Livorno Private Shore Excursion to Pisa and Florence
Description
Customised Pisa and Florence shore excursion from the port of Livorno for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking drivers with great character and wide-ranging knowledge. Discover Italy 'close up' in Mercedes sedans or minivans from 2-7 people taking you into the very heart of each city. Get the most of your time ashore to explore both the powerful 11th century Maritime city of Pisa and magnificent Renaissance Florence. As your tour is private pickup time from port and itinerary can be personalised just for you!
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Itinerary
One of the most beautiful squares in Italy which is dominated by 4 religious monuments; the Cathedral, Baptistry and Campo Santo Cemetery as well as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
A great photo opportunity of Renaissance Florence with beautiful views across the River Arno and the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral with Giotto's Tower and Palazzo Vecchio.
If you wish to see Michelangelo's original David, we highly recommend you pre-book your tickets to avoid standing in long lines. We will advise of an ideal booking time once we have confirmed your departure time from port. Once you have booked your tickets please let us know so your driver can ensure you are at the museum 15 minutes prior to your booking time.
Entry to the Duomo in Florence is free however there may be lines and some waiting. The piazza also comprises Baptistry, Giotto's Tower and the recently renovated Cathedral museum (additional cost).
Famous for it's Leather School and the tombs of Dante, Michelangelo
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Depending on where your ship docks, your driver will either be waiting on the dock as close to your ship as possible. If there are two gangplank exits he will stand in the centre of both. Or your driver will be waiting after the new passenger terminal that you will have to walk through. He will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- This tour is priced by the group
Reviews(78)
Valter is an unreal guide with a vast knowledge of art history and the area. He was engaging, passionate, exciting and provided insider tips and knowledge we never could have known without him. We highly recommend booking with Valter for any tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and it certainly was my pleasure to spend the day touring and sharing stories with you. I was delighted you chose to tour with Luccalimo and hope to welcome you back to Italy for another memorable adventure. My warm regards.
Very flexible. We changed the itinerary dropping some items and adding a vineyard for lunch and wine tasting. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and courteous
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to help create an itinerary that suited your interests. One of the advantages of a private excursion is the flexibility to tailor the day as you go, and we're delighted you enjoyed your visit to the vineyard for a wine-tasting lunch alongside your time in Pisa and Florence. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Italy for more memorable travel adventures.
Because Florence is so full of tourists and congested to navigate, we wanted a small group led by someone who knew their way around so we could be efficient. This tour exceeded our expectations!! Our tour guide, Mauro, was extremely knowledgable about Italian history but also adjusted to meet our specific needs. If you want to see Pisa and Florence and minimize the chaos of a traditional bus tour, this is the way! Book with Mauro today!
Thank you for taking the time to let us know that your day exploring Pisa and Florence on a small group tour with Mauro was a great experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that the private tour allowed you to experience these iconic cities without the challenges of larger group excursions. We hope to welcome you back to Italy for another memorable adventure in the future! Grazie!
The overall experience was wonderful. Our guide was right there as the ship docked. Very knowledgeable, and very personable. A great day all around easily accommodated to three generations and returned us right back to the port. Recommend highly!
Thank you for your kind review. We were delighted to hear you had a great day exploring Pisa and Florence. We take pride in providing a knowledgeable, personable service and creating experiences that guests of all ages can enjoy together. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family back again in the future! Grazie
This full day excursion with a private driver to visit (and climb) the leaning tower in Pisa, seeing and experiencing a lot of what Florence has to offer and a truly memorable stop at San Michelle (Tuscan Chainti winery) was absolutely fantastic. Valter was simply wonderful. He was very knowledgable of all the stops and was able to provide insightful back stories bringing them all too lfe. Since the cities/stops were such a long distance from the port city of Livorno--his extensive knowledge of traffic, roads, etc allowed us to do and see quite a bit more than we thought possible. Valter and this excusrion are absolutely 5 star. Pleas note the Tuscan winery visit was not part of the "standard" excursion (maybe it will or should in the future) but Valter and his organization were very accommodating and made it happen. It was absolutely one of the highlights of ouor entire cruise vacation.
Grazie for your wonderful review and kind words. It was my pleasure to tour both Pisa and Florence with you as well as enjoy a wine-tasting experience in the Chianti countryside. Thank you for choosing Luccalimo and we look forward to welcoming you back to Italy again soon.
Cristiano was really nice and helpful…. We were able to see Pisa and next visit we would love to see Lucca…. Firenze was busy, but he was very attentive and helped with our dining reservation and experiences to get us quicker to the lines.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Cristiano took good care of you ensuring your short time ashore in Pisa and Firenze was smooth and enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you back and show you beautiful Lucca on your next Italian adventure!
Comfort, excellent choice, designed to accommodate all our needs. No excess walking and time was spent to do what we chose
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your private shore excursion perfectly matched what you hoped to get out of your day visiting Pisa and Florence. It’s great to know that the flexibility of a private tour allowed you to enjoy your time ashore and gave you the freedom to focus on what mattered most to you. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Italy again soon.
It was nice seeing the area without a big crowd from a tour bus. Yet I feel like “driver/guide” is a bit misleading. He dropped us off at places, helped make lunch reservations, drove us around and gave us a general overview but he didn’t stay with us as I guess I expected. Christano was nice but quiet, didn’t speak much.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of being ashore in Tuscany. We're glad to hear you appreciated exploring the area in a more relaxed and uncrowded way however we are sorry to hear that the guiding aspect didn’t fully meet your expectations. Our "driver/guide" service is designed to provide informative commentary and local insights during the drive, whilst allowing guests the freedom to explore independently. In Italy only professional licensed city guides are allowed to accompany you by foot outside the vehicle and we do include this as an optional extra to our tours should you want a more in-depth city tour. That said, we truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve communication and better align expectations. Thank you again for touring with us.
Giovanni was a wonderful guide! He was a very safe driver, but also valued getting us back to the port on time. Gave excellent recommendations for places to visit while in Florence. Would highly recommend!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with your driver Giovanni who helped you get the most of your time ashore in Florence. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Italy soon!
Leonardo was the best driver and tour guide we could have hoped for! He was from Florence, extremely knowledgeable, and took us to see as many historical sights as we could see in just a few hours time. He picked us up from our Viking cruise in Livorno, made a quick pit stop in Pisa, then onto Florence. I would highly recommend requesting Leonardo! 10/10!!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear that Leonardo made your day so special. With great knowledge of Florence and his passion for sharing its history, he certainly does ensure your day ashore is full of new adventures and discoveries. We hope to see you again on your next visit.
