What You'll do in this tour
Not a lot of time on shore? Not sure what to see and do or how to get there? We have the perfect mix for your day in port. Our Livorno Shore Excursion to Florence with a 3 hour walking tour gives you a chance to visit two amazing cities during your day. The excursion is led by an expert English speaking driver guide whom will help to create a personalized experience while taking into account your specific interests. This incredible service enable you to tour with a native Italian guide showing you the real face of the area you are visiting. The tours are available in English or Italian, and are delivered with an insight and style that keeps our tours entertaining, fun, and informative.
PORT OF CALL: LIVORNO* *If your port of call is La Spezia please let us know as we have different itineraries from La Spezia and will need accurate information in order to arrange your shore excursion properly.
Tour Description:
At 8.30AM your day starts driver escort will be waiting with a sign bearing your name. We will be waiting for you with a comfortable, air conditioned, late model Mercedes van to start out a day of amazing sightseeing.
You will set out for the incredible city of Firenze, as we Italians call it. The drive is approximately 75 minutes until you reach your first stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of the city. Here you will see some of the main sites of the city with a little introduction to Firenze. Before heading into the center you will make a quick stop for a cappuccino just to be sure that you are awake and ready for the day.
Florence is world renowned as the birthplace of Renaissance art, history, and architecture, and thanks to Dante, also the Italian language. You will see some of the major highlights of Florence including the main square of Piazza della Signoria, the main cathedral (known as the Duomo), and the church of Santa Croce which is the burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and a host of other famous Florentines. There is also time for the Leather School of Florence started by the Franciscan monks, jewelry shopping on the Ponte Vecchio, and a visit to the Accademia Museum. We will be sure to make an advance reservation for you so that you can skip the cue to see Michelangelo's David. There will be time for a break and depending on your tastes and budget your driver guide will be happy to suggest the best-hidden local establishments for lunch at a local trattoria with authentic cuisine. In Florence you will thoroughly enjoy exploring the city highlights on this overview day and if you are not doing the optional walking tour, there is time to enjoy the wonderful shopping that Florence has to offer. At about 3:30 you will take in the beautiful countryside as you drive back to the port of La Spezia and will set sail with a day full of wonderful memories of this part of Italy.
Additional Information To Note:
- IF YOUR SHORE EXCURSION IS ON MONDAY PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MUSEUMS ARE CLOSED SO ACCADEMIA AND UFFIZI WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON THE TOUR.
- This tour starts from the port of Livorno at 8:30am at the exit of your ship.
- Type and Length of Tour: 9 Hour Tour with a private van with Driver Guide and a Walking guide in Florence for 3 hours
- Because you have chosen the Florence shore excursion it will be assumed that you will want to see the David at the Accademia and so we will automatically make a reservation for you. If you do not wish to visit the Accademia please let us know in advance so that we do not make the reservation.
- Please note that the museums are closed on Mondays and the Duomo is closed for part of the day on Sunday.
- Lunches, headsets, admission fees and gratuities are not included in the price of the tour.
- Traveling time to and from the Port of La Spezia: About 90 min - 2 hours
- Departure time from and to the port: 8:30am to Florence and 3:30 from Florence to head back to the port
Accademia Ticket Information:
- Miles&Miles will make a reservation for your tickets and they are to be paid upon entry. Please advise in the comments upon booking if you do not want tickets purchased on your behalf.
- You will skip the general admission lines with this reservation, but you will still need to go through security upon entry and this cannot be skipped by anyone, for any reason.
- 35 Euros per adult 18+ (includes reservation fee)
- 10 Euros per youth 6-17 (only pay the reservation fee)
- 10 Euros for 0-5 (only pay the reservation fee)
- The cost of the non-refundable tickets is not included in the cost of the tour but will be included on your final voucher.
- Please provide full names and dates of birth in the comments of your tour request so that we can order your tickets. Please bring a photo ID on the day of the tour as well.
- Do not bring large backpacks or tripods into any museum.
- Please note that the museums are closed on Mondays and the Duomo is closed for the early part of the day on Sunday.
- Please note that the museums are free every first Sunday of the month so we cannot purchase tickets to skip the line. We suggest not visiting museums on the first Sunday of the month and enjoy the city instead.
Additional Information To Note:
- This tour starts from the port of Livorno at 8:00am. The approximate length of the day is 9 hours.
- Because you have chosen an excursion with Florence it will be assumed that you will want to see the David at the Accademia and so we will automatically make a reservation for you. If you do not wish to visit the Accademia please let us know in advance so that we do not make the reservation.
- Please note that the museums are closed on Mondays and the Duomo is closed for part of the day on Sunday. Some other sights may have a small admission fee that can be paid on the spot.
- Tickets cannot be purchased with credit cards. Santa Croce admission is 6 Euros per person and there is a family discount that means only the parents pay.
- The church is closed on Sunday mornings.
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