Touring Florence From The Port Of Livorno
There are a number of cruise ports that are notable because of there location and the ease of getting to very popular destinations. From Ravenna for Venice, to Athen’s port of Pireaus to Yokohama near Tokyo but near the top of that list is Livorno, Italy for its nearness to Florence..
Livorno is located approximately 56 miles away from Florence, making it a popular day trip destination. An added bonus is Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower being only a short way outside Livorno heading for Florence.
While Livorno is a beautiful city with a number of interesting attractions, if this is your first visit to the region you really should plan a day trip to Florence. If you are on a cruise there are a number of one day options for visiting Florence and/or Pisa:
Traveling On Your Own
The fastest and least expensive option is to take a train. Go to the Livorno Centrale (train station) and get a round trip ticket to Firenze S.M.N. (the nearest station to Florence’s historic distract). A round trip ticket starts at US$26 and trains run almost ever half hour or so. The trip should take a little over an hour each way. Be sure and select a train that goes direct. From Firenze S.M.N. Station it is only a few blocks walk into central Florence.
Since Pisa is on the same train line as Florence you could also plan a stop to see the Leaning Tower (about a 20 minute walk from the station).
Book An Independent Tour
Bus tours from Livorno to Florence are very popular and most will start from central Livorno and may include guided walking tours in Florence. These tours start at US$45 per person with many focused on cruise passengers and ship arrival and departure times. Here are links to two of the most popular:
Get Your Guide link HERE
Viator link HERE
Book The Ships Shore Excursion
Maybe not the least expensive but usually the most convenient a ships tour has one really big advantage; you’re guaranteed not to miss the sailing time provided you don’t wander off in Florence and miss the return ride. Checking with several cruises recently the cost should start at around US$100 per person.
The Intentional Travelers 