Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion: Private Minivan Tour

Florence center walking tour with licensed guide and private minivan outside restricted zones

A private shore excursion from Livorno port to Florence and Pisa in a 9-seater Mercedes minivan with an English-speaking licensed guide and driver. The minivan carries a special pass to enter Florence's city center, where the guide leads a walking tour of the cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and other landmarks. The itinerary includes a photo stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, free time for lunch and shopping, a drive through Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Cathedral, and a return route through Tuscany's countryside and villages. Entry to the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's David and a winery stop with tastings can be added at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Pisa, Florence, and Tuscany countryside

• Drive from Livorno to Pisa
• See Leaning Tower and Cathedral
• Drive through Pisa city
• Drive to Florence
• Photostop at Piazzale Michelangelo
• Walking tour of Florence city center
• Free time for shopping and lunch
• Optional visit to Accademia Museum
• Drive through Tuscany countryside
• Optional stop at winery for tasting
• Return to Livorno

The experience

The minivan picks you up at Livorno port with an English-speaking driver and licensed guide, then heads to Pisa first. You'll drive through the city to see the Leaning Tower and Cathedral, getting a sense of the place without the full walking tour. From there, the route continues to Florence: the cradle of the Renaissance and one of Italy's highlights. The minivan's special city-center pass means it can drop you where walking tours on foot usually cannot reach, cutting out the long approach from the edge of the restricted zone.

In Florence, the guide leads you through the center on foot: Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Museum exterior, Palazzo Pitti, Palazzo Strozzi, and the Leather Market. You'll stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for photos before heading into the walking section. The schedule builds in free time so you can eat lunch, shop, or linger at any stop. If you want to see the real Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Museum, you can add that at checkout for a separate fee.

On the way back to Livorno, the route detours through Tuscany's countryside: vineyards and villages that most port-day tours skip. A winery stop with tastings of local wines, salami, and cheese can be added at checkout if you want to break up the drive. The whole excursion runs 8 to 9 hours, timed to get you back to the ship.

What’s included

• Private minivan transport with air-conditioned seating.
• English-speaking licensed guide in Florence.
• driver pickup and drop-off at Livorno port.
• city-center access via special driving permit.
• walking tour of Florence's cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and surrounding landmarks.
• photo stop at Piazzale Michelangelo.
• drive through Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Cathedral.
• return route through Tuscany countryside and villages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

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

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Discover Tuscany

Is this one for you?The English-speaking guide leads the Florence walking tour on foot, so you'll hear the commentary directly as you move through the landmarks. This works well if you prefer a live guide over a headset or app, and it means the group stays small and can ask questions as you walk.

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Top questions

Can I add the Accademia Museum and Michelangelo's David to this tour?

Yes, entry to the Accademia Museum can be added at checkout for a separate fee per person. The guide will arrange the timing so it fits into the Florence walking section of the day.

What is included in the price for this shore excursion?

The price covers the private minivan with driver, the licensed English-speaking guide, pickup and drop-off at Livorno port, and air-conditioned transport for the full 8 to 9 hours. Food, drinks, and museum or attraction entrance fees are separate unless you add them at checkout.

Is there a winery stop on the way back through Tuscany?

A winery stop with tastings of local wines and produce like salami and cheese can be added at checkout. Without it, the return route still passes through the Tuscan countryside and villages, but does not stop.

How does the minivan's special city-center pass work in Florence?

The minivan carries a special permit that allows it to drive into Florence's restricted city center, where most tour coaches cannot go. This means the driver can drop you closer to the walking tour route, saving time and letting you start the guided walk from a more central point.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces visited are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are available, and service animals are allowed. The walking section in Florence covers the main landmarks in the city center, so discuss any mobility needs when booking to ensure the route works for you.