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4.2(339 reviews)

Livorno to Florence Shore Excursion

From€33.15
8 hours
Livorno, Italy

About this activity

Enjoy a seamless round-trip transfer from Livorno to Florence, with 4–5 hours of free time to explore the city's historic center, including an optional guided tour of Mercato Centrale market.

Highlights

  • Seamless round-trip transfer from Livorno to Florence
  • 4–5 hours of free time to explore Florence's historic center
  • Complimentary map provided for easy navigation
  • Optional guided tour of Mercato Centrale market
  • Guaranteed timely return to Livorno port

Full description

Discover the beauty of Florence with this convenient shore excursion from Livorno. After a comfortable, non-stop drive, you'll have 4–5 hours to explore Florence's iconic landmarks, charming streets, and vibrant culture at your own pace. A complimentary map of the historic center will help you navigate the city's treasures. For an enhanced experience, consider adding a guided tour of the Mercato Centrale market to delve deeper into local flavors and traditions. With guaranteed timely return to Livorno port, this excursion ensures a stress-free and memorable day in one of Italy's most captivating cities.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Livorno to Florence
  • 4–5 hours of free time to explore Florence
  • Complimentary map of Florence's historic center
  • Guided tour of Mercato Centrale market (available for an additional cost)

Itinerary

1

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. No refund will be give in case of late coming

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See the most important landmarks of the city center like the fabulous Signoria Square, marble Dome with its bell tower, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). If you have Walking tour included the tour will terminate a the characteristic Central Market where you will have the opportunity to taste many local dishes, and enjoy a free glass of wine

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Pass by: By choosing the dedicated tour option, your journey through the history of art with the entrance to the Accademia Museum in Florence. Here you can admire Michelangelo's original statue of David , a masterpiece that embodies the artistic perfection of the Renaissance. In addition to the David, the museum houses unfinished sculptures that reveal the artist's creative process, and a collection of paintings and ancient musical instruments that further enrich the experience. The Accademia offers you a unique immersion in the art and culture of a timeless Florence, making your experience even more special.

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Pass by: Admire a free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral. The unusual position of the bell tower, aligned with the facade, reflects the desire to give it great importance as a sign of strong verticality at the center of the Insula Episcopalis, as well as probably the practical need to free the view of the apse area for the large dome, foreseen since Arnolfian project. Giotto provided an original design for the bell tower, with a pyramidal cusp termination 50 Florentine arms high (about 40 metres), according to which the total elevation should have been approximately 120-125 metres. A drawing preserved in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Siena is considered by some scholars to be inspired by this project.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Pass by: Walk through Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge noted for the shops built along it.

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Pass by: Walk through Basilica of San Lorenzo, one of the main Catholic places of worship in Florence, located in the square of the same name in the historic center of the city. It is one of the churches that compete for the title of the oldest in the city and has the dignity of a minor basilica[1]. The San Lorenzo market is held near the church.

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Pass by: Back directly at Meeting Point

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • The guided tour of Mercato Centrale market is available for an additional cost; please inquire upon booking.
  • This excursion is suitable for travelers of all ages and fitness levels.
  • Ensure you have a valid passport and any necessary travel documents for port entry.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Florence's cobblestone streets.
  • Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during your free time.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Departure times are subject to change due to arrival to Cruise ships
  • Please, specify Ship Name and Boarding time
  • 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.
  • If your ship makes an itinerary change or schedule change and you arrive in a different port or in a different schedule, please do not assume your tour has been cancelled. your tour will be schedule for the new port or for the new timing. Please call our representative to confirm the new details.
  • Return in time to the ship guaranteed.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the entrance time at the Accademia Gallery ticket office
  • Present the ENTRY CODE at the Accademia Gallery Box Office in order to collect your ticket
  • If you have selected Accademia Option, you receive an exclusive ENTRY CODE by your escort the day of the excursion.

Traveler reviews

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Phenomenal

Phenomenal, especially Alessandro, very competent and kind. Quick and efficient, we will travel with Viator again.

ANAMARIA_MMay 18, 2026VIATOR

Easy shuttle to Florence and back

The bus left 40 minutes late- we were told to be early for a 9:45 start time and did not leave Livorno until 10:25. Other than that, the shuttle was an easy way to get to Florence and back!

Carrie_JMay 16, 2026VIATOR

Florence- Mattia

Mattia was very helpful and Florence was great. The Uffizi Museum is overwhelming, make sure you get tickets in advance for all the places you want to visit

Mark_HApr 29, 2026VIATOR

First time in Florence

Well organised and on time. Clear instructions provided by tour leader, Larenzo. Driver Lucca was excellent.

Dale_MApr 18, 2026VIATOR

Careful , very unreliable organizer!

Actually zero stars , because no service was provided .Three days before the organizer wrote us, he can not carry out the excursion . We should cancel the tickets on our own initiative. We had booked three months before , everything was confirmed and paid for . We find this very unprofessional. At such short notice we could not book anything else and took a taxi for expensive money to see anything at all from Florence. We can only advise against the organizer .

Andrea_KMar 30, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Departure times are subject to change due to arrival to Cruise ships Children must be accompanied by an adult Service cannot be used on a different date than the one indicated during the purchase The service provider is not responsible for delays due to events not under its control Please, specify Ship Name and Boarding time 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. No refund will be give in case of late coming If your ship makes an itinerary change or schedule change and you arrive in a different port or in a different schedule, please do not assume your tour has been cancelled. your tour will be schedule for the new port or for the new timing. Please call our representative to confirm the new details. Return in time to the ship guaranteed. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the entrance time at the Accademia Gallery ticket office Present the ENTRY CODE at the Accademia Gallery Box Office in order to collect your ticket If you have selected Accademia Option, you receive an exclusive ENTRY CODE by your escort the day of the excursion. In the event of changes to the itinerary due to events not directly dependent on our company, entrance tickets to the Accademia Museum cannot be refunded.
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