Safe for health! All our vehicles are cleaned/sanitized before each service
Free cancellation up to 24 hrs – no charge if ship misses port – full refund if cruise is cancelled
Top privacy, flexibility and comfort with pick up/drop off at your ship
Upgrade your experience with skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo’s David) or Uffizi Gallery and private local guide
See Florence’s top attractions: the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery, Old Bridge
Visit the shopping district, admire the best views over Florence and enjoy a Florentine meal
Stop at the Miracle Square in Pisa and take a picture of the famous Leaning Tower
Enjoy a relaxing and worry-free ride back to Livorno Port, with guaranteed on-time return to your ship
The perfect private tour of Florence and Pisa from Livorno Port to admire the highlights of Florence and then have a glance of Pisa. Explore the Renaissance atmosphere in Florence and see the Cathedral, Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Old Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Museum, and so much more! Then take a picture of the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Relax and enjoy your drive through the Tuscan countryside towards Florence. Driving up the beautiful Viale dei Colli, reach the marvelous top hill terrace Piazzale Michelangelo, named after the artist who sculpted the original David statue. Get the most impressive view over Florence.
Nearby, see the white and green marble façade of San Miniato al Monte church – one of the purest examples of the Florentine Romanesque style. After leaving the church, follow an uphill road bordered by the ancient city walls until Belvedere Fortress, built around 1590 by the Grand-duke Ferdinand to protect the Medici family villas.
Driving down from the Fort, pass the old gate to the city named Porta Romana and get to Santa Croce Square. Here is located the imposing Basilica, burial place of many Italian illustrious such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo, etc. The around Santa Croce square area and nearby streets is also considered the most important leather district in Florence, full of famous leather shops.
Next, head for the very heart of Florence – Piazza della Repubblica surrounded by historical literary cafés where important intellectuals used to gather.
From this central hub, reach by walk all the other attractions: Piazza del Duomo (S. Maria del Fiore-Cathedral, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower), Piazza Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio-Town Hall, Uffizi Gallery, etc.), the elegant Ponte Vecchio ‘Old Bridge’ home to famous gold and jewelry vendors.
On the other side of the Arno river, admire Pitti Palace hosting galleries and museums (Gallery of Modern Art, Costume Gallery, Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Coach Museum, Silver and Porcelain museums, etc.) and its magnificent Boboli Gardens, among the largest private gardens in whole Europe.
See the most marvelous masterpieces of Renaissance art breathing the magical atmosphere only Florence can offer. Your driver remains at your complete disposal in case you need to reach a specific place of interest outside the city center.
For shopping lovers or hungry souls, there are so many artisan shops and local trattoria to dive into, you can satisfy your desires whether it be a smart leather jacket or a scrumptious plate of pasta!
Few cities of comparable size can boast such a profusion and variety of high-quality goods with Italian design. Also see what the local craftsmen have to offer or practice your bargaining skills at the San Lorenzo outdoor market.
The most important street for shopping is Via De’ Tornabuoni with designer boutiques like Prada, Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Valentino, Vuitton, Damiani, Cartier, Trussardi, Versace, Tiffany, YSL, Zegna, Tod’s, etc.
In the afternoon, leave Florence and enjoy a 1-hour drive to the city of Pisa.
Here, a brief stop to the Field of Miracles for photos and marvel at the exterior of the Campanile, better known as the Leaning Tower. This famous Bell Tower leans over 16 feet out of perpendicular! Efforts to stabilize the building are made constantly together with a continued monitoring process of the structure.
Time allowing, admire Cavalieri Square (Knights Square) nowadays home to a prestigious Italian university.
At the end of your perfect day exploring Florence and Pisa from Livorno Port, relax on the 30 minutes drive back to your ship gate.
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Prices below are per party (not per person), vary depending on group size and are valid for pick up/drop off in Livorno Port.
For different pick up/drop off locations, larger parties (9 or more people) or customized itineraries, please Contact us for alternative options for an estimate.
Tour type: private, your party will be the only one in the vehicle
Language: the driver is English-speaking
Vehicle: Mercedes sedan or van, depending on your party size
Activity level: easy
Accessibility: the experience can accommodate people with reduced mobility and foldable wheelchair/scooters users, if advised at the time of booking
Entrance fees Accademia Museum (Michelangelo’s David) and Uffizi Gallery or Pisa Tower: we highly recommend to pre-purchase skip the line tickets.
We can buy timed entrance fees as an additional service for our clients or you can buy them on your own. In that case, please pay attention to the entrance time you choose and be sure it can fit with your schedule.
