Florence and Pisa from Marina di Carrara

Two Tuscan cities in one morning, driven through the narrow streets most tour buses cannot enter.

This is a full-day tour from Marina di Carrara port to Pisa and Florence, traveling by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver who provides commentary throughout. You stop at the Leaning Tower in Pisa, then drive to Piazzale Michelangelo for the panoramic view of Florence before arriving in the city center with roughly three hours to walk Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and the shopping streets on your own pace. The return is timed to get you back to the ship before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Leaning Tower of Pisa45m
2. Piazzale Michelangelo15m
3. Piazza Santa Crocepass by
4. Piazza della Repubblica3h
5. Florence Duomopass by
6. Piazza della Signoriapass by
7. Ponte Vecchiopass by

Visit Pisa and Florence highlights

• Drive to Pisa
• Tour Piazza dei Miracoli and see Leaning Tower
• Drive to Florence
• Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic view
• Drive through Florence historic center
• Visit Piazza della Repubblica for free time
• Explore Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio
• Return to Livorno port

The experience

The minivan picks you up at Marina di Carrara and heads south toward Pisa, where you'll see Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower from outside (entry tickets are separate). From there, the route climbs toward Florence, stopping at Piazzale Michelangelo so you can stand at one of the highest points in the city and photograph the Arno River and the entire skyline spread below. The driver points out landmarks as you wind through the narrow historic streets: past the Church of Santa Croce, where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried, and through the tight passages most larger tour buses cannot navigate.

You're dropped in Piazza della Repubblica with a map and roughly three hours to explore on foot. From there, the Duomo is a short walk, its white and green marble dome unmissable. Piazza della Signoria sits nearby, anchored by Palazzo Vecchio and a replica of Michelangelo's David carved from Carrara marble. Ponte Vecchio (the medieval bridge lined with jewelry shops) crosses the Arno a few minutes' walk away. The driver gives you the exact time to return to the vehicle and the ship, so you know how long you can linger at each stop.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi. Bottled water and an audio guide in English and Spanish are included. The driver speaks English and can answer questions about what you're seeing, but the free time in Florence is yours to spend as you choose: no scheduled stops, no group pace, no waiting for others to finish shopping.

What’s included

• Pickup and return to Marina di Carrara port.
• air-conditioned minivan with comfortable seating.
• English-speaking driver providing commentary throughout the day.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• audio guide in English and Spanish.
• map of Florence.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tuscan Vibes

Is this one for you?The audio guide is available in English and Spanish, so you can follow the driver's commentary in either language as you travel. The minivan seats a small group, and the narrow-street access means you see Florence's center from inside the vehicle before you step out to explore on foot. A perspective larger tour buses cannot offer.

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Top questions

Can I go inside the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this tour?

Entry to the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral of Pisa is not included in the tour price, so tickets are optional and sold separately. You'll have time to buy them at Piazza dei Miracoli if you want to climb or enter the Cathedral.

How much free time do I get in Florence?

You have roughly three hours in the city center, starting from Piazza della Repubblica. The driver will tell you the exact time to return so the tour gets back to the ship on schedule.

What attractions can I visit during the free time in Florence?

The Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the shopping streets are all within walking distance of where the driver drops you. Santa Croce is also nearby if you want to see the church where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried.

Is the driver included, or do I explore on my own?

The English-speaking driver accompanies you the entire day, providing information during the drive and pointing out landmarks as you pass through Florence's historic center. Once you're dropped in Piazza della Repubblica, the free time is yours to explore independently.

What's included in the tour price?

Pickup and return to the ship; the air-conditioned minivan; an English-speaking driver; bottled water; WiFi on board; and an audio guide in English and Spanish are all included. Entry to attractions and any meals are separate.