Livorno Florence Tours
from $48.54
Editor's pick
Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting
Florence and Pisa by coach with a local tasting and free time in both, $48.54, rated 4.8 from 2,058 reviews.
Check AvailabilityLivorno Florence Tours from the Cruise Port
Step off the ship and stand under Brunelleschi's dome by late morning, cross the Ponte Vecchio, see the Leaning Tower on the way back and be on board before all-aboard. Livorno Florence tours start from $21.45, and this page matches each way off the ship to the port day it suits.
90 min
by coach from Livorno to Florence, each way
From $39
Florence and Pisa by coach from the port
€20
Accademia Gallery ticket, extra on most tours
Quick answer Coach, private driver or train, and where each one meets you
Livorno Florence tours start at $39 for a coach day to Florence and Pisa from the port, $732 a group for a private van of up to 8, and $21.45 for a coach seat to Pisa. The coach excursions meet in Livorno town at Via Claudio Cogorano after the cruise shuttle from the ship, while the private drivers wait just outside the ship. Museum and Tower entries are paid options on almost every tour, not part of the base price.
Key takeaways
- The pick: Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion with Tasting, $48.54, rated 4.8 from 2,058 reviews → see the card
- Where each tour meets you, at the ship or in town after the shuttle → where the tour meets you
- How long you really get in Florence, 3.5 to 5 hours on a coach day → time in Florence
- Who promises to have you back before all-aboard → the return promise
Livorno Florence Tours and Shore Excursions
Every tour here is a day out from the Livorno cruise port into Tuscany, and almost all of them show the sights from outside, with museum and Tower entries sold as paid options. What separates them is who meets you where, how long you actually get in Florence, coach or private, and which ones promise an on-time return to the ship.
from $48.54
Editor's pick
from $39
Most reviewed
Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno, Accademia and Tower Options
The lowest Florence and Pisa price at $39, with about 3.5 hours in Florence and paid options for the Accademia and the Leaning Tower.
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from $43
Florence only
Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting
Florence only, no Pisa: a coach day with free time in the centre and a tasting of local products as an option.
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from $39
On your own
Livorno to Florence Transfer with Optional Walking Tour
A $39 coach seat to Florence with about 5 hours on your own, plus an optional guided walk and Accademia entry.
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from $978.34
Top rated private
Private Pisa and Florence Minivan Tour from Livorno Port
A private minivan for your party, priced per vehicle, with Pisa and Florence from outside and a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo.
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from $732
Private Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno Port
Private van for up to 8 that meets you at the ship, with 1 hour in Pisa and 3 hours in Florence.
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from $33
Escorted Pisa
Escorted Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Leaning Tower
Escorted half day in Pisa from Livorno, about 30 minutes each way, with a Leaning Tower ticket as an option.
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from $26
Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Optional Leaning Tower
A $26 bus to Pisa with 2.5 hours on your own and the port shuttle to the meeting point included.
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from $21.45
Lowest price
Livorno to Pisa on Your Own Bus Transfer
The lowest price on the site: a $21.45 coach seat to Pisa with a timed Leaning Tower ticket as an option.
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from $38
Two towns
Pisa and Lucca Bus Transfer from Livorno Cruise Port
Lucca and Pisa in one coach day: about 3 hours inside the walls of Lucca and 1 hour 45 minutes in Pisa.
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from $179.49
Small van
Lucca, Pisa and Wine Tasting by Van from Livorno Port
Lucca, a winery lunch with tasting and the Leaning Tower, in a van of up to 15 that waits under the ship.
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from $80
Cinque Terre day
Pisa and Manarola Day Trip from Livorno
Pisa and the Cinque Terre village of Manarola in one coach day, 2.5 hours in Manarola.
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from $456.06
Private Cinque Terre and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno
Private Cinque Terre and Pisa for up to 8, three villages by ferry, pickup in front of the ship.
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from $472.99
Chianti wine
Private Pisa, Florence and Chianti Wine Day from Livorno
Private Pisa, Florence and a Chianti winery with a driver who meets you at the ship.
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from $460.13
Siena day
Private Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Livorno
Private Siena and San Gimignano with the driver at your ship, about 2 hours on the road to Siena.
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from $89
Stay in port
Livorno Pasta-Making Class with Wine at Fortezza Nuova
Make pasta by hand at the Fortezza Nuova in Livorno, 2 hours, with prosecco, wine and limoncello.
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from $90.31
Livorno History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
A 3-hour Livorno walk with food and wine tastings, group of up to 12.
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from $67.73
Livorno Street Food Tour
A 3-hour Livorno street food walk with fried fish, the chickpea 5 e 5 and a glass of local wine.
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The figures below come from each tour listing, including the meeting point, the return promise and the starting price with its unit where it is not per person.
| Tour | Goes to | Meets you | Book | Back to the ship | From |
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| Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion with Tasting | Florence and Pisa | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $48.54 |
| Florence and Pisa with Accademia and Tower Options | Florence and Pisa | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $39 |
| Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting | Florence | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Not stated | $43 |
| Livorno to Florence Transfer with Optional Walking Tour | Florence | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $39 |
| Private Pisa and Florence Minivan Tour | Pisa, Florence | At the ship | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $978.34 per minivan |
| Private Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion | Pisa, Florence | At the ship | Check Availability | Not stated | $732 per group up to 8 |
| Escorted Pisa Shore Excursion with Leaning Tower | Pisa | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $33 |
| Pisa Shore Excursion with Optional Leaning Tower | Pisa | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $26 |
| Livorno to Pisa on Your Own Bus Transfer | Pisa | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $21.45 |
| Pisa and Lucca Bus Transfer from the Cruise Port | Lucca and Pisa | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $38 |
| Lucca, Pisa and Wine Tasting by Van | Lucca and Pisa | At the ship | Check Availability | Not stated | $179.49 |
| Pisa and Manarola Day Trip | Cinque Terre and Pisa | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $80 |
| Private Cinque Terre and Pisa Shore Excursion | Cinque Terre and Pisa | At the ship | Check Availability | Not stated | $456.06 |
| Private Pisa, Florence and Chianti Wine Day | Pisa, Florence, Chianti | At the ship | Check Availability | Not stated | $472.99 |
| Private Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip | Siena and San Gimignano | At the ship | Check Availability | Guaranteed | $460.13 |
| Pasta-Making Class with Wine at Fortezza Nuova | Livorno | Fortezza Nuova | Check Availability | Not stated | $89 |
| Livorno History, Food and Wine Walking Tour | Livorno | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Not stated | $90.31 |
| Livorno Street Food Tour | Livorno | Via Cogorano, after the shuttle | Check Availability | Not stated | $67.73 |
Which Livorno Florence Tour to Book
If You are visiting for the first time and want Florence and Pisa with a tour leader
Book the Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting at $48.54, the pick, or the Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno, Accademia and Tower Options at $39, the most reviewed.
If You want Florence only with the most time on the ground
Take the Livorno to Florence Transfer with Optional Walking Tour, about 5 hours in Florence for $39, or the Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting at $43.
If You are a family or a group of up to 8
Split one price on the Private Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno Port, $732 per group with pickup just outside the ship.
If You only have half a day
Pick the Escorted Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Leaning Tower at $33 for 4 hours, or the Livorno to Pisa on Your Own Bus Transfer at $21.45, the lowest price.
If You want Lucca and Pisa in one day
Choose the Pisa and Lucca Bus Transfer from Livorno Cruise Port at $38, about 3 hours in Lucca and 1 hour 45 minutes in Pisa, or the Lucca, Pisa and Wine Tasting by Van from Livorno Port at $179.49 with a winery lunch.
If You would rather see the Cinque Terre
Book the Pisa and Manarola Day Trip from Livorno at $80, with 2.5 hours in Manarola, or the Private Cinque Terre and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno by van from the ship.
If You would rather stay in Livorno itself
Try the Livorno Pasta-Making Class with Wine at Fortezza Nuova, the Livorno History, Food and Wine Walking Tour or the Livorno Street Food Tour.
Livorno Florence Tours in Six Decisions
Every port day here comes down to six choices, so start with the one that matters most to you and work outward.
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Which tour
The pick is the Florence and Pisa shore excursion with tasting at $48.54, rated 4.8 from 2,058 reviews. For Florence only, the transfer with optional walking tour gives about 5 hours on the ground for $39. Half a day to Pisa starts at $21.45.
THE PICK: $48.54 AND 4.8 FROM 2,058 REVIEWS
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When to go
The big museums in Florence shut every Monday, so a Monday call means outside landmarks like Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale Michelangelo instead. On the first Sunday of each month the Accademia and Uffizi are free, but queues can be long on a short call. Check your docking day before buying any museum ticket.
