get a priced itinerary within 48 hours 3. 3Refine it together, then travel 8 travel designers, local experts across Europe, reply to every request themselves. ★★★★★ > “A wonderful travel partner” Carol W., Seattle, WA · 4.8/5 on 273 reviews - [US+1 607 354 8869](tel:+16073548869) - [Europe+33 4 26 30 36 82](tel:+33426303682) - [contact@mobeeinternational.com](mailto:contact@mobeeinternational.com) Two minutes, three steps. Free and without obligation. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rome wheelchair accessible? Partly. The main museums and monuments have accessible routes, elevators and accessible restrooms, but the historic center is paved with uneven cobblestones, sidewalks are narrow and curb cuts are irregular. The difference comes from planning: an accessible vehicle for every outing, guides who know the accessible routes and visits timed to avoid crowds. Our guide to [wheelchair-accessible Italy](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/wheelchair-accessible-italy) goes into detail. ### Is the Colosseum accessible for wheelchair users? Yes, in part. The ground level is step-free, an elevator reaches an upper level with a view over the arena, and there is an accessible restroom. The underground, reached by stairs, cannot be visited in a wheelchair, and the elevator does not run on the free first Sunday of the month. Visitors with disabilities and one companion enter free under the rules of Italian state sites, but a timed slot must still be booked. ### How does train assistance work in Italy? RFI, Italy's rail network operator, runs free Sala Blu assistance at the main stations, including Roma Termini and Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Staff meet you at an agreed point and help you on and off the train with a lift. It must be requested at least 12 hours ahead; we book it with your seats in the wheelchair space and send you the confirmation. ### Can you arrange equipment like a scooter or a shower chair? Yes. We work with local suppliers who deliver wheelchairs, mobility scooters, shower chairs and hoists to your hotel and collect them at the end. Tell us your measurements and needs when you plan the trip; we check that the hotel room has space for the equipment. ### Can this trip suit travelers who walk but tire quickly? Yes, it was designed for them too. The vehicle saves long walks, guides plan seated breaks, and we keep half days free to rest. 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