Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa with Accademia and Tower
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the best of Florence and Pisa with a comfortable, direct shore excursion perfect for cruise passengers arriving in Livorno. Enjoy quick transfers, dedicated assistance, and various options to customize your day.
What to Expect
At the meeting point—easy to reach with provided instructions—you’ll be welcomed by our recognizable staff, who will provide a city map, free Wi-Fi, free wine tasting voucher and priority boarding on the bus.
You’ll travel directly to Florence, arriving at the train station area, the perfect starting point to immerse yourself in the “Cradle of the Renaissance,” a living open-air museum. You’ll have approximately 3.5 hours of free time to explore iconic squares, artistic masterpieces, and historic streets.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Return to the ship on time is guaranteed
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Service must be used on the date indicated at booking (unless approved by the local provider)
Departure times may change due to cruise ship schedules – please contact us if you need a solution
Please specify your ship name and boarding time
Arrive at least 10 minutes before departure; staff will be wearing green T-shirts (For any assistance during the tour, contact us at the emergency number )
If your ship’s itinerary or schedule changes and you arrive at a different port or time, don’t worry – your tour may still be available. Please contact us, and we’ll do our best to find a solution that works for you.
Pisa Tower: children under 8 years old cannot enter
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your Accademia Gallery entry; your tour leader will provide an exclusive entry code to collect your ticket
Tickets to the Accademia Museum are non-refundable in case of itinerary changes beyond our control
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Florence
Discover the heart of Florence and its most iconic landmarks, from the stunning Piazza della Signoria to the magnificent marble Duomo with its bell tower, and stroll across the legendary Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). With the city walk option, end your experience at the lively Central Market, where you can savor authentic Tuscan flavors, sample local specialties , and browse handpicked regional products — a true taste of Florence’s culinary and cultural heritage.
What‘s Included
Free multilingual Walking Tour app (downloadable via Wi-Fi onboard)
Authentic Florence Walk with a local tour leader (if selected)
Expert Tour Leader
Priority boarding on the bus
Access to the Leaning Tower (if selected)
Emergency contact number
Free Wi-Fi, Free Map, free wine tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Accademia Gallery ticket (if option selected)
Hotel pickup
Food and drinks
Transportation from Livorno Port to Livorno city center
Options
Classic Option + Tower 9.30 am
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfers, host, and walking tour in Florence
Leaning Tower: Pisa Leaning Tower Reserved Ticket Entrance (entry is not allowed for children under the age of 8)
Transfer Only 10.00 Early Bird
Transport Only: This option includes transfers with a host and free time in each city. Recommended for bookings well in advance.
Transfer Only 8.30 am
Transport Only : This option includes transfers with a host and free time in each city.
Classic Option+Accademia 8.30
Transfer: This option includes transfers and host.
Accademia Entrance Ticket: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to Accademia Gallery is included.
Classic Option 8.30 am
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfers, host, and walking tour in Florence with a local (but not the Leaning Tower entry).
Transfer Only 8.30 Early Bird
Transport Only: This option includes transfers with a host and free time in each city. Recommended for bookings well in advance.
ClassicOption+Accademia 10.00
Transfer: This option includes transfers and host.
Accademia Entrance Ticket: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to Accademia Gallery is included.
Classic Option + Tower 10.00am
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfers, host, and walking tour in Florence
Leaning Tower: Pisa Leaning Tower Reserved Ticket Entrance (entry is not allowed for children under the age of 8)
Transfer Only 9.30 am
Transport Only : This option includes transfers with a host and free time in each city.
Classic Option 10.00 am
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfers, host, and walking tour in Florence with a local (but not the Leaning Tower entry).
Classic Option + Tower 8.30 am
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfers, host, and walking tour in Florence
Leaning Tower: Pisa Leaning Tower Reserved Ticket Entrance (entry is not allowed for children under the age of 8)
Transfer Only 9.30 Early Bird
Transport Only: This option includes transfers with a host and free time in each city. Recommended for bookings well in advance.
Classic+Tower+Accademia 8.30
Transfer: This option includes transfers and host.
Leaning Tower + Accademia: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to the Leaning Tower and Accademia Gallery is included.
Classic+Tower+Accademia 10.00
Transfer: This option includes transfers and host.
Leaning Tower + Accademia: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to the Leaning Tower and Accademia Gallery is included.
Classic Option 9.30 am
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfers, host, and walking tour in Florence with a local (but not the Leaning Tower entry).
Classic+Tower+Accademia 9.30
Transfer: This option includes transfers and host.
