Great guide and driver met us at the Ship took us to Pisa and Florence where we were able to get our tickets to see the sights we wanted. I recommend booking your tickets months in advance before arriving. Matteo was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and sites.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- map of the city
- Private Vehicle
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- English Speaking Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meet&Greet
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The driver will be waiting for you with a sign indicating your name. The tour is customizable and the stop times in the places are purely indicative
Itinerary
Arrived in the city of Pisa, our driver will take you on a short car tour where you can admire the wonderful Arno river divided by the river.
Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa is, after Piazza del Duomo, the most famous square in the city. In ancient times it represented the center of civil power, while from the second half of the sixteenth century it became the headquarters of the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano, commissioned by Grand Duke Cosimo I de' Medici. Today it is a pole of cultural attraction and study due to the presence of the headquarters of the Scuola Normale Superiore.
Visit from outside the Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral of Pisa with possible internal visit of the Cathedral and the Tower of Pisa (tickets not included in the price). • Entrance ticket not included
Piazzale Michelangelo offers a splendid panoramic view of Florence and the Arno River and is definitely a must for visitors, where you can take some of the best photos of your holiday.
The magnificent Church of Santa Croce, where some important Florentine and Tuscan figures are buried, including Michelangelo and Galileo.
The famous leather Point of Sale of Florence
During your free time you will have the opportunity to admire this cathedral, among the most beautiful in the world.
Arrive in the heart of Florence where you can admire the wonders of this city in your free time. In a few minutes you will reach the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio, as well as the Shopping Streets and the characteristic restaurants.
The beating heart of the city with Michelangelo's famous replica of the statue of David
Walk on the ancient city bridge admiring the beauty of the Arno river and its riverside promenades.
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Reviews
Saw a lot of- guide was exceptional. The owner answered our questions quickly.
Arrived in livorno by cruise ship decided to follow the canals around tbe city which brought me to republic square, plazzas, street art, cafes, markets and the lovely waterfront easy city to walk around in 4 hours.
It was a good tour. The only disappointment I had was that we didn’t see the original statue of David. I wish this tour would have included a ticket for that cause when we got there, all the tickets were sold out during the time we had there. Also, it would have been nice to go to top of leaning tower of Pisa. Not enough time for that either. Wish the tour was a little longer to see the things we missed. But it was a nice tour for just briefly seeing Florence & Pisa.
An absolutely amazing Florence trip! We had the absolute pleasure of being guided and driven around by Gabriela, who is incredibly knowledgeable about the province. He made our arrival so easy by picking us up directly from the cruise terminal. We traveled in a group of eight—including my 80+ year-old grandmother—and Gabriela ensured the entire tour was completely comfortable and easy to walk for everyone. Also on top of that, the price is so much cheaper than what our cruise offered. I recommend him to anyone who is travelling here and wish to have a quick one day Tuscan experience. Also he wrote down the places we should visit in a short period of time, church of Croce was a pleasant surprise!
A wonderful tour. Mateo was our guide for the day. He was very timely, made the tour interesting, gave plenty of time to see many things, Pisa and Florence. The vehicle was very comfortable for 8 of us. Highly recommend it
We really can’t say enough about our driver Matteo. He was friendly and helpful at all times. He gave us plenty of good information about things we were passing as well as room plenty of group photos. We had adequate time to explore on our own. If you want to go inside of the attractions you will have to book those tickets on your own and I recommend doing that ahead of time if you are going to be there on busy months. Matteo took us to Tuscan wine country on the way to Florence and that was a great thing to see. Pisa was fine but you don’t need much time there unless going inside places. Using WhatsApp to talk with your driver and the company is easy. Not only would I book with them again, I would seek them out. Great experience.
We met our guide right next to the cruise terminal, which was super convenient, especially for groups traveling with older adults. Our guide, Matteo, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun, and he made the whole experience enjoyable and easygoing. We really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it!
Dario promptly picked us up at the port, drove us in a very clean and comfortable air conditioned van and took us on a lovely tour of Pisa and Florence. He is super friendly, provided helpful information about the area and what to explore. Highly recommend!
Our day in Florence with Matteo was absolutely fantastic! From the moment he picked us up at the port, he was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the drive enjoyable by sharing information about Tuscany and ensuring we saw as much as possible during our limited time ashore. