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Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

Skip the line

Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Enter the Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum, and see St. Peter’s Dome, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

Skip the Line

Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Exclusive Access

Best Views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus

Palatine Hill

Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms and Creation of Man

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Get to know Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and Napoleon's Coronation like never before

Secrets of the Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa

Enjoy a premium and exclusive tour of the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more!

Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

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Cruise ship excursions often come with high prices and limited experiences, leaving you wanting more. Our shore excursions provide exceptional value and expertly designed itineraries that go beyond the basics. Visit iconic destinations like Pisa, Florence, and Vinci, all while benefiting from the insights of local operators. Make the most of your time ashore with a tour tailored for unforgettable moments and maximum enjoyment.

Tuscany Wine

Maximize your cruise stop in Livorno with the Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa. Skip the big group tours and enjoy a personalized experience with your own expert guide. This private tour takes you through the best of Pisa and Florence in a single day, including private transportation and skip-the-line tickets to help you see more in less time. Experience the beauty of Tuscany, climb the Leaning Tower, visit Michelangelo’s Statue of David, explore the Uffizi Gallery, and admire the stunning Florence Duomo, all at your own pace. Your luxurious journey begins at the Livorno Cruise Port, where our driver will meet you directly at your ship, and you’ll be whisked away in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. As one guest shared, "Excellent tour…Our driver, Johnny, was prompt, professional, and kind. Our tour guide, Olivia, was very knowledgeable and considerate. It is nice to tour with a true expert. Overall, a wonderful experience!" 

For those who want to indulge in the best of Tuscany’s food, wine, and breathtaking scenery, the Tuscany Shore Excursion: Chianti Wine Country and San Gimignano offers a stress-free, perfectly tailored day. From port pickup to drop-off, this tour lets you relax and enjoy the medieval charm of San Gimignano, a scenic drive through the Chianti Hills, and a farmhouse lunch with local delicacies and plenty of wine tastings. See for yourself why the Chianti region has been a favorite of artists and poets over the centuries. 

These tours offer an exclusive and luxurious way to experience the treasures of Florence, Pisa, and Tuscany, all while enjoying expert guidance and personalized service throughout. 

Book Shore Excursions to Florence from Livorno and see Accademia, Pisa, Uffizi, and more

The BEST Shore Excursions in Florence

Lots of shore excursion options with great cancellation policies to Florence from Livorno and Carrara.  1000s of great reviews and a decade+ in business makes The Tour Guy an easy choice!

Book the BEST Shore Excursions to Florence

Maximize your day ashore on this jam-packed private tour with Leaning Tower, David, and more!

Private Tour

Uffizi Gallery - The "Old Bridge" still houses some of the city’s most prized jewelers who have been selling their wares for centuries.

Primavera - This Renaissance painting brought the world out of the Dark Ages. This is your opportunity to admire Botticelli's most famous painting, the Birth of Venus. 

Uffizi Gallery

Birth of Venus - In this portrayal of angel Gabriel, he is shown informing the Virgin Mary that she will bear a son whose reign will never end.

Da Vinci

Gelato - Piazzale Michelangelo offers stunning views of Florence, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio from above.

Piazzale Michelangelo

Ponte Vecchio - Did you know that Florence is the birthplace of gelato? Stop by the best gelateria in the city and get a taste (cost of gelato is not included in the cost of trip).

Gelato Time

Return to Livorno Port - At the end of this Florence shore excursion, our local driver will deliver you back safely to your ship in time for you to depart on the rest of your adventure.

Drop off

Pisa - Your first stop is in charming Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower - one of the most iconic structures of Italy and the World!

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Climb the Tower of Pisa - What fun would it be if you didn't go to the top? Legend has it Galileo dropped two cannonballs of different sizes to show the effect of gravity on objects with different weights.

Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Drive to Florence - While driving from Pisa to Florence, enjoy the beautiful Tuscan countryside that has awed so many people over the centuries.