Worry-free policy for cruisers: this tour is covered by our special policy for cruisers, inclusive of guaranteed on-time return to your ship – no charge if the ship misses port – full refund if the cruise is canceled
Friendly cancellation policy: full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the departure time
Book With Confidence & Travel Safe: this tour is covered by our special Book with confidence and travel safe policy
Anti-Covid rules: get updated info about the requirements to travel to Italy, through the official Italian Ministry of Health
Departure/Return point: cruiser terminal in Livorno.
Pick up/Departure time: suggested 8:00am but you can customize it to suit your travel needs.
Please note: ask your cruise company the time you’ll be able to disembark.
Sometimes docking and disembarkation time don’t correspond, and not all passengers may disembark at the same time.
Service duration: The price includes up to 9 hours (i.e. 8:00am pick up – 5:00pm drop off).
If you’d like to extend your day, according to your ship departure schedule you can check availability directly with your driver.
Meeting instructions:
Option 1: meet your driver on the quay as soon as you leave the ship gangway.
Option 2: if you dock at a newer pier with a gate, leave the gangway and enter the gate. Meet your driver at the exit.
Your driver will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Important: don’t catch any shuttle bus because they bring you outside of the port and it will then be more difficult to meet your driver.
Please note: the schedule to give an idea about distances, driving and sightseeing time.
Being a private service you can customize your experience: include just stops you are interested in, time length to spend at each place, etc.
Simply tell your needs to your driver during the initial briefing.
Can we reserve a local guide directly on site, on the day?
Unfortunately, no! If you want to add this optional service, you must book it at the time of reservation or at least a few days in advance.
I’d like to visit the Accademia Museum or the Uffizi Gallery, do I need to pre-purchase the entrance fees?
Absolutely yes! First, because it is the only way to be sure about the availability, and secondly, being timed entrance fees you can arrange your day to maximize your short time ashore.
WE can buy the tickets for you or if you prefer, you can do it on your own: Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Museum.
Please pay attention to the time you choose and be sure it is feasible with the tour schedule. If you have a doubt ask us.
May I visit both Accademia Museum and Uffizi Gallery in Florence?
Normally and especially for the first-time visitors, due to the short time ashore, we highly recommend choosing one of the 2 attractions so you can use the balance of the time to see other highlights of Florence. However, you are free to decide how to spend your time so if it is your main interest, surely you can visit both.
Just to help you plan your day, from our experience people spend 45 mins/1 hour at Accademia Museum where the main attraction is the David by Michelangelo, and at least 2/3 hours at Uffizi Gallery.
I’d like to climb the Pisa Tower, can I buy the entrance fees directly there on the day?
Due to the popularity of the attraction and the limited number of people allowed to climb the Tower, we highly recommend to pre-purchase the timed entrance fees to be sure about the availability. Leaning Tower tickets can be purchased starting from 20 days (GMT) prior to the date of the visit until the day of the visit (GMT), subject to availability.
Is there any info to know in advance before climbing Pisa Tower?
– For safety reasons, children who will not have turned 8 by the end of the year are not permitted to enter.
– Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. ID may be requested to certify the age.
– Please check the time of your visit. If you are late, you will not be allowed in and you will not be refunded.
– The visit takes about 30 minutes. The climb is on foot and there are 251 steps.
– The visit is not recommended for people with cardiovascular and muscular disorders.
– The floor is uneven and slippery.
Is the private tour to Florence and Pisa from Livorno Port, accessible for people with disability?
Yes, it is! We can accommodate people with reduced mobility and foldable wheelchair/scooters users.
Please note: it is mandatory to specify each specific need at the time of booking and in case of wheelchair/scooters, the exact dimensions to be sure they can fit in the trunk of the vehicle.
How much walking is involved in the private tour to Florence and Pisa from Livorno Port?
It is totally up to you! Our vehicles have special permits/licenses to circulate almost everywhere (pedestrian areas included).
For example in Florence, we can drop you off right in front of the Cathedral or directly in Piazza della Repubblica. In Pisa instead, at approx. 50 meters (less than 55 yards) from the Tower.
Obviously, the best way to enjoy the historic city centers is by walking. Remember that as a private service, you are free to decide your own pace with no rush.
You may find additional info on our FAQs page, in the Private Cruise Tours section.
You can change your service date for free, as much as you want.
If you don’t know when you’ll be able to travel, you can convert your existing payments to credit, and use it whenever you want.
You can transfer your credit to a friend or family member, at no extra cost.
– Up to 24 hours in advance for Small Group Tours.
– Up to 72 hours in advance for for Private Tours & Transfers.
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