Leaning Tower + Accademia: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to the Leaning Tower and Accademia Gallery is included.
Transfer Only 10.00 am
Transfer Only: This option includes transfers with a host and free time in each city.
Classic Option+Accademia 9.30
Transfer: This option includes transfers and host.
Accademia Entrance Ticket: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to Accademia Gallery is included.
Reviews
459 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect way to see a pair of historical cities
justinb104612,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience. Had very knowledgeable guides who explained a ton of information and highlighted the stuff you don’t want to miss. Great experience both in Florence and in Pisa. If you are looking to see the best of Florence and Pisa I cannot recommend this excursion enough
Book this one!!
caitlinmcdermott3,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Matteo was wonderful. The meeting place was easy to navigate especially if you are coming from the cruise port. Plenty of time to sightsee at both destinations. 10/10 would recommend this excursion
Book this excursion!
Trip56765854577,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Mattei and their tour agency. Our Florence and Pisa day trip was smooth from start to finish. Mattei was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had plenty of time to explore Florence on our own without ever feeling rushed. He kept everything organized and stress-free, which is exactly what you want on a tight schedule. They also made sure we got back to the port with time to spare, so we never had to worry about missing the ship—huge relief. If you want a well-run tour with a great guide who actually looks out for you, book with Mattei and City Sightseeing. Highly recommend!
Kiyko was the perfect tour guide
Yanky R,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Kiyko was a very charming guy and helped guide me back to the bus via a Whatsapp video call when I got a bit lost trying to find my way back lol He was very friendly with the entire group and was the perfect tour guide to go with. Thank you very much!
Well organised tour, that went the extra mile
Mark S,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day visiting Florence and Pisa, everything went smoothly. Our tour leader Lumi was warm and welcoming, friendly and informative. The tour coach was double decker and very comfortable. The driver Maximillian looked after us well, and made sure we got back to our port on time. One point, we paid 8 euros extra when booking for a guided tour, but this seemed to be available to everyone.
Fun day
Jacquelyn C,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The drop off points were not near the main attractions so expect to walk a lot. That being said it was a wonderful day and the guide was great.
Wonderful seamless trip to Florence and Pisa
LouLou56,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous seamless trip. Viator had an agent waiting at an easy to find meeting point. Handed us over to the tour guide Mattia who was great. We had a 1.5hr coach trip from our cruise to Florence. 2.5 hrs there then coach again to Pisa. What a great day. We opted for the additional walking tour in Florence. It was well worth it. Can 100% recommend.
Failure of Viator and this tour company.
Betty L,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We followed the instructions to go to the meeting point. We were supposed to see someone from the tour company holding up a sign of the tour. When walking to the meeting point, we never saw anyone. Arrived at the supposedly start point, no one was there. I called Viator for help as well as the number of tour company. Viator was of no help. Their response was that they would contact the tour company. In the meantime, the person I spoke with asked if they could communicate with me on WhatsApp. I said yes. On WhatsApp, they asked that I send copy of my booking, which I did. They responded back asking if I was some else. I said no and gave them my name. I never heard from them again. I called Viator two times more, same response as before. Called back the Tour Company, no answer.... We missed the tour. I asked for a refund. No surprise, it was denied by the same tour company that made no attempt to help us get to the tour bus. I'm not sure what happened, but I suspect there was a mis-step with their arrival that morning. We were where the instructions led us too.before the start time of the tour. The learning experience from this is... should you run into an issue, do not count on Viator Customer "Care" to help. Don't trust this tour company to help either. I won't be booking another tour with Viator. I had four other tours with Viator, with no issues. However there are a number of other tour booking companies that are available. They might even practice good customer service. I think Viator was a complete failure in this instance.
Good tour for cruise guests
Michelle B,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Florence was beautiful, even if time was a bit tight there – there were only about ten minutes left per sight before we went on. Next time I would therefore not book the Walking Tour (Classic Option). For Pisa there was enough time. A big thank you to the two Martinas for the great organization and smooth transfer.
Great way to do excursions
danielaJ1385EB,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00At the last minute we decided to buy tickets to Florence and Pisa using Tripadvisor. The purchase was easy. The pickup was at the town square near the cruise shuttle drop off. Shore Experience Livorno picked us up and Frederico was the tour guide. The bus was clean and comfortable. Frederico did an amazing job.. He explained everything in both English and Spanish. The only issue we had was the crappy weather.. but at the end of the tour we were dropped off at the ship.
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