Florence and Pisa tour: Ponte Vecchio & Piazza dei Miracoli

Eight hours, two UNESCO cities, one guide who knows them both

A full-day guided tour from Livorno port visits Florence and Pisa with an expert English or Spanish-speaking guide, including pickup at the shuttle bus arrival point, free time in both cities, a tasting of local products, and guaranteed on-time return to your ship. The tour covers Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral square and Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower stands. Buses park in designated areas by law, so you walk from the parking to each site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Florence and Pisa highlights

• Arrive in Florence from Livorno
• Stroll through Florence alleys and monuments
• Visit San Lorenzo Market and taste Cantucci
• See Piazza della Repubblica
• Explore Piazza della Signoria
• Take photos at Ponte Vecchio
• Visit Florence Cathedral area (Duomo Square)
• Travel to Pisa
• Explore Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa

The Experience

Your guide meets you at the shuttle bus arrival point and the coach departs for Florence, where the day splits between guided stops and time on your own. The tour starts at Piazza della Repubblica, one of Florence's most elegant squares, then moves to Piazza della Signoria—an open-air museum where the Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi, with Cellini's Perseus among its statues, anchor the square. From there you cross Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city and the one that survived the World War II bombings; your guide explains how that happened. You'll also see the Cathedral square, the heart of Florence itself, where Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery define the skyline.

At San Lorenzo Market you taste Cantucci, the region's typical cookies, and have time to browse local products. The rest of your Florence hours are yours—some people linger in the squares, others duck into smaller streets or sit at a café. Then the coach takes you to Pisa, where you enter Piazza dei Miracoli through the Santa Maria gate, one of the old city wall entrances. The Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery all stand in this single square. You have free time to walk around it, photograph the tower and explore at your own pace before the return journey to Livorno.

The tour runs eight hours total and includes the coach with air conditioning, the guide, the tasting and the guarantee that you'll be back at your ship on time. Because tour buses must park in designated areas by law, you walk from the parking to reach the sites—this is standard for both cities and part of how the day is structured. If your ship arrives after 9 am, contact the operator to confirm a solution exists for your departure time.

What’s included

• Expert guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup at the shuttle bus arrival point.
• comfortable air-conditioned coach.
• tasting of local Cantucci cookies at San Lorenzo Market.
• free time to explore Florence and Pisa on your own.
• guaranteed on-time return to your ship.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ciao Florence Tours Srl

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking at Livorno and need both Florence and Pisa covered in one day—the guide coordinates all timing and transport between cities so you can focus on exploring each one at your own pace.

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Top questions

What is Ponte Vecchio and why does the guide mention it?

Ponte Vecchio is Florence's oldest bridge and the one structure that survived the bombing campaigns of World War II. Your guide explains how it was spared while other parts of the city were not, making it a landmark with a specific history rather than just a photo stop.

Do I get to choose what I do in Florence and Pisa, or does the guide lead the whole time?

The tour includes guided stops at Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the Cathedral square, but you also have free time in Florence to explore on your own—some travelers shop at San Lorenzo Market, others wander the alleys or sit in a café. In Pisa, you have free time in Piazza dei Miracoli to walk around the Leaning Tower and Cathedral at your own pace.

Is the tasting of local products included, or do I pay extra?

The tasting of local products—specifically Cantucci cookies at San Lorenzo Market—is included in the tour. You also have the option to buy other regional products while you're there, but that's separate from the included tasting.

What happens if my ship arrives late—will I still have time for this tour?

The tour is eight hours long and the operator guarantees on-time return to your ship. If your ship arrives after 9 am, contact the operator before booking to confirm they can arrange a solution for your specific arrival time, as the standard departure may not work.

Do I need to pay separately to go inside the churches and museums?

Entry to churches and museums is not included in the tour price. The tour covers the squares and exterior sites—Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza dei Miracoli and others—but if you want to enter the Cathedral, the Baptistery or any museums, you'll pay for those tickets separately during your free time.

How do I get from the bus to the sites if the buses have to park far away?

Tour buses must park in designated areas by law in both Florence and Pisa, so you walk from the parking to reach the squares and monuments. This is standard for both cities and the guide will lead you on these walks during the guided portions of the day.