• Cruise Shuttle Stop - Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Look for staff members wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. Please note that refunds are not available for late arrivals.

• Florence - Explore the city’s key landmarks, including the stunning Signoria Square, the marble Dome with its bell tower, and the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). If your tour includes a walking tour, it will conclude at the charming Central Market, where you can sample local dishes and purchase excellent local products.

• Galleria dell’Accademia - Opt for the dedicated tour option to continue your art history journey after visiting Pisa, with entry to the Accademia Museum in Florence. Here, admire Michelangelo’s original statue of David, a masterpiece of Renaissance art. The museum also features unfinished sculptures showcasing the artist’s creative process, along with a collection of paintings and ancient musical instruments, enriching your experience. The Accademia offers a unique immersion into the art and culture of timeless Florence, enhancing your visit.

• Campanile di Giotto - Marvel at this free-standing campanile, part of the Florence Cathedral complex. Its unique alignment with the facade highlights its significance as a vertical focal point in the Insula Episcopalis, while also providing a clear view of the apse area for the large dome envisioned in the Arnolfian project. Giotto’s original design included a pyramidal cusp 50 Florentine arms high (about 40 meters), with a total elevation of approximately 120-125 meters. A drawing in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Siena is believed by some scholars to be inspired by this project.

• Piazza della Signoria - Stroll through this square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, also home to the Loggia della Signoria. It is a central point in the history of the Florentine Republic and a gateway to the Uffizi Gallery.

• Basilica of Santa Croce - Wander through this square to admire the Basilica di Santa Croce, one of Italy’s largest Franciscan churches and a significant Gothic achievement. It holds the status of a minor basilica and is a national monument.

• Galleria Palatina in Palazzo Pitti - Visit the Palatine Gallery, a museum within Palazzo Pitti in Florence. Located on the main floor, it spans 28 rooms in the northern lateral wing and central rear part of the palace. This “picture gallery” of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany showcases paintings primarily from the 16th and 17th centuries, arranged for decorative appeal rather than by period or school, making it a key museum in Italy and essential for understanding European collecting history.

• Ponte Vecchio - Walk across the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), a medieval stone arch bridge renowned for the shops built along it.

• Palazzo Pitti - Explore this historic palace, once the main residence of the ruling families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the center of government during Tuscany’s monarchy. It later served as Napoleon’s base and briefly as the royal palace of newly united Italy during the Risorgimento.

• Duomo - Admire the Florence Cathedral and its complex, which includes the Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile. These three buildings are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Pisa - Fall in love with Pisa and the stunning Piazza Dei Miracoli, the city’s most popular attraction. Enjoy free time to visit the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery, or relax on the green meadow in the shadow of these monuments. You can also choose the option that includes Leaning Tower entrance.

• Camposanto - View the Monumental Cemetery, where legend says bodies buried here decompose within 24 hours.

• Leaning Tower of Pisa - If selected, climb this iconic tower, famous for its nearly four-degree lean due to an unstable foundation.

• Battistero di San Giovanni - Admire Italy’s largest baptistery, standing 54 meters high with a 34-meter diameter, constructed from 1152 to 1363.

• Duomo di Pisa - Enter the oldest of the three structures in the plaza, followed by the Pisa Baptistry and the Leaning Tower.

• Basilica di San Lorenzo - Walk through the Basilica of San Lorenzo, a major Catholic site in Florence’s historic center. It is one of the city’s oldest churches and holds the status of a minor basilica. The San Lorenzo market is nearby.

• Livorno Cruise Port - Return directly to Livorno Cruise Port.

• Mercato Centrale - Visit the Central Market, a product of the late 19th-century risanamento. Inside, find key ingredients of Tuscan cuisine, along with fruit, vegetable, nut, and spice stands. Outside, discover leather goods.

• Priority boarding on bus
• Expert Tour Leader
• Walking in Florence city center (if option selected)
• Free Map
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Fee Walking Tour APP (downloadable via onboard Wi-Fi)
• Accademia Gallery ticket (if option selected)
• Access to the Leaning Tower (if selected)
• Free Wi-Fi

• Hotel pickup
• Food and drinks
• Transportation from Livorno Port to Livorno city center

Cruise passengers have the opportunity to comfortably explore Tuscany’s two most remarkable cities, Florence and Pisa, in just one day with this customized tour from Livorno. The tour begins at the most convenient location: the city center cruise shuttle bus stop.

With insightful information provided by the multilingual assistant on board the air-conditioned bus, travelers can effectively plan and make the most of their time in Florence and Pisa.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi available on board, and download the complimentary walking tour app to independently discover Florence.

Enjoy ample time to explore Florence at your own pace, visiting only the attractions that interest you. Opting for the entrance to the renowned Accademia Museum offers a unique experience: the chance to admire Michelangelo’s original statue of David, a masterpiece of global art. After experiencing the Renaissance city, the tour proceeds to Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli before returning to the ship.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Service cannot be used on a different date than the one indicated during the purchase ( if not approved by local proveedor)
• The service provider is not responsible for delays in case of traffic or delay bus will return directly to the port
• Departure times are subject to change due to arrival to Cruise ships
• Please, specify Ship Name and Boarding time
• Be sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time, at the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
• if your ship makes an itinerary change or schedule change and you arrive in a different port or in a different schedule, please do not assume your tour has been cancelled. your tour will be schedule for the new port or for the new timing. Please call our representative to confirm the new details.
• Return in time to the ship guaranteed.
• Pisa tower: entry is not allowed for children under the age of 8 (completed or to be completed in the current year)
• The order of visit may change, please contact our local staff to confirm.
• 24 hours before the entrance to the Accademia Gallery in Florence you will receive an exclusive ENTRY CODE for your order by email. If you have not received an email from Sightseeing Experience with your code within 24 hours before your entrance, contact Customer Service
• Present the ENTRY CODE received by email at the Accademia Gallery Box Office in order to collect your ticket
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the entrance time at the Accademia Gallery ticket office

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.