CLOSED MONDAYS: ACCADEMIA AND UFFIZI
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How to get there
Coaches meet in town at Via Claudio Cogorano after the cruise shuttle, while private drivers wait just outside the ship at Banchina Alto Fondale. Florence sits 101 km away, about 90 minutes by coach each way. Pisa is a 20 km hop and 15 to 17 minutes by train.
FLORENCE: 101 KM, ABOUT 90 MINUTES BY COACH
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What it costs
Coach days to Florence and Pisa start at $39 per person. A private van for up to 8 is $732 per group, and the lowest seat on the page is the $21.45 Pisa transfer. Museum entries are paid options on most tours, not part of the base price.
COACH FROM $39, PRIVATE VAN $732 A GROUP
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Who it suits
A family or group of up to 8 splits one price on a private van with pickup at the ship. First timers do best on a coach day with a tour leader who holds the schedule. If you already know Florence and have a long call, the train on your own gives you freedom but no one waits for you.
PRIVATE VAN: UP TO 8, ONE PRICE
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What to add
If you have half a day, the escorted Pisa trip with the Leaning Tower runs 4 hours at $33. For a stay in Livorno itself, food tours last 2 or 3 hours and start in town. Longer calls can reach Lucca with a winery lunch at $179.49 or Manarola in the Cinque Terre at $80.
FOOD TOURS: 2 OR 3 HOURS IN TOWN
Livorno, Explained
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Porto di Livorno 2000 s.r.l. runs the cruise terminals and passenger services in the port of Livorno, from the Cruise Terminal at Piazzale dei Marmi 12.
Source: Port of Livorno Authority
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The Alto Fondale Cruise Terminal is at quay 46/47, where ships over 300 metres can moor.
Source: Port of Livorno Authority
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The port operator provides a shuttle bus service from the cruise ship to downtown, available for the whole stay of the cruise ship in port. The operator pages state no price, no route and no drop-off point for the shuttle.
Source: Port of Livorno Authority
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The Galleria dell'Accademia is open 8:15 am to 6:50 pm with last admission at 6:10 pm, closed every Monday, on 1 January and on 25 December. A regular ticket costs EUR 20 and the reservation fee is EUR 4.00.
Source: Gallery of the Accademia
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A single Uffizi ticket bought on the day of entry costs EUR 25, and bought before the date of entry costs EUR 29. The Uffizi is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8.15 am to 6.30 pm, closed on Mondays, 1 January and 25 December.
Source: Uffizi Galleries
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Children who will not have turned 8 by the end of this year cannot enter the Leaning Tower for safety reasons, and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Source: OPA Pisa
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The Leaning Tower visit takes about 30 minutes and includes 251 steps. Tickets are for a set time and reduced-price tickets are not available.
Source: OPA Pisa
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The Walls of Lucca are 4.2 kilometres long, fully walkable, and take 45 minutes at a brisk pace or about an hour at a relaxed pace.
Source: Lucca Tourism
Coach, Private Driver or Train: Which Way to Florence
Yes, you can take an excursion from Livorno to Florence. There are three ways to do it, and the choice is about time, comfort and risk, not only price.
Four Ways Compared
Florence sits about 90 minutes from the port by coach, so every option costs you travel time both ways. The table compares who meets you, what it costs and who promises to get you back to the ship. Tour prices come from the bookable listings.
The train option has no fixed fare printed here, so ask at the station or check the Trenitalia app before you travel.
| Way | From | Meets you | Return to the ship |
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| Coach day with a tour leader | Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting $48.54 per person, Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno, Accademia and Tower Options $39 per person | Livorno town at Via Claudio Cogorano, after the cruise shuttle | On-time return guaranteed on both |
| Coach seat on your own | Livorno to Florence Transfer with Optional Walking Tour $39 per person, Livorno to Pisa on Your Own Bus Transfer $21.45 per person for Pisa | Via Claudio Cogorano in town after the shuttle | On-time return guaranteed, full refund on the Pisa seat if the ship does not dock |
| Private driver | Private Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno Port $732 per group up to 8, Private Pisa and Florence Minivan Tour from Livorno Port $978.34 per minivan | At the ship (the van for 8 at Banchina Alto Fondale) | The minivan states a return in time for the ship, the van for 8 states none |
| Train on your own | Livorno Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, 101 km. Bus line 1 links the Grande 7 Porto Mediceo stop to Livorno Stazione | Livorno Centrale station | No one waits for you |
When a Coach Excursion Is Worth It
The coach day is the easiest answer on a first visit to Tuscany. A tour leader keeps the schedule, the seat is booked both ways and several operators state an on-time return to the ship in writing. The Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno, Accademia and Tower Options gives about 3.5 hours in Florence and 75 minutes in Pisa, so Florence and Pisa in one day is possible.
