Pisa & San Gimignano private 9-hour tour from Livorno Port

See Pisa's cathedral square and a hilltop village of 14 surviving towers in one morning.

A private shore excursion from Livorno Port pairs Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli (home to the Leaning Tower and Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta) with San Gimignano, a walled medieval village halfway between Florence and Siena, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 9-hour tour includes round-trip private transfer from the port, an English-speaking driver, and hop-on hop-off access to both destinations. At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the driver meets you on schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Leaning Tower of Pisa15m
2. Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta1h
3. Piazza dei Miracoli1h

Tuscany Highlights from Livorno Port

• Meet English-speaking driver at Livorno Port
• Visit Pisa city and historic churches
• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Explore Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
• Travel to San Gimignano village
• View medieval towers and architecture
• Visit Palazzo Comunale and Torre Grossa
• Tour Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta
• Enjoy local products and city views

The experience

You arrive at Livorno Port and meet your private driver, who handles the route while you settle in for the drive to Pisa. The city straddles the Arno just before it reaches the Ligurian Sea and holds more than 20 historic churches beyond its famous bell tower. Piazza dei Miracoli, the UNESCO-listed cathedral square, is where you spend your time on the Leaning Tower (the medieval structure that settled unevenly and now leans less than 4 degrees from vertical after recent restoration work), and the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta nearby.

From Pisa, the drive takes you inland to San Gimignano, a small walled village where medieval tower-houses still dominate the skyline. At its height, patrician families built around 72 of these towers as symbols of wealth. 14 remain standing and give the village its distinctive profile. The village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you have time to walk its streets, visit the Palazzo Comunale or climb Torre Grossa, the tallest tower, for a 360-degree view across the surrounding valley. Local products (saffron and Vernaccia di San Gimignano white wine) are sold throughout the village if you want to browse.

The hop-on hop-off format means you control how long you spend at each stop. Your driver waits and brings you back to Livorno Port in time for your ship's re-boarding. Luggage is limited to one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person, and oversized items like surfboards or bikes may have restrictions, so confirm any excess luggage with the operator before your booking date.

What’s included

• Round-trip private transfer from Livorno Port.
• private English-speaking driver for the full 9 hours.
• hop-on hop-off access to both destinations.
• port pickup and drop-off timed to your ship's schedule.

Options for this experience

4 options

Pisa & LuccaGuide in English · 08:00Spend your day exploring the highlights of Pisa and Lucca. Pickup is included.

San Gimignano and PisaGuide in English · 08:00Spend your day exploring the highlights of Pisa and San Gimignano. Pickup is included.

San Gimignano and FlorenceGuide in English · 08:00Spend your day exploring the highlights of Florence and San Gimignano. Accademia tickets are included. Pickup is included.

FlorenceGuide in English · 08:00Spend your day exploring the highlights of Florence. Accademia and Uffizi tickets are included. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Rome in Limo Tours Excursions

Is this one for you?The private driver and hop-on hop-off format let you set the pace at Pisa and San Gimignano without worrying about group timing or getting back to the port. Your return is coordinated to your re-boarding time from the start.

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Top questions

What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa and why does it lean?

The Leaning Tower is the bell tower of Pisa's cathedral, built as part of Piazza dei Miracoli. It leans because its foundations settled unevenly. The tilt was reduced to less than 4 degrees from vertical after restoration work in recent decades.

Can I climb the Leaning Tower during this tour?

The tour includes hop-on hop-off access to Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower. Whether you climb it depends on your preference and the time you spend there. Your driver remains available for the return to Livorno.

What is San Gimignano and why is it famous?

San Gimignano is a walled medieval village halfway between Florence and Siena, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. It is famous for its surviving tower-houses (14 remain from the original 72 built by patrician families), which rise above all other buildings and give the village a distinctive feudal appearance.

How much time do I spend in each location?

The 9-hour excursion is hop-on hop-off, so you decide how long to stay at Pisa and San Gimignano. Your private driver waits at each stop and coordinates the timing to get you back to Livorno Port before your ship re-boards.

What are my options for this tour?

You can choose Pisa & San Gimignano, Florence & San Gimignano, Pisa & Lucca, or Florence alone. Each option is a 9-hour private excursion with round-trip transfer and an English-speaking driver.

Do I need to provide information about my cruise ship?

Yes. At booking, you must provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so your driver can meet you on schedule and return you in time.