Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Florence's historic center
- Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Enjoy scenic Tuscan landscapes
- Discover Renaissance art and architecture
- Experience Italian culture and cuisine
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Livorno port to Florence and Pisa
- Guided tours of Florence and Pisa
- Free time for shopping and dining in both cities
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Be sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time, at the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt.
Discover the heart of Florence and its most iconic landmarks, from the stunning Piazza della Signoria to the magnificent marble Duomo with its bell tower, and stroll across the legendary Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). With the city walk option, end your experience at the lively Central Market, where you can savor authentic Tuscan flavors, sample local specialties , and browse handpicked regional products — a true taste of Florence’s culinary and cultural heritage.
Pass by: Choose the Accademia Museum option to admire Michelangelo’s David and discover unfinished sculptures, paintings, and ancient instruments. Experience the timeless art and cultural heritage of Florence up close.
Pass by: Admire Florence Cathedral and its complex which includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pass by: Admire Giotto’s Campanile, the free-standing bell tower of Florence Cathedral. Its unique position and elegant design highlight the cathedral’s grandeur, offering a striking example of Renaissance architecture.
Pass by: Walk through this square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, also shared with the Loggia della Signoria. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.
Pass by: Walk through Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge noted for the shops built along it.
Pass by: Visit Central Market, one of the results from the time of risanamento, during the late nineteenth century. Inside, is possible to find primary ingredients of Tuscan cuisine, fruits and vegetable stands as well as nuts and spices. Outside, you can find leather goods.
Pass by: Walk through Basilica of San Lorenzo, one of Florence’s main Catholic churches and a minor basilica. Located in the historic San Lorenzo Square, it is among the oldest churches in the city, with the vibrant San Lorenzo Market nearby
Fall in love with Pisa at the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, where you can explore the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery, or relax on the green lawns in the shadow of these iconic monuments. Optional: Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa – Experience the famous nearly four-degree tilt and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
Pass by: Admire the largest baptistery in Italy, it is 54 m high, with a diameter of 34, built from 1152 to 1363
Pass by: The oldest of the three structures in the plaza followed by the Pisa Baptistry and the Leaning Tower.
If selected you have the chance to climb this iconical tower, known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.
Pass by: Back directly at Livorno Meeting Point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance
- Be aware of the return time to the ship to avoid delays
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
- Bring a camera to capture iconic landmarks
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Return to the ship on time is guaranteed
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service must be used on the date indicated at booking (unless approved by the local provider)
- Departure times may change due to cruise ship schedules – please contact us if you need a solution
- Please specify your ship name and boarding time
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before departure; staff will be wearing green T-shirts (For any assistance during the tour, contact us at the emergency number )
- If your ship’s itinerary or schedule changes and you arrive at a different port or time, don’t worry – your tour may still be available. Please contact us, and we’ll do our best to find a solution that works for you.
- Pisa Tower: children under 8 years old cannot enter
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your Accademia Gallery entry; your tour leader will provide an exclusive entry code to collect your ticket
- Tickets to the Accademia Museum are non-refundable in case of itinerary changes beyond our control
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Traveler reviews
DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TOUR!!! Poor transportation arrangements!!!!!
We are on the bus now there is no legroom as we were left with the last two seats on the bus. The last 2 seats had about 4 inches between the seat and the seatback in front. We are traveling an hour and a half to Florence and feel this is ridiculous. We had mentioned it to the tour guide to request help so the people in front of us can move there seatbacks forward, but he offered no assistance and all he told us to complain on the website. I don’t normally do reviews but this is unacceptable and feels very much like a cattle call with no tour or assistance from the guide. Regret booking this tour and do not recommend!!!!!
Very beautiful city, but the promised services were not delivered. Disappointing compared to the description.
The cities of Pisa and Florence are very beautiful, but the organization leaves much to be desired. We paid an extra fee for the city tour while other participants benefited from it at no cost, without any clear explanation. Moreover, the glass of wine promised in Florence was never offered. It's a shame, as this does not match the described service.
Great excursion!
It was amazing!! Highly recommend. Great way to see both Florence and Pisa on your cruise. We had Federico and he was absolutely amazing. Super funny and speaks so many languages!
Wonderful day in Firenze and Pisa
Lumi was a wonderful guide. We took the shuttle from the port into Livorno's city centre and met Lumi there (shuttle was 7EU for the entire day). We were dropped off in Firenze and she gave us the choice of going on our own or following her. She was great in that she guided us to the "starting" point to go explore. We did the same in Pisa and she let us go first as she knew we had tickets to climb to the top so we wanted to get there in time. The only 'downside' is that we were expecting to be dropped off in Livorno's city centre so we could do some shopping afterwards and take the shuttle back but instead, they took us back to the ship! Not a big deal but then we had to catch the shuttle back to Livorno where we enjoyed a delicious ponche and did some shopping. Thank you Lumi!!
We took advantage of this...
We took advantage of this excursion while on a cruise stop in Livorno and it was definitely worth it as there wasn’t much else to do at the port. Our tour guide Alex was very personable as well as knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions that came up. The amount of time in each location (just over 3 hours in Florence and 1 hour in Pisa) was perfect for what we chose to do. They also made sure we made it back to the port in time and even made the extra effort to drop us off closer to our ships so that we boarded on time.