The Livorno to Florence Transfer with Optional Walking Tour skips Pisa and gives about 5 hours on the ground in Florence. The pick is the Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting at $48.54 with a 4.8 rating from 2,058 reviews. Watch the fine print: coaches show Florence from outside, and the Accademia Gallery ($22.16 (€20) plus a $4.43 (€4) booking fee) is a paid option on most tours.
When to Hire a Private Driver
A private van makes sense for a family or a group of up to 8 who split one price. The Private Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno Port costs $732 per group and the driver waits just outside the ship at Banchina Alto Fondale, so you skip the shuttle into town. You choose the stops, such as Piazzale Michelangelo or a Chianti winery on the Private Pisa, Florence and Chianti Wine Day from Livorno, where the cellar visit and tasting cost an extra $33.24 (€30) each.
This listing states no return guarantee, so confirm the ship time with the driver.
When to Take the Train
The train suits a long call in port and a traveller who already knows Florence. You take the cruise shuttle into town, city bus line 1 to Livorno Centrale, then a regional train 101 km to Firenze Santa Maria Novella. There is no tour leader, so you watch the clock yourself and no one waits for you if a train runs late.
If you would rather have someone hold that schedule, the $39 Livorno to Florence transfer or the $21.45 coach seat to Pisa is the middle way.
Source: Porto di Livorno 2000.
What Is a Must See in Livorno, Italy?
On a short call, or on a second visit to Tuscany, Livorno itself rewards a few hours. The cruise shuttle drops you in town, with no coach ride at all.
Fortresses and Canals
The Fortezza Vecchia guards the port and holds the Mastio di Matilde, joined by waterways to the Fortezza Nuova. The Venezia district nearby is laced with bridges and navigable canals you can follow by boat into the Renaissance centre. Livorno was made a city by the Medici in 1606, after they decided the fishing village around the Mastio should become one of the main ports of Europe.
Market, Sea and Food
The Mercato delle Vettovaglie stands on Via Buontalenti, inaugurated in 1894 and designed on the model of Les Halles in Paris. It is described as the largest covered market in Italy. For the classic view, the Terrazza Mascagni has a black and white checkered floor and an open view of the sea.
Livorno's signature dish is cacciucco, the seafood stew celebrated at the Cacciucco Pride festival.
Food Tours That Stay in Port
Three experiences keep you in town. The pasta-making class at the Fortezza Nuova costs $89 for 2 hours with prosecco, wine and limoncello. The history, food and wine walking tour costs $90.31 for 3 hours with a maximum of 12 people.
The street food tour costs $67.73 for 3 hours, tasting fried fish, frate doughnuts and the chickpea 5 e 5.
Source: Visit Tuscany.
What Happens If Your Tour Is Late for the Ship?
A ship does not wait for an excursion booked outside the cruise line. The return promise printed on each listing is the clause to read before you pay.
What Each Listing Promises
The table below lines up the return promise and the cancellation terms from each listing that states one or both. Several coach days and one private van guarantee the on-time return, others state none at all, which means the risk stays with you.
| Tour | Return promise | Free cancellation |
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| Florence and Pisa day with tasting | Guaranteed on-time return to your ship | Free cancellation 24h |
| Florence and Pisa day, Accademia and Tower options | Return to the ship on time is guaranteed | Free cancellation 24h |
| Florence day with tasting | None stated | Free cancellation 24h |
| Florence transfer with optional walking tour | Return on time guaranteed | Free cancellation 24h |
| Private Pisa and Florence excursion from the port | None stated | Free cancellation 24h |
| Bus transfer to Pisa on your own | Return in time guaranteed, full refund if the ship does not dock | Free cancellation 24h |
| Pisa and Lucca bus transfer | On-time return guaranteed, full refund if the ship cannot dock | Free cancellation 24h |
| Lucca, Pisa and wine tasting van | None stated | Free cancellation 24h |
| Private Cinque Terre and Pisa excursion | None stated, departure follows the cruise timetable and may skip a village | Free cancellation 24h |
| Private Siena and San Gimignano day | Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee included | Free cancellation 24h |
If the Ship Skips Livorno
The bus transfer to Pisa on your own and the Pisa and Lucca bus transfer refund the ticket in full if the ship cannot dock in Livorno. On top of that, free cancellation up to 24 hours before appears on every listing, so a booking made early in the cruise can still be undone the day before.
