Pisa and Florence Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)

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The David — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Miracle Square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Pick up right in front of your ship in Livorno will give you the opportunity to travel into the heart of Tuscany and visit these top destinations: Pisa to admire the famous “leaning tower of Pisa” and Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance.

There is more to Pisa than just the iconic “Leaning Tower”: Pisa itself is a city with a history rooted into ancient times and shrouded in legends.

Florence is the cradle of Renaissance that produced some of the most significant thinkers, scientists, philosophers and artists in Italy, and the overwhelming works of art in Florence attests the historical and cultural impact of that era.

This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver,it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours.

Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.

Italian laws permits only licensed tour guides to accompany guests on foot to sightsee away from the vehicle.To comply with these strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Stefano Rome Day Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Deluxe Mercedes Benz Vehicle
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: English Speaking Professional Driver
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Admission fees and Entry Tickets

Itinerary

Piazza dei Miracoli

2 hours Admission not included

You will visit the impressive Piazza dei Miracoli (the Square of Miracles) that displays most significant architectural monuments, witness to Pisa’s historic wealth and power.

You will have time free time to admire the iconic “Leaning Tower”, the beautiful Cathedral, and the Baptistery. The stunning square with breathtaking architecture is not only recognized as one of the leading centers for medieval art, but it also earned the prestigious title a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Please be aware that the Leaning Tower is closed on Mondays.
Basilica of Santa Croce

25 min

A short drive into the historic center will take you to the Basilica of Santa Croce, famous for the impressive funerary monuments of some of Florence’s most illustrious historical figures: Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Lorenzo Ghiberti and Niccolo Machiavelli.

Stunningly beautiful works of art that decorate the basilica were created by great masters such as Giotto, Cimabue, Donatello, and Giorgio Vasari among many others.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

30 min

Piazza del Duomo is where you will have the opportunity to admire Florence’s impressive the trio that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cathedral (Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower), Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistry - whose exteriors are decorated with polychrome horizontal strips of stunning green, white and pink marble.

The cathedral (also known as the Duomo) is one of Italy’s largest churches, and before the modern age, its immense dome was the largest in the world...as you see it today it’s still the largest brick dome to have ever been constructed.
Ponte Vecchio

25 min

One of the iconic images of Florence is the Old Bridge: Ponte Vecchio. With charming gold shops resembling jewelry boxes, breathtaking views of the Arno River flanked by aged ochre and sienna buildings, Ponte Vecchio is quite a picturesque setting to behold.
Piazza della Signoria

1 h 30 min

Next to Uffizi museum is Piazza Della Signoria that features Palazzo Vecchio and a collection of incredible pieces of Renaissance statues in the square and the open-air sculpture gallery inside the arched Loggia Dei Lanzi.

You can enjoy a Tuscan lunch at one of the many different restaurants in the piazza so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds you.
Galleria dell'Accademia

1 h 30 min Admission not included

A visit to the renown Accademia Gallery to see the original David by Michelangelo, as well as other notable Renaissance masterpieces and paintings is not to be missed.

Please be aware that Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery are closed on Mondays, and on national holidays: January 1, May 1 and December 25.

Please book either Accademia Gallery or Uffizi Gallery admission tickets in advance for the 11:30 AM time slot.

Please book your tickets at the Florence Museum and bring your Vouchers with you on the day of the tour