A Drive Through Tuscany

Florence Duomo - Florence’s Cathedral is an amazing example of Gothic Architecture. Learn the ins and outs of how it was designed and built.

Duomo

Piazza della Signoria - Learn about the competition where Ghiberti's won the commission of the gates. Michelangelo named these doors "The Gates of Paradise".

Baptistry Doors

Accademia Gallery - Since Renaissance times, this square has staged protests, public executions and gatherings. Now it's like an outdoor art gallery and houses an impressive sculpture gallery.

Piazza della Signoria

Michelangelo's David - Enjoy a short break to grab lunch before continuing on your day of sightseeing (the cost of lunch is not included in the cost of the trip).

Lunch Break

Lunch break - It’s almost compulsory to say hi to the David Statue while you’re in Florence. This is Michelangelo's most famous statue, and one of the reasons he became so renowned as an artist.

Passionate English-speaking guide

Luxury roundtrip transportation

Skip the line Uffizi tickets

Private tour

Wheelchair accessible

Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa

thumbnail - Meet your guide at the Cruise Port of Livorno

Winery Tasting  - Be warned, once you try the biodynamic/organic wines at this vineyard, you may never drink another type of wine again.

Winery Tasting 

Sleep Well - After a day like today, you'll undoubtedly have the best night's sleep ever.

Sleep Well

Transportation Included - Tuscany Shore Excursion: Chianti Wine Country and San Gimignano

Transportation Included

Picturesque town - Explore the streets of this lovely hill-top town and perhaps take the opportunity to indulge in a coffee or gelato while you stroll.

Picturesque town

More Vino - It's time to visit the second vineyard on our itinerary where you'll taste a completely different type of Tuscan wine.

More Vino

The Drive  - While driving from Livorno port to San Gimignano, enjoy views of the awe-inspiring Tuscan countryside.

The Drive 

San Gimignano - Known as the "Town of Fine Towers", San Gimignano is one of the most iconic  places in all of Tuscany!

San Gimignano

Medieval Skyline - The city has managed to preserve 14 of it's towers, maintaining it's spectacular medieval skyline.

Medieval Skyline

Organic Farmhouse and Tasting - The first stop on our tour is a visit to an operational family farmhouse where you'll taste locally-grown products.

Organic Farmhouse and Tasting

Meet the Locals - It's important to meet the people who farm these incredible lands. Enter our friend Silvano who will greet you on arrival.

Meet the Locals

Organic Lunch - Tuck into some delicious food. Staying true to the Italian Slow Food movement, enjoy an organic lunch full of Italian delicacies.

Organic Lunch

Happiness - Need we say much more? Tuscan wine makes us all happy!

Happiness

Expert English-speaking guide

Port pick-up and drop-off

Luxury transportation

Free time in San Gimignano

Lunch at Chianti farmhouse

Olive-oil tasting

Winery tour

Wine tasting

Guide gratuity

Tuscany Shore Excursion: Chianti Wine Country and San Gimignano

Do more in a day: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, glassblowing and lacemaking demos, and a gondola ride

Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano and Burano

Visit St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and the hidden areas of Venice

Venice in a Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Doge’s Palace

Easily visit these colorful Venetian islands by boat and see traditional glassblowing and lacemaking

Boat Tour

Murano and Burano in a Half Day Boat Tour

Explore colorful streets and ancient trades in Murano and Burano with a private boat and local guide

Souvenirs

Burano Island

St. Michael's Cemetery

Torcello Island

Made in Italy

Set Sail to Burano

Drop Off

Private Boat

Venice Islands and Artisans Private Tour

Murano and Burano

Murano & Burano

See Lady Liberty up close and get in touch with your roots at the gateway to New York City

Guided Tour

Ferry From Manhattan

Liberty Island

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty Museum

Ellis Island

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Best Views of New York

Return to the City

Before the Crowds Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

Take in views of the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and more on this half-day guided bus tour

New Tour

Iconic New York City Highlights Tour by Bus 

View Manhattan the ultra-exclusive way as you soar from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty

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