Plan Your Trip
Can You Walk Into Livorno From a Cruise Ship?
Porto di Livorno 2000, the cruise terminal operator, runs a shuttle bus from the ship to downtown for the whole call, so plan on riding it. Info points stand beside each ship with English, Spanish, French and German speaking staff who direct passengers to the excursion buses.
Where the Coach Excursions Meet
Almost every coach excursion meets in Livorno town at Via Claudio Cogorano, after the shuttle ride from the terminal. That list covers the Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting, the Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno, Accademia and Tower Options, the Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting, the Livorno to Florence Transfer with Optional Walking Tour, the Escorted Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Leaning Tower, the Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Optional Leaning Tower, the Livorno to Pisa on Your Own Bus Transfer, the Pisa and Lucca Bus Transfer from Livorno Cruise Port, the Pisa and Manarola Day Trip from Livorno, the Livorno History, Food and Wine Walking Tour and the Livorno Street Food Tour. Two of them include the shuttle ride in the price: the Pisa bus with optional Tower and the Pisa and Manarola day.
On the others, reach Via Claudio Cogorano on your own after the shuttle and check on board whether the shuttle costs anything that day, because it depends on the cruise line.
Who Waits at the Ship
The private drivers and one small van skip the shuttle and meet you at the berth. The Private Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno Port picks up just outside the ship at Banchina Alto Fondale. The Private Cinque Terre and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno waits inside the port in front of the ship, so no shuttle is needed.
The Private Pisa, Florence and Chianti Wine Day from Livorno driver holds a sign with your name. The Lucca, Pisa and Wine Tasting by Van from Livorno Port van of up to 15 picks you up under the ship, and you give your cruise ship name at booking. The Private Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Livorno and the Private Pisa and Florence Minivan Tour from Livorno Port also start at the port.
The Alto Fondale Terminal
Ships over 300 metres moor at the Alto Fondale Cruise Terminal on quay 46/47. Behind it sits an 11,000 square metre yard used by excursion coaches, shuttles and cars to the city centre, so the coach meeting points are set up for cruise crowds. Inside the terminal there is a multilingual information point, a Municipality of Livorno information desk and free Wi-Fi, plus taxi and car rental.
The terminal opened in November 2013 and has more than 2,000 square metres of space for cruise passengers and crew.
Source: Porto di Livorno 2000.
How Do I Get From the Livorno Cruise Port to Florence on My Own?
Three legs: the cruise shuttle into town, city bus line 1 to Livorno Centrale station, then a regional train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, 101 km away, or to Pisa Centrale, 20 km and about 15 to 17 minutes.
From Town to Livorno Centrale
Autolinee Toscane urban line 1 runs through the stop Grande 7 Porto Mediceo and on to Livorno Stazione, so you can board near where the cruise shuttle drops you. A pre-bought urban ticket costs $2.22 (€2) and a ticket bought from the driver on board costs $3.32 (€3). Buying before boarding saves $1.11 (€1).
Train Tickets
Trenitalia sells regional tickets as paper or digital. A paper regional single must be validated in the station machines before the train leaves. If you board with an unvalidated paper ticket and tell the crew at once, it can be validated for a $5.54 (€5) surcharge.
The digital regional ticket needs no validation and can be bought on the site or app up to five minutes before departure. The published fare for Livorno to Florence or Pisa is not printed here, so check it in the Trenitalia app before you commit. If that sounds like too many moving parts, a coach seat is simpler: the Livorno to Florence Transfer with Optional Walking Tour costs $39 for the return seat with about 5 hours in Florence, and the Livorno to Pisa on Your Own Bus Transfer costs $21.45 and leaves Via Cogorano at 10:00, 11:00 or 12:00 with a timed Tower ticket as an option.
How Much Time Do You Get in Florence From Livorno?
Florence is about 90 minutes each way by coach on the Florence and Pisa day and the Florence transfer. That leaves roughly 3 to 5 hours on the ground in a port day.
Museum Tickets and Hours
The two big museums in Florence sit close together, and both shut on Mondays, so check your docking day before buying anything. The figures below come from the museum websites. The Accademia Gallery lists its own prices and the Uffizi sells two ticket rates, one for the day of entry and one bought in advance.
