Florence Private Shore Excursion from Livorno: Guided Day Tour

The Duomo's interior vaulted ceiling and dome paintings are only visible if you step inside.

A full-day private shore excursion from Livorno Port to Florence with hotel-style transportation, a licensed English-speaking guide for three hours, and stops at Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza del Duomo, Santa Croce Church, and Pitti Palace. You begin at Piazza Michelangelo for the panoramic view, then move through the city's major landmarks on foot and by vehicle, returning in time for your ship's departure.

Options for this experience

3 options

From € 1,168.29 to € 1,335.19 per group, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Mercedes Sedan 08:00 Guide in English Up to 4 per booking Our private licensed guide will take you to the city's top sights over a 3-hour tour. Includes pickup

Mercedes Minivan 08:00 Guide in English Up to 6 per booking Our private licensed guide will take you to the city's top sights over a 3-hour tour. Includes pickup

Mercedes Van 08:00 Guide in English Up to 8 per booking Our private licensed guide will take you to the city's top sights over a 3-hour tour. Includes pickup

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Step-by-step itinerary

Florence city highlights tour

• Visit Piazza della Signoria
• Walk across Ponte Vecchio
• Explore Piazza del Duomo

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Piazza della Signoria 1h
2. Ponte Vecchio 25m
3. Piazza del Duomo 25m

What’s included

• Private transportation in a Mercedes vehicle (Sedan, Minivan, or Van).
• private licensed English-speaking guide for three hours.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.

Times

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• Every day 08:00

Information

Private guided tour of Florence from Livorno Port with transportation, English-speaking guide for three hours, and visits to Piazza della Signoria.

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 2 pickup points. See the pickup points

Book up to 2d before

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Infant seats available

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The experience

Your ship docks at Livorno Port and you have a full day in Florence ahead. A private vehicle picks you up and drives you to Piazza Michelangelo, where the city spreads out below you in one view. From there, the guide leads you through the landmarks: Piazza della Signoria, where Palazzo Vecchio stands as the seat of the Medici family and an outdoor sculpture gallery displays Florence's most famous works (many are copies; the originals are in museums); Ponte Vecchio, where you walk across the arched bridge and see the Arno River flowing beneath the craftsmen's shops; and Piazza del Duomo, where you step inside the Cathedral to see the vaulted ceiling and dome paintings. Santa Croce Church and Pitti Palace round out the stops.

The guide walks with you for three hours, speaking English throughout. The rest of the day you move by private air-conditioned vehicle (a Mercedes Sedan, Minivan, or Van depending on your group size) with bottled water and WiFi on board. The route is designed to fit inside nine hours, timed so you return to Livorno Port before your ship departs. All surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle can accommodate strollers and specialized infant seats.

Top questions

What is Piazza della Signoria and why do we stop there?

Piazza della Signoria is the most important square in Florence, featuring Palazzo Vecchio, the historic residence of the Medici family and the most powerful family in the city. It also functions as an outdoor gallery displaying Florence's most famous sculptures, though many are copies and the originals now sit in museums.

Can I walk across Ponte Vecchio, or do we just see it from the vehicle?

You walk across Ponte Vecchio yourself. The bridge is lined with craftsmen shops and boutiques, and you can see the Arno River flowing beneath you through the arched openings in the center of the bridge.

Do we go inside the Duomo, or just see the outside?

You step inside the Cathedral to see the interior. The vaulted ceiling is notably high, and the dome features exquisite paintings.

How much of the day does the guide spend walking with us?

The licensed guide walks with you for three hours. The remaining time is spent traveling by private vehicle between stops and at your own pace at the sites.

Will we have time to eat lunch during the tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour. You'll need to arrange and pay for meals separately during the day.

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