10 Food Shore Excursions in Italy Worth a Port Day

1.Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 968 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52Our pick

Spend about three hours exploring Florence and one hour in Pisa on a full-day shore trip from Livorno. Guides such as Sabrina, Ariana, Luca, and Ignaz provide maps, city tips, and help with meeting points. The tasting is a brief sample of local Tuscan products, not a full wine experience.

“Unfortunately it was pouring rain all day long, but the tour operator can’t do anything about the weather. We had been to Florence twice before, so just walked to the Old Bridge area, and walked around for a bit, and went to a cafe. Unfortunately a couple people didn’t make it back to our meeting point and after waiting an extra 20-25 mins for them, it put us behind schedule, so we didn’t have much time in PISA, like 45 mins, but again it was still raining. The tour guides were good, and the bus driver actually was nice enough to take us right back to our ship instead of…”

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2.Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 952 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend eight busy hours touring Florence and Pisa from Livorno with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Follow your leader through Florence’s key squares, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo area, then visit Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Comfortable coach travel and an optional tasting of local products are included.

“The two guides - Sabrina and Ariel were knowable, entertaining and just plain great! The stops in Pisa and Florence allowed us enough time to get an overview of these two remarkable cities. Highly recommended!”

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3.Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $47Top rated

This 8-hour shore excursion takes you from Livorno to Florence by coach, with guides such as Sabrina, Ariana, and Ignacio helping you get oriented. Expect a Tuscan tasting, a marked city map, several hours of free time, and a return to Livorno. It is transportation plus useful local guidance, not a full museum tour.

“You can't go wrong with a cheap ride to Florence from the cruise ship. We have done this twice now, and Florence never disappoints”

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4.Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 8 hours · from $46Best value

Travel from Livorno to Florence by air-conditioned coach with a tour leader such as Alice, Sabrina, or Igna. Hear stories on the ride, enjoy optional Tuscan tastings, then explore the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and Accademia Gallery at your own pace.

“Our guide (Alice) was amazing. Very upbeat and funny. She did a great job keeping track of everyone, which was no small feat. Went above and beyond and even ended up dropping us off right at our ship to make sure everyone got back on time.”

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5.Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Naples or Salerno port to Pompeii for a two-hour guided visit, then continue to Vesuvius National Park for two hours of free time. Port pickup, entry tickets, onboard commentary, and lunch for Naples departures are included. Guides have included Raffaello, Titi, and Bruno.

“The guide was prompt and waiting for us outside the cruise port. We made our way by bus to Pompeii… it was a little hectic with numbers of people but was a good experience. Next we went to have lunch just before the entrance to Vesuvius. It was AWESOME! The food was tasty, servers busy, and views were amazing! Definitely recommend this trip AND TiTi and Bruno were excellent!”

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6.Best Shore Excursion Etna, Taormina, Messina With Tasting Of Sicilian Products

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $227

You travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Messina to Mount Etna, Taormina, and central Messina. Expect Ionian coast views, free time near Porta Catania, and tastings of honey, olives, wine, liqueurs, and olive oil. Entrance fees and tips are extra.

“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately. From Tour Description on Website: Mount Etna Walk on the sylvan craters with a breathtaking view of the Ionian coast of Sicily. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free 2 Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re Short stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic balcony of Messina 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free NOT PROVIDED 3 Duomo di Messina Stop to visit the famous Piazza del…”

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7.Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia: Walking Tour & Food Tour in Rome with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $144

Join guide Erik for an eight-hour Rome day from Civitavecchia. Travel by regional train, see St. Peter’s Square, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum, and taste supplì, gelato, market foods, and white pizza with mortadella.

“Erik gave us crystal clear directions on where and when to meet him. When we arrived, he was there waiting for us with a sign with my husbands name on it! From the start, he stressed that this was “our” tour and he was willing to modify any part of our agenda to meet our needs and interest! He was true to his word being gracious anytime we wanted to stop to explore something a bit further, take a picture or ten, or even to make a purchase! Not only did he have an amazing wealth of knowledge about Rome, it’s monuments, points of interest and history and a delightful…”

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8.The Dying City “Civita Bagnoregio” w/wine tasting from Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $215

Travel from Civitavecchia to Montefiascone and Civita di Bagnoregio with an English-speaking driver. Taste Est! Est!! Est!!! wine and local appetizers, cross the bridge to the dying city, and enjoy views over Lake Bolsena. Guides may include Mirko or Andre.

“Mirko was a lovely guide. Delightful guided walk about in Tarquina. A challenging walk to Civita Bagnoregio, but absolutely worth it for the views and to experience a step back in time. Would have liked a little more substantive lunch with wine tasting.”

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9.The Dying City “Civita Bagnoregio” w/wine tasting from Port

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Leave Civitavecchia for Civita di Bagnoregio, the fading hill village linked by a 300-meter bridge. With an English-speaking driver, you’ll have time to explore independently, then enjoy wine and appetizers at Antica Cantina Leonardi near Bolsena Lake. Guide Mirco has led some departures.

“Tour guide never showed up and we were never told it was cancelled. When I called and my friend inquired why we were never picked up, they said it was cancel because of the weather. Viator does not want to give is a refund. Their loss. We will never do Viator again.”

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10.Shore Trip from La Spezia: Pisa,Lucca,lunch & tasting Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Meet your English-speaking driver at La Spezia’s port for a private 9-hour tour of Pisa, Lucca, and Chianti. See the Leaning Tower, walk Lucca’s medieval walls, and enjoy a winery tour with lunch, olive oil, and wine tasting. Andrea has led recent departures.

“This could not have been more perfect! Our driver Andrea was so informative and showed us so much beauty. We learned about places we hadn’t heard of & had delicious food and wine. Everything was so fresh, we got back to our ship in perfect time and never felt rushed. Truly one of my favorite tours I’ve ever done. Made our honeymoon so special & the vineyard was like out of a movie scene. Perfection! Must do!”

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