Admission at the Accademia ends 30 minutes before closing.
| Sight | Ticket | Open | Rule to know |
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| Accademia Gallery | $22.16 (€20) plus a $4.43 (€4) booking fee | 8:15-18:50, last admission 18:10 | Closed Mondays |
| Uffizi | $27.70 (€25) on the day, $32.13 (€29) in advance | Tuesday to Sunday 8:15-18:30, ticket office closes 17:30 | Closed Mondays |
| Florence Cathedral | Dome climb by named ticket with ID | Dome by time slot, 5 minutes of delay allowed | Shoulders and knees covered, the dome is 463 steps with no lift |
Free First Sunday
Both the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi admit visitors free on the first Sunday of each month. Booking is not active at the Accademia on free days, and the wait can be long. On a short port call a timed paid slot may still be the safer spend than a free queue.
If Your Ship Docks on a Monday
The Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi are both closed every Monday. Plan a Monday port day around the outside landmarks instead: the Duomo square, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and Piazzale Michelangelo. All four appear in the free time of the Florence and Pisa coach day, and the private Pisa and Florence van adds a 30-minute stop at Piazzale Michelangelo.
Which Tours Sell the Accademia
The Florence and Pisa day with Accademia option and the Florence transfer with Accademia entry both sell an Accademia Gallery ticket as a paid option. The Florence day with tasting gives free time only and advises booking entrance tickets in advance. Almost every coach excursion from Livorno shows Florence from outside, so treat entries as an add-on, never as included.
Sources: Gallery of the Accademia, Uffizi Galleries, Florence Cathedral.
Can You See Florence and Pisa in One Day From Livorno?
Yes. Pisa is 20 km from Livorno, and the days that pair the two towns stop at Piazza dei Miracoli for 75 minutes on the Florence and Pisa coach day and about 1 hour on the private Pisa and Florence excursion, which then gives 3 hours in Florence.
Leaning Tower Rules
The Leaning Tower sells timed tickets set at purchase, and the rules below come from Opera della Primaziale Pisana, the monument's own body. The climb is short but strict. No reduced-price tickets exist for the Tower.
| Rule | What it means |
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| Timed ticket | Arrive 15 minutes before your slot, a late visitor is refused entry without refund |
| 251 steps | The visit takes about 30 minutes |
| Age limit | Children who will not have turned 8 by the end of the year cannot enter, under 18s go with an adult |
| Bags | Bags kept must not exceed 20x30x38 cm, larger bags go to the free cloakroom |
| Cathedral | Any ticket includes a free pass to the Cathedral |
| Hours | Open 9:00-18:00 from 13 to 30 November |
Pisa Only, Half a Day
If Pisa is the whole plan, three coach options run a four-hour day. The escorted Pisa excursion with Tower option costs $33 and promises the return to the ship. The Pisa bus with 2.5 hours of free time costs $26 and includes the shuttle from the port to the meeting point.
The cheapest seat is the bus transfer to Pisa on your own at $21.45, departing Via Cogorano at 10:00, 11:00 or 12:00, with a full refund if the ship does not dock.
Source: OPA Pisa.
Lucca, the Cinque Terre, Siena and San Gimignano From Livorno
Florence and Pisa are not the only port-day options. Coach and van tours also reach Lucca, the Cinque Terre and the hill towns of Siena and San Gimignano.
Lucca and Pisa
Lucca's Renaissance walls run 4.2 km, built from 1544 to 1650, and take about 45 minutes to walk at a brisk pace. The Guinigi Tower climb is 230 steps to the tree garden on top. The Pisa and Lucca bus transfer gives about 3 hours in Lucca and 1 hour 45 minutes in Pisa for $38.
The van day with wine tasting carries up to 15 people from under the ship at $179.49 per person, with a winery lunch and the Leaning Tower seen from outside.
The Cinque Terre
The Pisa and Manarola day trip spends 105 minutes in Pisa and 2.5 hours in Manarola, with about 100 minutes on the road each way, for $80. The private Cinque Terre and Pisa excursion takes up to 8 per booking by ferry, with ferry or train tickets extra, up to $33.24 (€30) each. If you travel by rail on your own, the Cinque Terre Train Card for adults costs $19.17 (€17.30) a day from 2 November to 31 December.
Trains are suspended between Corniglia and La Spezia on 14-15 November and 19-20 December.
Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti
Siena's historic centre joined the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995, San Gimignano's in 1990. The private Siena and San Gimignano day drives about 2 hours from Livorno to Siena, then continues to San Gimignano, with pickup at your ship. Siena cathedral is not open to visits on Sunday mornings.
