Livorno Affordable Shuttle to Florence Excursion

Description

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation from a central meeting point close to your Livorno cruise port!
  
• Assistance on board the bus in English, Italian and Spanish!
  
• Free map of the city!
  
• Free WiFi on board the bus!
  
• Free time to explore Florence on your own!
  

Guests will take the free pier shuttle from the terminal. Upon meeting the staff close to your Livorno cruise port, you will board your air-conditioned luxury coach for the short 75-minute drive to Florence. While on board you will enjoy free wifi, assistance in English, Italian, and Spanish, and receive a free map for your own personal use. With over four hours of free time in the city available to you, there are plenty of options to satisfy your senses in this deliciously historic city. Your driver will tell you when and exactly where you will meet for the return trip back to Livorno.

The city center, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built on the site of an Etruscan settlement, rose to economic and cultural pre-eminence under the Medici in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its 600 years of extraordinary artistic activity can be seen above all in the 13th-century cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), the Church of Santa Croce, the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace, and the work of great masters such as Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, and Michelangelo.

If you have been caught by the fashion bug, homegrown designers Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo opened haute-couture boutiques in Florence in the 1920s, and shopping in the Tuscan capital has been stylish ever since. "A-lister" fashion houses line Via de' Tornabuoni, and a myriad of specialist boutiques selling all types of beautiful clothes run alongside family-owned botteghe (workshops) in a glorious tangle of medieval backstreets. Tantalizing taste buds for centuries, the city, surrounded by wine-rich hills, is a gourmet paradise where exceptional eating and drinking are mandatory. Raw cuisine, fish bistros, craft cocktails, and the dazzling creativity of modern young Tuscan chefs add a contemporary edge.

For those who enjoy becoming one with the vibe, there are numerous independent walking excursions with professional, English-speaking guides to lead you on your Tuscan journey - the guides are available for hire and the price is not included in your excursion price. For those that want to move in complete comfort and watch the city from a privileged point of view, double-decker open buses with multilingual commentary will surely not disappoint. You can purchase your Florence City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus 1 Day Excursion here.

Your departure time from Florence is 03:45 PM, please make sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time at Piazzale Montelongo. Once on board your comfortable transportation, you will be returned to Livorno where you can take the shuttle back to your Livorno cruise terminal or continue to explore at your own expense.

Please note: A separate voucher will be emailed to you. You must print the voucher and give it to the local operator in order to do the excursion; do not give them your Shore Excursioneer e-ticket.

What is included?

• Roundtrip transportation from a central meeting point close to your Livorno cruise port
  
• Assistance on board the bus in English, Italian, and Spanish
  
• Free map of the city
  
• Free WiFi on board the bus
  
• Free time to explore Florence on your own

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
  
• Reservations need to be booked a minimum of 2 days in advance.
• This is a shuttle transportation service only and is not a guided excursion.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for the entrance fee, refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.
  
• YOU WILL RECEIVE A VOUCHER IN A SEPARATE EMAIL. YOU MUST BRING A PRINTED COPY OF THE VOUCHER TO BOARD THE BUS.
  
• You must print and surrender a paper version of the voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund will be given to customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Where we meet

For this Livorno Affordable Shuttle to Florence Excursion, you will meet your friendly staff at Via Cogorano close to your Livorno Cruise Terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
  
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• This Livorno Affordable Shuttle to Florence Excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
  
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
  
• There is only one departure time back to the Livorno cruise terminal. If guests miss the shuttle, they will be responsible for their own ride back with no refund.
  
• Schedule times might change due to traffic or any other force majeure.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• 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.