Livorno shore excursion: Florence and Pisa

What You'll do in this tour

Not a lot of time on shore? Not sure what to see and do or how to get there? We have the perfect mix for your day in port.  Our Livorno Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa gives you a chance to visit two amazing cities during your day. The excursion is led by an expert English speaking driver guide whom will help to create a personalized experience while taking into account your specific interests. This incredible service enable you to tour with a native Italian guide showing you the real face of the area you are visiting. The tours are available in English or Italian, and are delivered with an insight and style that keeps our tours entertaining, fun, and informative.

PORT OF CALL: LIVORNO*

*If your port of call is La Spezia please let us know as we have different itineraries from La Spezia and will need accurate information in order to arrange your shore excursion properly.

Tour Description:

Our excellent english speaking driver guide will meet right at the exit of your ship at 8:00am with a sign bearing your name for your combination day with a driver guide and walking guide to give you a very comprehensive look at Florence and Pisa.  You will set out for the incredible city of Firenze, as we Italians call it. The drive is approximately 90 minutes until you reach your first stop for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo.  Here you will see some of the main sites of the city with a little introduction of Florence making a cappuccino stop just to be sure that you are awake. Time allowing you may have a few more stops with the driver before your walking tour begins.

Once in Piazza San Marco by late morning, your driver will introduce you to your walking guide for a 2.5-hour tour of several of the major sites of the city.  Your first stop on your walking tour will the Accademia, which houses the most famous statue in the world, David by Michelangelo.  In addition, you will see six of his unfinished works that will show you not only his style, but also his devotion and capacity to get human beings closer to religion. Sculpting was Michelangelo`s life, and at the same time, his way to bring humanity to a higher awareness and his work has a profound impact on it`s viewers.  

Next, you will start towards the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore where you will discuss the beautiful exterior and learn about the Gates of Paradise at the Baptistery. After a short walk, you will arrive at Piazza della Repubblica which was the former center of Florentia.  At the Piazzale degli Uffizi you will find the statues that boast the most important artists, politicians and scientists from Tuscany, a great preview of the sculptures in Piazza della Signoria, the political center of the town.  You will continue on to see the facade of the Church of Santa Croce and may enter if you'd like for a small admission fee. We call this Italy`s Pantheon and here you will see the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Ghiberti and many more, as well as the Pazzi Chapel. Depending on the interests and pace of your party, we may be able to add in a few other sights along the way.

The walking tour will end at 1:30pm when you will have time for a short break for lunch, and your driver guide will be happy to give you some suggestions based on your tastes and budget. By about 2:15pm it is time to depart for Pisa. The driver guide will again be happy to give you a general introduction to the city and the Piazza you will explore before dropping you off in Santa Maria dei Miracoli where you will be able to explore the Cathedral and the Tower at your leisure. You can visit the leaning Tower of Pisa, with or without entry, and we will want to know what you plan to do as we do not arrange these tickets, but rather it will be up to you to secure them at a time we suggest. With a 4:15pm departure to Livorno you can expect to arrive by about 5:30.

Additional Information To Note:

• IF YOUR SHORE EXCURSION IS ON MONDAY PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MUSEUMS ARE CLOSED SO ACCADEMIA AND UFFIZI WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON THE TOUR.

• This tour starts from the port of Livorno at 8:00am.
• The approximate length of the day is 9.5 hours.
• Time will not be sufficient to tour the Uffizi Gallery on this tour unless you only visit that particular museum with the guide and a few city sites or just the museums of Uffizi and Accademia but no city sites as you need about 2.5/3 hours for that one site alone.
• Because you have chosen the walking tour it will be assumed that you will want to see the David at the Accademia and so we will automatically make a reservation for you unless you tell us otherwise immediately upon booking.
• Some other sights you may chose to enter may have a small admission fee that can be paid on the spot and this varies based on individual interests.  Tickets cannot be purchased with credit cards.
• Please note that the museums are closed on Mondays and the Duomo is closed for the early part of the day on Sunday.
• Please note that the museums are free every first Sunday of the month so skip the line will not be possible and lines can be very long.
• We do not climb the dome during this tour, but it is worth exploring on your own if interested.

• Miles&Miles will make a reservation for your tickets and they are to be paid upon entry. Please advise in the comments upon booking if you do not want tickets purchased on your behalf.
• You will skip the general admission lines with this reservation, but you will still need to go through security upon entry and this cannot be skipped by anyone, for any reason.
• 35 Euros per adult 18+ (includes reservation fee)
• 10 Euros per youth 6-17 (only pay the reservation fee)
• 10 Euros for 0-5 (only pay the reservation fee)
• The cost of the non-refundable tickets is not included in the cost of the tour but will be included on your final voucher.   
• Please provide full names and dates of birth in the comments of your tour request so that we can order your tickets. Please bring a photo ID on the day of the tour as well. Do not bring large backpacks or tripods into any museum. 
• Please note that the museums are closed on Mondays and the Duomo is closed for the early part of the day on Sunday.
• Please note that the museums are free every first Sunday of the month so we cannot purchase tickets to skip the line. We suggest not visiting museums on the first Sunday of the month and enjoy the city instead.
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• Headsets, admission fees, lunches and gratuities are not included in the price of the tour.
• Please note it is prohibited to bring backpacks, camping or other bulky bags or luggage / trollies. You are allowed to enter with medium and small size backpacks carried on a shoulder which must be checked by metal detectors and/or opened and visually inspected before entering.

Type and Length of Tour:  9.5 hour tour with a private van and driver guide

Traveling time from the Port of Livorno:  Approximately 75 minutes  

Departure time from the port: 8:00am

Return to the port: Arriving around 5:30pm