Livorno Florence Optional Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery Entry
by Sightseeing Experience
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€63Overview
Florence is home to a number of Renaissance landmarks including its marble cathedral dome, historic squares, and famous bridges. This round-trip bus transfer from Livorno cruise port delivers you to central Florence near the train station, allowing about five hours to explore the city’s main sights. The bus is air-conditioned and offers free WiFi. Guests may choose an optional walking tour led by a local guide who shows the key monuments such as Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile, and the Ponte Vecchio. This tour ends at the Mercato Centrale, where travelers can enjoy local food and a complimentary glass of wine. The walking tour also includes a free map and access to a walking tour app. An additional option includes skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery, where visitors see Michelangelo’s original statue of David, unfinished sculptures, paintings, and ancient musical instruments. The tour is about eight hours total and includes a 24-hour emergency contact, priority boarding at the port, and a voucher for wine tasting in Florence. Hotel pickup and transportation from Livorno city center are not included. The operator guarantees return to the ship on time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Livorno Port
Guests must arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Staff can be identified by green T-shirts. Late arrivals will not receive a refund.
Florence
Spend about five hours in Florence’s historic center visiting landmarks such as Piazza della Signoria, the marble dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its bell tower, and the Ponte Vecchio. If the walking tour is selected, it concludes at the Mercato Centrale where local dishes and a complimentary glass of wine are available.
300 min
Galleria dell'Accademia
With the optional ticket, enter the Accademia Gallery to view Michelangelo’s original David statue, unfinished sculptures showing his creative work, a collection of paintings, and ancient musical instruments. This stop deepens the visit to Florence’s artistic heritage.
Campanile di Giotto
Observe the free-standing bell tower belonging to the Florence Cathedral complex. The tower's unusual alignment with the facade emphasizes verticality at the center of the Insula Episcopalis and likely allows an unobstructed view of the apse for the large dome, planned since Arnolfian's project. Giotto designed the tower with a pyramidal cusp 50 Florentine arms high, about 40 metres, aiming for a total height near 120-125 metres. A drawing in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Siena may have been inspired by this design.
Mercato Centrale
Visit this large market established during the late 19th century risanamento period. Inside are fresh Tuscan ingredients including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and spices. Outside stalls sell leather goods.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Admire the Florence Cathedral along with its Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Piazza della Signoria
Walk this historic square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia della Signoria, the heart of Florence’s republican history and gateway to the Uffizi Gallery.
Ponte Vecchio
Cross the medieval stone arch bridge known for the shops built along its span.
Basilica di San Lorenzo
Pass by this major Catholic church in Florence’s historic center. It is among the oldest churches in the city and holds the status of a minor basilica. The San Lorenzo market is nearby.
Return to Meeting Point
The tour ends with a return to the original meeting point at Livorno port for departure.
Meeting point
Passengers must take PortoLivorno2000 cruise shuttle bus from the port to the city center (depending on the cruise ship ticket can cost 7€).At the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
End point
Passengers must take PortoLivorno2000 cruise shuttle bus from the port to the city center (depending on the cruise ship ticket can cost 7€).At the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Livorno Florence Optional Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery Entry
by Sightseeing Experience
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€63Overview
Florence is home to a number of Renaissance landmarks including its marble cathedral dome, historic squares, and famous bridges. This round-trip bus transfer from Livorno cruise port delivers you to central Florence near the train station, allowing about five hours to explore the city’s main sights. The bus is air-conditioned and offers free WiFi. Guests may choose an optional walking tour led by a local guide who shows the key monuments such as Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile, and the Ponte Vecchio. This tour ends at the Mercato Centrale, where travelers can enjoy local food and a complimentary glass of wine. The walking tour also includes a free map and access to a walking tour app. An additional option includes skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery, where visitors see Michelangelo’s original statue of David, unfinished sculptures, paintings, and ancient musical instruments. The tour is about eight hours total and includes a 24-hour emergency contact, priority boarding at the port, and a voucher for wine tasting in Florence. Hotel pickup and transportation from Livorno city center are not included. The operator guarantees return to the ship on time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Livorno Port
Guests must arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Staff can be identified by green T-shirts. Late arrivals will not receive a refund.
Florence
Spend about five hours in Florence’s historic center visiting landmarks such as Piazza della Signoria, the marble dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its bell tower, and the Ponte Vecchio. If the walking tour is selected, it concludes at the Mercato Centrale where local dishes and a complimentary glass of wine are available.
300 min
Galleria dell'Accademia
With the optional ticket, enter the Accademia Gallery to view Michelangelo’s original David statue, unfinished sculptures showing his creative work, a collection of paintings, and ancient musical instruments. This stop deepens the visit to Florence’s artistic heritage.
Campanile di Giotto
Observe the free-standing bell tower belonging to the Florence Cathedral complex. The tower's unusual alignment with the facade emphasizes verticality at the center of the Insula Episcopalis and likely allows an unobstructed view of the apse for the large dome, planned since Arnolfian's project. Giotto designed the tower with a pyramidal cusp 50 Florentine arms high, about 40 metres, aiming for a total height near 120-125 metres. A drawing in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Siena may have been inspired by this design.
Mercato Centrale
Visit this large market established during the late 19th century risanamento period. Inside are fresh Tuscan ingredients including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and spices. Outside stalls sell leather goods.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Admire the Florence Cathedral along with its Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Piazza della Signoria
Walk this historic square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia della Signoria, the heart of Florence’s republican history and gateway to the Uffizi Gallery.
Ponte Vecchio
Cross the medieval stone arch bridge known for the shops built along its span.
Basilica di San Lorenzo
Pass by this major Catholic church in Florence’s historic center. It is among the oldest churches in the city and holds the status of a minor basilica. The San Lorenzo market is nearby.
Return to Meeting Point
The tour ends with a return to the original meeting point at Livorno port for departure.
Meeting point
Passengers must take PortoLivorno2000 cruise shuttle bus from the port to the city center (depending on the cruise ship ticket can cost 7€).At the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
End point
Passengers must take PortoLivorno2000 cruise shuttle bus from the port to the city center (depending on the cruise ship ticket can cost 7€).At the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.