The private Pisa, Florence and Chianti day adds a winery stop, and the cellar visit and tasting cost $33.24 (€30) each extra.
Sources: Lucca Tourism, Cinque Terre National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Visit Tuscany.
The Honest Small Print
Every Livorno port day has limits. Here they are before you pay.
- Almost every tour shows Florence and Pisa from outside. The Accademia and the Leaning Tower are paid options.
- The coach excursions meet in Livorno town at Via Claudio Cogorano, after the cruise shuttle, not at the ship.
- The Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting, the private Pisa and Florence excursion and the Lucca and wine van state no on-time return to the ship.
- The Accademia and the Uffizi are closed on Mondays.
- Children who will not be 8 by the end of the year cannot climb the Leaning Tower.
- The Chianti cellar visit on the private wine day and the ferry or train tickets on the private Cinque Terre day cost up to $33.24 (€30) extra.
Check Dates on the Pick
The pick meets in Livorno town at the last stop of the cruise shuttle and promises the on-time return to your ship. Check its dates for your call below.
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What Travellers Say
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2,058 reviews on Viator for Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Tasting
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Had a great day. Our driver Andrea and our guide Alessandro were excellent. Was great that Alessandro took us to the most important places to see in such a short time Would highly recommend
Lyn · November 6, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno, Accademia and Tower Options
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Thanks Omi, great Trip. I would absolute recommend this. Exact in time we were back at the cruise ship.
Christopher · October 31, 2026
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This was a great way to see Florence in one day during our cruise. It was very easy to find our tour guide after taking the shuttle from the ship to the Livorno city center.
Brianne · August 26, 2026
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We had a wonderful private tour from the port to Pisa and Florence with our driver, Valerio. He was punctual, friendly, professional, and made the entire day easy and enjoyable.
Beth · September 10, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Private Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from Livorno Port
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Although we had booked thus trip, we were contacted by Shoe Emotian the day before to offer us a free upgrade to the full day tour that also included Florence.
Mark · November 4, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Escorted Pisa Shore Excursion from Livorno with Leaning Tower
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Excellent service. Transport very comfortable timings all good.
Margaret · October 25, 2026
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Federico was amazing guide. This was way more than a transfer service. For those that wanted to stay with the guide, they could. And there was plenty of time to look around on our own.
Brenda · November 4, 2026 - Verified booking
Review on GetYourGuide for Pisa and Lucca Bus Transfer from Livorno Cruise Port
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Fredericko (Kiyko) was great. Enjoyed having fun and a wealth of information. He as very accommodating and pleasure to tour with.
John · October 11, 2026
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My wife and I treated our niece to a pasta making class close to where she lives in Livorno. The experience far exceeded our expectations! Sarah was a great teacher and made the whole experience fun and memorable!
Michael · October 19, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Livorno Pasta-Making Class with Wine at Fortezza Nuova
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The Livorno Cruise Port to Florence on Video
Three videos to watch before you choose: what to know at the Livorno cruise port, Florence by train on your own, and a full Florence day from the ship.
Livorno Cruise Port (Florence and Pisa): 10 Things You Need to Know
The shuttle, the meeting points and the choices.
Video: Solo Travel 1974Florence via Train from Livorno
The do-it-yourself day by regional train.
Video: Cruising CanucksFlorence in One Day from Livorno Cruise Port
Five places a port day can cover.
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Dos and Don'ts for a Florence Day From Livorno
Do
- Do cover shoulders and knees, because the Florence Cathedral, Baptistery and Crypt require it for men and women.
- Do validate a paper train ticket in the station machine before boarding, or tell the crew on boarding for a $5.54 (€5) surcharge.
- Do book the Accademia ahead, because the museum warns the wait without a reservation can be long.
- Do check where the tour meets you, since the coach excursions meet at Via Claudio Cogorano in town after the cruise shuttle, while private drivers wait at the ship.
Don't
- Don't assume entries are included, because almost every excursion from the port views the Duomo, the Accademia and the Tower from outside and sells tickets as paid options.
- Don't plan the Accademia or the Uffizi on a Monday, because both museums close every Monday.
- Don't bring a child under 8 for the Tower climb, because children who will not have turned 8 by the end of the year cannot enter.
- Don't miss the Tower time slot, because a late visitor is refused entry without refund and tickets are timed at purchase.
The Guides
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Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion From Livorno: Which Coach Day Gives You More Time?
Florence and Pisa from Livorno in one 8-hour coach day in 2027: time split, tower slots, Accademia tips. Pick the day that fits your ship.
