9 Shore Excursions in Florence Worth Booking

1.Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $546Our pick

Travel by private Mercedes from Livorno to Pisa and Florence, with time for the Leaning Tower, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazzale Michelangelo. Add a private Florence guide and timed entry to the Uffizi or Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s David. Drivers such as Alessio, Donatello, and Alex help tailor the day.

“Seeing 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.”

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2.Livorno Shore Excursion: Chianti and Tuscany Countryside Private Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $553Top rated

Leave Livorno with a private English-speaking driver and head into Chianti. Visit Greve, pass Panzano, tour Fattoria di Montecchio or Casa Emma, and taste Chianti wines and Tuscan olive oil. Lunch at La Locanda di Pietracupa is optional and paid separately.

“Lots of driving, beautiful scenery. Made 3 stops, one at a winery, anther at a scenic photo spot and another at a tourist trap full of overpriced nonsense. The driver did not ask us what we would like, he was friendly enough but didn't really seem to care, was just going through the motions. I am glad that I got to see the Tuscan scenery, but it could have been a much better experience.”

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3.Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 54 reviews · 8 hours · from $78Best value

You’ll meet an English- or Spanish-speaking host in Livorno, ride by coach to Florence, and use a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off ticket to reach major sights. Expect about 1.5 hours each way, plenty of walking, traffic delays, and limited time for bus stops.

“The service was on time, clean, and easy to use. We did not have time for the hop on hop off due to other activities, the transfer from the port was good stuff. A word of caution. There is a lot of traffic between the port and Florence, the drive takes approx. 1.5 hrs in each direction, use the restrooms BEFORE you get on the bus, there isn’t one available for use onboard and when you reach Florence it’s a 10 minute walk to the nearest public convenience.”

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4.Livorno Port, Pisa, Florence: Full-Day Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews

Spend nine hours with a private driver-guide from Livorno Port, visiting Pisa’s Miracle Square and Florence’s top sights. You can prebook the Leaning Tower, Duomo, and Accademia, where Michelangelo’s David awaits. Guides may include Carlo, Ricardo, Laura, Mike, Max, or Frederico.

“Frederico was awesome. Restaurant he told us to go to was great. Very informative guide. Friendly knowkedgable . Shopping was great for leather goods”

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5.Pisa and Florence: Shore Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from La Spezia to Pisa and Florence in a luxury minivan with Wi-Fi. Your English-speaking driver, such as Simone, Matteo, Andrea, Emilio, or Drago, handles the route and port timing while you explore independently. The day is customizable, but major attraction tickets are extra.

“We are so grateful for this tour. Our driver/guide, Emilio, was kind, knowledgeable, and extremely pleasant. We spent the day driving through the beautiful Tuscan region of Italy, learning about their culture. We stopped in Florence and then Pisa, where we had plenty of time to experience these magnificent cities. It was a long day, but we enjoyed every minute of it! We highly recommend Emilio and Special Tour NCC.”

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6.Pisa and Florence Shared Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $232

From Livorno, you visit Pisa and Florence in about nine hours with port pickup, private transport, and free time to explore. Drivers such as Marco, Maurizio, Luca, and Alberto provide local commentary, while entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“A very good overview of the highlights. Minivan was more comfortable than the previous ones. More room especially if you have long legs. Also, this driver had a microphone so everyone could hear. Another improvement over previous tours on this repositioning cruise. Dick c”

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7.Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Livorno to Pisa and Florence with a driver such as Maurizio, Francesco, or Marco. Expect flexible pacing, Piazzale Michelangelo views, the Leaning Tower, Ponte Vecchio, lunch time, and a gelato stop. Drivers offer roadside commentary but do not guide inside monuments.

“Amazing day. Francesco was fantastic. Knowledgeable and personable, a great tour guide. He even gave us a lunch recommendation. The route and timing was excellent, I feel we saw all the best parts of Florence and Pisa in our limited time on shore from our cruise ship.”

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8.Full Day Florence Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

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

Start at your ship in Livorno and ride by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Florence for about nine hours. A licensed guide leads three hours on foot through Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo area. Guides may include Claudia, Eunice, Uli, or others.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. We got into the museum without the long lines which was wonderful due to my limited walking and standing ability. I would definitely recommend a private tour for those needing extra time to walk at YOUR pace and not the fast pace of group tours. I know it was expensive, but our whole trip was. At least I got to SEE Florence and didn’t have to stay in a hot bus,”

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9.Florence and Pisa: Private Shore Excursion from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $417

Travel privately from Livorno to Florence and Pisa with an English- or Spanish-speaking driver. Begin at Piazzale Michelangelo, walk past the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio, then see Pisa’s cathedral, baptistery, and Leaning Tower. Giovanni may host, but guides and entry fees cost extra.

“Great day out. Giovanni was a wonderful host who helped us learn more about the region and gave us plenty of tips.”

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