Livorno Port Day: the 15 Best Shore Excursions

1.Florence & Pisa, Accademia & Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,172 reviews · 8 hours · from $41Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Livorno to Florence and Pisa, with free Wi-Fi, a tour leader, and 3.5 hours in Florence. Add Michelangelo’s David, a guided city walk, or a climb up Pisa’s tower. Guides such as Alessandro, Alex, and Riki have earned praise for clear timing and friendly care.

“It was a beautiful excursion trip the driver Luchi and out tour guide Alxendro were excellent and very funny. Awesome job!!!”

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

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

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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3.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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4.Florence & Pisa with Accademia and Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 459 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $41

Travel from Livorno to Florence and Pisa by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, then explore on your own or add a Florence walking tour, Accademia entry, or Leaning Tower climb. Guides such as Alessandro, Marina, and Matteo lead the day, which runs about eight hours.

“Good value compared to the cruise line. My only complaint is that we did the optional tickets into Academia and the Leaning Tower. Both of which they gave us tickets with over an hour wait. At Academia, they were running behind so by the time we got out it was straight on to Pisa. I would have thought that they could plan it better to where you could get into those sites and not stand in line so long.”

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5.Pisa & Florence in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 342 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $166

From Livorno, visit Florence and Pisa in about nine hours with round-trip transport, live commentary, and guided walks. Expect Florence’s Duomo, Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio, plus free time at Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli. Guides such as Stefania, Stephanie, Laura, and Lisa have earned especially warm praise.

“Stefanie was an amazing guide…. So knowledgeable and passionate about her city! It was the best part of our trip so trip!”

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6.Livorno Shore Excursion to Florence, Guaranteed Return On Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 334 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

Meet the green-shirted escort in Livorno, ride a Wi-Fi-equipped coach to Florence, and spend about four to five hours exploring. You can tour independently with a city map, join a guided walk, or add Accademia entry for Michelangelo’s David. Guides such as Marina, Tiziana, and Alessandro help with timing and directions.

“Trip was well organized, on time, explained well, and each guide throughout the excursion was great... Ilaria, "Tommy", "Johnny".”

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7.Livorno Shore Excursion to Lucca & Pisa optional Leaning Tower Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $41

From Livorno, ride an air-conditioned coach to Lucca for three hours of free time, then continue to Pisa for the Piazza dei Miracoli. Add a guided Lucca walk or timed Leaning Tower entry. Guides such as Federico and Irenia are praised for clear directions and good local tips.

“Mattia and our driver George were great! George even had cold waters available to purchase if needed. We loved Lucca, wish there was more time to spend there but cruise ship departure time limited us. Only downside to the trip was, we left our bag on our seats between the stops, which Mattia said we could do. However, after we got back on the bus, two people sat there and refused to move. Obviously this was not the tour guides fault, but it was ignorance from the others pedestrians on the tour.”

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8.Half Day Shore Excursion: Pisa And The Leaning Tower From Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Travel by coach from Livorno to Pisa, then walk with a tour leader through the Santa Maria gate to Miracle Square. You get free time for the Leaning Tower, cathedral, photos, shopping, and lunch. Guides such as Alice, Beatrice, Claudia, and Marta have been praised for clear help and local stories.

“Just the right time for a self guided tour. Princess provided free transportation from the ship to the pickup point in town. The Princess waiting area at the pickup point in Livorno was very clean. Be prepared for the charges for use of the WC/restrooms.”

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9.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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10.Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting

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

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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11.Pisa and Florence from the Livorno Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Livorno to Pisa and Florence with drivers such as Simone or Matteo. See the Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazzale Michelangelo, and central Florence. You get flexible stops, local advice, and free time, but attraction tickets and a formal guide are not included.

“We had an amazing day in Pisa and Florence thanks to our driver, Luigi. He picked us up on time, drove us around safely, and got us back to the ship on time. He was able to drop us off close to the main attractions (places that tour buses could not access) and kept in touch with us (by text) to confirm pick up and drop off spots. In addition to being a driver, he also acted as an unofficial tour guide, providing helpful advice about things to see, food to try, things to avoid, etc. We were able to learn a lot about the region, history, life in Italy,…”

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12.Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $481

Meet your guide at Livorno cruise port and ride a private, air-conditioned minivan to three Cinque Terre villages. Guides such as Luigi, Laura, Romina, and Ursula arrange ferries or trains, lunch tips, and photo stops before a 45-minute visit to Pisa.

“We really enjoyed our tour guides Ursula and Alessandro. They took care of us and shared the beautiful sites of Pisa and the Cinque Terra. Personable, passionate, and easy going. The beauty of the coast is not to be missed. Don't miss out on this one! Ciao!!”

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13.Livorno Private Shore Excursion to Pisa and Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Livorno to Pisa and Florence in a private minivan for up to seven people. Your driver, such as Cristiano, Giovanni, Mauro, or Valter, handles the route and local advice while you explore independently. Add a licensed Florence guide and pre-book Accademia tickets to see Michelangelo’s David.

“Giovanni was an amazing driver and guide. He gave us interesting insights and showed us places off the tourist path. He was extremely accommodating and kind. We’d work with him again!! Wish the day was a bit longer, but we accomplished most everything we’d set out to do.”

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14.Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel by private minivan from Livorno to Pisa and Florence, with port pickup, a Florence walking tour, free time, and optional Accademia tickets or a Tuscan winery stop. Guides such as Lorenzo, Laura, and Leonardo can tailor the day around art, food, shopping, or photos.

“Our driver Francisco met us promptly as we exited the ship. He was friendly and informative on the drive to Florence. We met our guide,Lorenzo in Florence. He was excited about and knowledgeable about his city. His eloquent delivery made Florence come to life. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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15.Private Day Trip to Siena and San Gimignano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $491

From Livorno, your private English-speaking driver takes you through Tuscany to Siena and San Gimignano, with a possible stop at Monteriggioni and optional winery lunch. Drivers such as Mario, Luca, Giuseppe, and Alex tailor the day, manage timing, and return you to your ship.

“By far the best tour I've ever taken! The tour guide was informative, courteous and respectful. A very pleasurable experience!”

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