Livorno: Florence Optional Walking Tour and Accademia Entry

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Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 60 travelers

Overview

If you are stopping for the day at the port of Livorno and want to visit Florence, this round-trip transfer makes the logistics a snap. Board the bus directly at the cruise port for the non-stop drive to the center of Florence, near the train station area, where you can start exploring the city, cradle of the Renaissance, considered an "open-air museum" and its numerous masterpieces for 5 hours.
If you want to be sure to optimize your time, choose the "walking with local tour leader" option to be sure to see all the main monuments from the best point of view and use your free time for shopping and taste local food.
For the complete experience, you can add the ticket for the Accademia Gallery. This allows you to guarantee your entry to see Michelangelo’s world-famous David and other extraordinary works.

Options

Classic Option 9.45

Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfer with expert escort and walking tour in Florence with a local

Classic Option 9.00

Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfer with expert escort and walking tour in Florence with a local

Transfer Only 9.00

Transport Only: This option includes transfer with expert escort and free time without walking tour in Florence.

Transfer Only 9.00 Early Bird

Transport Only: Includes transfer with expert escort and free time without walking tour in Florence.
Recommended for bookings well in advance

Transfer Only 9.45 Early Bird

Transport Only: Includes transfer with expert escort and free time without walking tour in Florence.
Recommended for bookings well in advance

Classic Option+Accademia 9.00

Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfer with expert escort and walking tour in Florence with a local
Accademia Entrance Ticket: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to Accademia Gallery is included.

Transfer Only 9.45

Transport Only: This option includes transfer with expert escort and free time without walking tour in Florence.

Classic Option+Accademia 9.45

Transfer + Walk in Florence : This option includes transfer with expert escort and walking tour in Florence with a local
Accademia Entrance Ticket: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to Accademia Gallery is included.

What's included

Round-trip air-conditioned coach transfer from Livorno city center to Florence
Skip-the-line Accademia Gallery entry ticket (if option selected)
Onboard Wi-Fi and complimentary map of Florence
Guided city walking tour with local guide (if option selected)
Complimentary glass of wine or tasting voucher in Florence
Guaranteed timely return to Livorno port for cruise passengers
Professional tour leader assistance on board
Digital self-guided walking tour mobile app

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation from Livorno Port to Livorno city center

What to expect

Pass by

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
Florence
5h

See the most important landmarks of the city center like the fabulous Signoria Square, marble Dome with its bell tower, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). If you have Walking tour included the tour will terminate a the characteristic Central Market where you will have the opportunity to taste many local dishes, and enjoy a free glass of wine
Galleria dell'Accademia
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By choosing the dedicated tour option, your journey through the history of art with the entrance to the Accademia Museum in Florence. Here you can admire Michelangelo's original statue of David , a masterpiece that embodies the artistic perfection of the Renaissance. In addition to the David, the museum houses unfinished sculptures that reveal the artist's creative process, and a collection of paintings and ancient musical instruments that further enrich the experience. The Accademia offers you a unique immersion in the art and culture of a timeless Florence, making your experience even more special.
Campanile di Giotto
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Admire a free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral.
The unusual position of the bell tower, aligned with the facade, reflects the desire to give it great importance as a sign of strong verticality at the center of the Insula Episcopalis, as well as probably the practical need to free the view of the apse area for the large dome, foreseen since Arnolfian project. Giotto provided an original design for the bell tower, with a pyramidal cusp termination 50 Florentine arms high (about 40 metres), according to which the total elevation should have been approximately 120-125 metres. A drawing preserved in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Siena is considered by some scholars to be inspired by this project.
Mercato Centrale
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Visit Central Market, one of the results from the time of risanamento, during the late nineteenth century. Inside, is possible to find primary ingredients of Tuscan cuisine, fruits and vegetable stands as well as nuts and spices. Outside, you can find leather goods.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Pass by

Admire Florence Cathedral and its complex which includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Piazza della Signoria
Pass by

Walk through this square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, also shared with the Loggia della Signoria. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.
Ponte Vecchio
Pass by

Walk through Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge noted for the shops built along it.
Basilica di San Lorenzo
Pass by

Walk through Basilica of San Lorenzo, one of the main Catholic places of worship in Florence, located in the square of the same name in the historic center of the city. It is one of the churches that compete for the title of the oldest in the city and has the dignity of a minor basilica[1]. The San Lorenzo market is held near the church.
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Back directly at Meeting Point

Meeting and pickup

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

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the entrance time at the Accademia Gallery ticket office
Present the ENTRY CODE at the Accademia Gallery Box Office in order to collect your ticket
If you have selected Accademia Option, you receive an ENTRY CODE by your escort the day of the excursion.
Official Admission to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze: Adult (26+) €20.00. Additional fees cover ticket purchase, agency booking fees and customer service.
If you book Accademia Tickets or Guided Tour, please insert all the customer names, otherwise, we cannot be held responsible for denied entry, and it will not be possible to claim any refund or other form of compensation.

Cancellation policy

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

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