Pisa and Florence day trip from Livorno: Private car, 9 hours

Two Tuscan cities in one morning and afternoon, no museum lines or group schedules to follow.

A nine-hour private car tour from Livorno Cruise Port takes you to Florence and Pisa with round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, onboard WiFi, and the freedom to spend as much time as you want in each city. You set the pace and the stops. The driver handles the Tuscan countryside drive. Pickup is included from the cruise port.

The experience

Nine hours is enough to see both cities without rushing through either one. The private car leaves the port and heads inland, crossing Tuscan countryside to Florence first. You walk through the historic center on your own schedule (the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria), and spend as long as you want there. Then the driver takes you to Pisa, where the Leaning Tower is the obvious stop, but you decide how much time to spend and what else to see. The route back to Livorno gives you views of the landscape you crossed that morning.

Because it's a private vehicle, not a group tour, there's no fixed itinerary or set time at each stop. You're not waiting for other passengers or following a guide's schedule. The air-conditioned car has WiFi, so you can check opening hours, find a restaurant, or look up directions while you're on the move. The driver is experienced and professional. Your job is to explore the two cities the way you want to.

This works well for cruise passengers who want to see both Florence and Pisa in a single port day without the logistics of trains, taxis, or group tours. Families can move at their own pace, and small children can stay in a stroller or car seat for the drives between stops.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full nine hours.
• round-trip transportation from Livorno Cruise Port.
• onboard WiFi.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

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.

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Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tuscany Chauffeur

Is this one for you?The nine-hour window means you're in the car for part of the day, so this suits travelers who want to see two cities in one port call without spending the whole time driving. You set the pace at each stop, which works well for families or anyone who prefers to explore without a guide's commentary or a group's schedule.

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Top questions

How much time do I actually get to spend walking around Florence and Pisa?

The nine-hour total includes the drive time to and from Livorno and between the two cities, so you'll have several hours split between them. Because there's no fixed itinerary, you decide how to divide that time. You might spend more hours in Florence and less in Pisa, or the other way around, depending on what interests you.

What's the Leaning Tower of Pisa actually like when you get there?

Pisa's Leaning Tower is the famous landmark you see in photos: a marble bell tower that tilts noticeably to one side. It stands in Piazza dei Miracoli alongside the cathedral and baptistry. You can walk around it, photograph it, and climb inside if you buy a ticket separately. The tower itself is free to see from the square.

Do I need to buy tickets to the museums and attractions in advance?

Museum tickets and entry fees are not included in this tour, so you'll buy them on the day or book them ahead if you want to skip lines. The Duomo in Florence is free to enter, but the dome climb, bell tower, and baptistry each have separate fees. The Leaning Tower requires a ticket to climb. Viewing it from the square costs nothing.

What happens if I want to stay longer in one city and skip the other?

You can customize the stops and timing because it's a private tour. If you'd rather spend the whole day in Florence and skip Pisa, or vice versa, you can arrange that with the driver. The nine-hour window is your total time, so the driver will work with your preferences.

Is the drive from Livorno to Florence and Pisa scenic?

Yes, the route crosses the Tuscan countryside, so you'll see the landscape between the coast and the cities. The drive itself is part of the experience, and the air-conditioned car makes it comfortable for the journey.