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Florence Shore Excursions From Livorno: Coach Day or Seat on Your Own?
Florence shore excursions from Livorno in 2027: two 8-hour coach days vs the train, Accademia and Uffizi tips. Pick yours before you sail.
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Is Livorno Worth Visiting on a Cruise, or Should You Go to Florence?
Is Livorno worth visiting in 2027? Canals, 2 fortresses and a sea terrace against Florence at 101 km. Read the verdict, then plan your call.
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Livorno Cruise Port: How Do You Get From the Ship to Florence and Pisa?
Livorno cruise port 2027: shuttle, city bus, the 15-minute train to Pisa and 8-hour shore days to Florence. Plan your port day here.
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Livorno Food Tour: Which Taste of Livorno Fits a Port Day?
Livorno food tour options for 2027: walks and a class of 2 or 3 hours from the cruise port. Compare tastings and meeting points and book yours.
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Livorno to Cinque Terre: Can You Do It in a Port Day?
Livorno to Cinque Terre in a 9 hours shore day: compare the shared and private tours from the ship for 2027 and pick yours.
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Livorno to Florence: How Do You Get There From the Cruise Port?
Livorno to Florence in 2027: 101 km by rail, the port shuttle, the train and 6 shore excursions compared. Plan your port day here.
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Livorno to Lucca: Coach Day or Small Van With a Winery?
Livorno to Lucca 2027: a 7-hour coach day or a small van for up to 15 with a winery, both with Pisa. Compare them and book yours.
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Livorno to Pisa: Which Half-Day Trip Gets You to the Leaning Tower?
Livorno to Pisa in 2027: 4-hour shore trips vs the 15-minute train, tower slots and kids' rules. Pick the trip that fits your ship.
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Private Shore Excursions From Livorno: Which Driver Day Fits Your Group?
Private shore excursions Livorno 2027: four driver days of 8 to 9 hours to Pisa, Florence, Chianti or Siena. Compare and pick yours.
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Things to Do in Livorno: What Can You See on a Port Day?
Things to do in Livorno 2027: the seafront terrace, two Medici forts, the canals and a market opened in 1894. Plan your port day here.
Official Visitor Information
- Porto di Livorno 2000
- Gallery of the Accademia
- Uffizi Galleries
- Florence Cathedral
- OPA Pisa
- Lucca Tourism
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Livorno Florence Tours: Questions
Can I take an excursion from Livorno to Florence?
Yes. Coach days such as the Florence and Pisa shore excursion with Accademia and Tower options run 8 hours from Livorno with about 3.5 hours in Florence, and private drivers meet you at the ship. See how the day splits in time in Florence.
How do I get from the Livorno cruise port to Florence?
By coach tour, which covers the roughly 90-minute ride each way, or by cruise shuttle into town then train from Livorno Centrale. Florence is 101 km from Livorno Centrale on the regional line. The steps are in Florence on your own.
Can you walk into Livorno from a cruise ship?
The port operator runs a shuttle bus from the ship to downtown for the whole call, so plan on using it. Most excursions, like the street food tour, meet at the shuttle's last stop near Via Cogorano.
What is a must see in Livorno, Italy?
The Fortezza Vecchia by the port, the canals of the Venezia district, the Mercato delle Vettovaglie and the checkered Terrazza Mascagni. For a guided option see what stays in port.
Should I book the ship's excursion, a coach excursion, a private driver or the train?
A coach excursion costs the least per person, a private driver waits at the ship and sets the pace, and the train suits confident travellers. The pick, the Florence and Pisa day with tasting, costs $48.54 with a guaranteed on-time return.
How much time will I really have in Florence?
About 3 to 5 hours. The Florence and Pisa day gives 3.5 hours in Florence and 75 minutes in Pisa, while the Florence transfer gives about 5 hours with no Pisa stop.
Can I see Florence and Pisa in one day?
Yes, Pisa is 20 km from Livorno and sits on the coach route. The paired days stop at Piazza dei Miracoli for 75 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, and the Tower rules are in Leaning Tower Rules.
How far is Florence from Livorno?
The coach listings put the ride at about 90 minutes each way, and the timetable places Firenze Santa Maria Novella 101 km from Livorno Centrale. Details are in time in Florence.
Do Livorno shore excursions include entry tickets?
Almost never. The base prices cover transport and outside views, and the Accademia or the Tower are paid options, as on the Florence and Pisa day with options. Museum prices are listed in Museum Tickets and Hours.