Private Tour
Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
When your cruise ship docks in Livorno and you have only a single day to see the surrounding Italian towns of Pisa and Florence, you’ll need a privately guided shore excursion to see the best of these picturesque cities. On this trip from Livorno, immerse yourself in Italian life, explore the historic streets of Florence and see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa before returning to your cruise ship.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you require wheelchair access, please request at time of booking. Only foldable wheelchair are allowed
Baby seats are mandatory for infants, please request at time of booking
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
IMPORTANT: Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Museum, are NOT AVAILABLE on Mon and the first Sun of the month. You can upgrade your tour to include 3-hour private guide in Florence + timed entrance fees for Accademia or Uffizi, ONLY IF OPTION AVAILABLE AND BOOKED.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private professional English-speaking driver
ONLY IF AVAILABLE & RESERVED: 3hr in Florence with private guide & Uffizi timed entry tickets
ONLY IF AVAILABLE & RESERVED: 3hr in Florence with private guide & Accademia skip-the-line tickets
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Private transport by air-conditioned sedan or minivan
Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre pendente di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry. The tower's tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight. The tilt increased in the decades before the structure was completed in the 14th century. It gradually increased until the structure was stabilized (and the tilt partially corrected) by efforts in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The height of the tower is 55.86 metres (183.27 feet) from the ground on the low side and 56.67 metres (185.93 feet) on the high side. The width of the walls at the base is 2.44 m (8 ft 0.06 in). Its weight is estimated at 14,500 tons. The tower has 296 or 294 steps; the seventh floor has two fewer steps on the north-facing staircase. In 1990 the tower leaned at an angle of 5.5 degrees, but following remedial work between 1993 and 2001 this was reduced to 3.97 degrees, reducing the overhang by 45 cm. It lost a further 4 cm of tilt in the two decades to 2018.
Duomo di Pisa
The square of the Duomo of Pisa - dominated by the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Bell Tower and Graveyard (the Campo Santo) - represents an architectural whole characterized by a really surprising stylistic accordance, to the point of having been compared by Le Corbousier to the acropolis of Athens. The choice of materials, with an almost absolute supermacy of the white marble, and the constant presence of blind arches at the base and practicable small loggias in the upper orders lead to the thought of single project, almost the expression of the group of artists that works well together in the same building site in a relatively short lapse of time. Still, this is the result of long process that saw various architects, sculptors and painters taking turns, in the space of more than three centuries, and amongthem some leading personalities who have marked their epoch. Each visitor entering this space is rapt in the sudden vision of the four monuments, a vision that looks 'miraculous', quoting the fortunate definition coined by D'Annunzio. The buildings seem to spring up from a wide regular lawn, which however dates back to the XIX century, when th square was redesigned in neo-medieval slant, clearing it from many more or less poor buildings and from the vegetable gardens that were still tended there. Also because of these uses, the one of Pisa has no comparison with other medieval squares of the cathedral that, from Parma to Modena, from Siena to Perugia, see the structure of the city radiating from them. Nevertheless, this unusual decentred area has been the spiritual, and not only, heart of the city of Pisa.
Options
Tour, Driver & Guide Uffizi
Pisa & Florence private day trip with driver plus guide in Florence for 3 hours and timed entry tickets to the Uffizi gallery
Pickup included
Tour, Driver & Guide Accademia
Pisa & Florence private day trip with driver + guide for 3 hours in Florence + skip-the-line entry to the Accademia gallery
Pickup included
Tour with driver only
Pisa and Florence private day trip with English-speaking driver. (NO ENTRANCE FEES AND LICENSED GUIDE)
Pickup included
Reviews
197 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Made our trip great
Brian E,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were so happy with our tour of Florence and Pisa. Alessio was a wonderful driver—so informed about both cities and all of Italy, but he has a genuine, graceful enthusiasm for the beauty and history of the areas. He wanted to make sure we didn’t miss things, but was not pushy about what we had to see. On a practical level, the van was really nice and it made the stops so easy. If we needed more time or needed to change the rendezvous spot, he was incredibly accommodating. We hadn’t purchased tickets in advance to the Accademia Gallery to see David and he walked us through buying them online and coordinated our pickup time to our ticket time. We did Rome without a driver and the difference was remarkable. We also did official cruise-line sponsored large group excursions on this trip and this was much, much better.
Great tour for an art lover! Wonderful staff too
Meagan B,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paolo our driver, support staff Carrie and Violeta, and guide Eris were wonderful. Very friendly, informative and communicative. This was a highlight of my entire vacation!
It’s a long way from...
Linda R,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s a long way from ship. Our driver was always close by so it allowed us to spend as little and as much time as we wanted at Pisa and various sites in Florence.
Great experience
Vanessa P,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! We maximized the time we had at Pisa and Florence from our cruise stop. Donatello was great and showed us all the highlights in Pisa and Florence. He even had food and shopping recommendations.
Amazing experience
J8102CBgabrielv,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very Nice and wonderful experience with the guide and the driver. Really enjoyed the experience!! Thanks for sharing knowledge about the wines and the process
Best excursion I have ever done
Karen F,
Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had the absolute best day. Our driver Leo was awesome. We saw leaning tower of Pisa before people arrived. It was empty and fantastic. We then had time in Florence followed by lunch at a winery way high up. It was gorgeous. Fantastic day. One of the best ever
Beautiful day in Italy!
Stephanie C,
Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time visiting Florence & Pisa! Great way to see both cities if you are only in town for a day. Mario was the best guide and knew all of the best places to show us - highly recommend this tour!
Florence is a must see. A beautiful and historic city.
Ginger M,
Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Seeing The David was a highlight of this excursion. Florence is a beautiful city with a rich history. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Our driver was excellent and also knowledgeable.
Amazing excursion!
Michele C,
Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing day!! There were two of us and we started off the day meeting our amazing driver, Donnatello, right on time at the bottom of the gangway from our boat in the port of Livorno. After introductions he drove us to Pisa where we snapped a few photos (which is all we wanted to do) and then headed off to Florence. We had 1 pm tickets to the Accademia Gallery but Donnatello first took us to Piazzale Michaelangelo where we saw amazing views of the city. Next, he dropped us off right in front of the Accademia. He also suggested some highlights and routes to take next as we were going to set off and explore the city after we left the Accademia. His recommended route was spot on as we saw exactly what we wanted to see before meeting back up after finishing our walk. The highlight of our trip, though, was Donnatello’s suggestion to return to Livorno via a scenic drive through Tuscany, with a stop at San Gimignano. The countryside was beautiful and San Gimignano was amazing. Throughout the excursion, Donnatello was so friendly and informative, sharing so much of his knowledge about the region with us. On top of that, he was a good, safe driver. I would highly recommend this excursion and request Donnatello if you can!
What a tour!
James S,
Sep 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience. Our guide was fantastic. The sights were incredible. The highlight for me was visiting cinque Terre.
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