Siena and San Gimignano from Livorno: Private minivan tour

Two Tuscan hilltop towns in one morning and afternoon, without the group

A private shore excursion from Livorno cruise port to Siena and San Gimignano by air-conditioned minivan, with your own driver and independent time to walk each town's medieval streets and squares. In Siena, explore Piazza del Campo and the cathedral. In San Gimignano, wander the stone lanes beneath the historic towers. The return is timed to your ship's all-aboard time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Siena Cathedral40m
2. Pubblico Palace40m · entry included
3. Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta2h · entry included

Explore Siena and San Gimignano

• Meet driver at Livorno port
• Visit Siena Cathedral
• Walk Piazza del Campo
• Relax and try street food
• Visit main square of San Gimignano
• View Tuscan wine country landscape
• Return to Livorno cruise port

The experience

Eight to nine hours gives you real time in each place instead of a rushed loop. Your driver picks you up at the Livorno cruise terminal and handles the route through Tuscan countryside while you sit back in an air-conditioned minivan. The itinerary is yours to shape: you decide how long to spend at Siena Cathedral, how many photographs to take in Piazza del Campo, and whether to grab lunch before or after wandering San Gimignano's lanes. The driver confirms meeting points and timing at each stop so there's no confusion about where to regroup.

Siena's Piazza del Campo is the heart of the city: a sloped medieval square ringed by the Palazzo Pubblico and its Torre del Mangia. The cathedral sits a short walk away. San Gimignano, often called the Manhattan of the 14th century, is built around its main square and recognizable from a distance by the stone towers that rise from its skyline. Both towns reward walking: the streets narrow and wind, and the architecture changes as you move through them. Lunch is on your own, so you can eat where you find it or skip it entirely.

The return journey takes a different road back to Livorno, passing through more Tuscan landscape. Your driver times the arrival to match your ship's all-aboard, so you're not racing the clock or sitting idle at the port.

What’s included

• Private round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan from Livorno cruise port.
• local taxes and fuel surcharge.
• a driver who speaks English or Italian and handles all meeting arrangements at each destination.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ciao italy tours

Is this one for you?The eight to nine hour commitment means you're in a minivan for part of the day, but it also means you're not herded through either town on a set schedule. You walk at your own pace and linger where you want. Choose this if you'd rather have your own driver and independent time than follow a guide through a group itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is Piazza del Campo and why do people spend so much time there?

Piazza del Campo is Siena's main square, a sloped medieval plaza surrounded by historic buildings including the Palazzo Pubblico and its tall Torre del Mangia. It's the focal point of the city and a natural gathering spot for photographs and simply sitting to take in the architecture.

Can I visit the inside of Siena Cathedral, or just walk past it?

Siena Cathedral is open to enter. Tickets cost 6 euros each. Whether you go inside is your choice during the independent time in Siena.

How much time do I actually have to walk around in each town?

The eight to nine hour excursion includes drive time from Livorno, so your independent time in Siena and San Gimignano combined is several hours, split between the two. Your driver confirms the schedule at pickup so you know exactly how long you have at each stop.

What makes San Gimignano different from other Tuscan towns?

San Gimignano is known for the stone towers that rise from its medieval streets and skyline, creating one of Tuscany's most recognizable profiles. The town is compact and walkable, with narrow lanes and a main square at its center.

Is lunch included, and where do people usually eat?

Lunch is not included and you choose where and when to eat. San Gimignano has street food options and local restaurants. You can also eat in Siena before heading to San Gimignano, depending on how you want to pace the day.

What if my ship's departure time changes? Can the itinerary adjust?

Yes. Your driver confirms the all-aboard time at pickup and plans the return to match it, so any change to your ship's schedule should be communicated to the operator before the excursion begins.