Description
- Round trip private transportation from the Transportation Hub at your Livorno Cruise pier!
- Air-conditioned and fully licensed private transportation!
- English speaking private certified guide in Florence and San Gimignano!
- English speaking escort round trip from Livorno!
- Guided walking excursion in Florence's Historic District!
- Guided walking excursion in San Gimignano's Historic center!
- Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of Florence and the surrounding area!
See the best that Florence and San Gimignano have to offer with your private guide and private transportation!
This excursion is for 9 or more participants. For smaller groups, please see our
Livorno Florence and San Gimignano Excursion.
You will take the free shuttle from your Livorno cruise pier to the transportation hub near the harbor's main gate. There you will meet your English speaking escort along with your driver then set out in your air-conditioned transport for the approximately 2-hour journey to Florence. A stop will be made after approximately one hour.
On arrival to Florence's historic area, you will meet your English-speaking guide who will take you on a walking excursion. View the must-see sites in this predominantly pedestrian only area. There is so much to see - the Gothic architecture of Piazza del Duomo with its Cupola, a powerful symbol for both the city and its tradition. See the exterior of the Baptistery and its impressive handmade doors.
Stroll Florence's political heart, the Piazza della Signoria and see the Palazzo della Signoria. This monument was designed in 1298 for the seat of the Republican government.
Nearby is the oldest bridge in Florence, the very unique, Ponte Vecchio. The bridge offers great architectural views and interesting photo opportunities.
There will be free time after the guided visit so that you may sample some Florentine cuisine and Tuscan wine, shop or browse. Your guide will be able to offer suggestions on where to eat. Food beverage and any admissions to sites during free time are at the guest's expense. Approximate time in the historic district is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Next, you will set out on the approximately 60-minute drive to San Gimignano. This unique walled city has been inhabited since the 3rd century BC. Starting back in the 1200's, family feuds began among neighbors and tower houses began to be built. In an attempt to have the flashiest, the families continued to build and add on until there were more than 70 homes towering over the town with the tallest being 230 feet tall. The entire Historic Center was added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990.
Your guide will lead you on a walking excursion to explore the Piazza della Cisterna, the main square of the town with an ornate well. The frescos of Collegiate Church located in Piazza Duomo, were saved from the Nazis and featured in the 1999 film "Tea with Mussolini." You can also see the Palazzo Communale and the mayor's Palazzo Podesta. The approximate time spent in the historic district is 75 minutes.
Your guide will stay behind in San Gimignano. Your escort will lead you to your transportation for the 90-minute drive back to the cruise pier.
Please note that you should anticipate large crowds at all sites. When possible, a guide from Livorno will be used replacing the need for the escort.
Where we meet
For this Livorno excursion, you will meet your local excursion staff at the Livorno Cruise Port's Transportation Hub, located near the main entrance to the port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Please allow enough time to catch the port shuttle to the transportation hub for your departure.
Cancellation
For the Livorno Florence and San Gimignano Sightseeing Excursion with Private Guide, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
