Pisa and Florence Private Tour from Livorno Port
Two cities and Tuscan hills tour, sightseeing, landmarks without crowds in nine hours
A full-day private tour from Livorno Port that covers Pisa's Leaning Tower and Field of Miracles, then spends most of the day in Florence visiting Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, and Santa Croce Basilica. Your driver provides on-board commentary in English, Spanish or Italian, and the itinerary includes free time for lunch and shopping. The return to port is guaranteed on schedule. The tour runs nine hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and you avoid the crowded bus experience altogether.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Pisa and Florence highlights
- Stop at Leaning Tower for pictures
- Walk in Field of Miracles
- Drive through Tuscany hills
- Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for views
- Take pictures at St. John Square
- Visit Cathedral Square
- Walk in Republic Square
- Take pictures in Signoria Square
- Admire Palazzo Vecchio and David replica
- Shop in Leather Market
- Walk on Old Bridge
- Drive past St. Lorenzo Church
- Stop at Santa Croce Church for lunch and shopping
- Leaning Tower of Pisa 45m
- Piazza dei Miracoli 1h
- Tuscany 30m
- Piazzale Michelangelo 20m
- Piazza San Giovanni 30m
- Piazza del Duomo 45m
- Piazza della Repubblica 30m
- Piazza della Signoria 30m
- Palazzo Vecchio 15m
- Mercato del Porcellino 30m
- Ponte Vecchio 30m
- Basilica of San Lorenzo 20m
- Florence Santa Croce Basilica 1h 30m
What’s included
- Round-trip private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from Livorno Port.
- on-board commentary from your driver in your choice of English, Spanish, or Italian.
- free time for lunch and shopping at Santa Croce Basilica and the leather market.
- photo stops at Piazzale Michelangelo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and other main squares.
- guaranteed return to the port on schedule.
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00
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Full-day private tour from Livorno Port covers the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Florence's main squares: Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio.
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The experience
The day starts at the Leaning Tower of Pisa with free time for photos at the Field of Miracles, where you'll see the Cathedral, Baptistery and Monumental Cemetery in one piazza. From there, the drive to Florence crosses about 30 minutes of Tuscan countryside (rolling hills where Italian wine and olive oil are produced) with photo stops along the way. Your driver shares information about the region and local life as you travel.
Once in Florence, you stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for views from the hilltop before moving through the city's main squares: Piazza del Duomo with the Baptistery, Piazza della Repubblica with its cafés and shops, and Piazza della Signoria where Palazzo Vecchio stands with a replica of Michelangelo's David in front. You walk across Ponte Vecchio, the old bridge lined with shops, and pass the Basilica of San Lorenzo where the Medici family is buried. Free time at the leather market gives you space to shop on your own terms.
Lunch and more shopping happen at Santa Croce Basilica, one of Florence's major churches. The driver ensures you're back at Livorno Port on time, so the schedule holds even if you're a cruise passenger with a fixed departure. Because it's a private vehicle rather than a group bus, the pace stays yours: no waiting for other travelers, no set rhythm except the one that gets you back to the ship.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.
What exactly is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and why does it lean?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of Pisa's cathedral, built over nearly 200 years starting in 1173. It leans because the ground on one side settled unevenly during construction, and the tilt has been there since the tower was only a few stories high. You'll have free time to photograph it and walk the Field of Miracles where it stands alongside the Cathedral and Baptistery.
How much free time do I get in Florence to explore on my own?
The itinerary includes free time for shopping at the leather market and lunch at Santa Croce Basilica, though the exact duration isn't fixed: your driver adjusts based on the day's flow and your interests. The tour visits major squares and landmarks with stops for photos and walking, but you're not on a strict schedule at each one.
Will I see the inside of any churches or museums, or just the exteriors?
The tour focuses on the exteriors and squares where the landmarks stand. You'll walk past and photograph Palazzo Vecchio, the Baptistery, Ponte Vecchio, and the basilicas, but entrance fees to interiors are not included. Your free time at Santa Croce and the leather market gives you the option to enter on your own if you choose.
Is this tour suitable if I'm not a fast walker or get tired easily?
The tour involves walking through Florence's main squares and across Ponte Vecchio, but the pace is set by your group in a private vehicle, not by a large tour group. You have free time built in for lunch and shopping, so you can rest when you need to. The driver can adjust stops based on your comfort level.
What happens if my cruise ship is delayed and I'm late getting back to Livorno Port?
The tour is designed to guarantee your return to the port on time. If your ship runs late, contact the operator in advance so they can adjust the itinerary or timing to ensure you're not left behind.
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Pisa and Florence Private Tour from Livorno Port
9h · EN · ES · IT · at your hotel
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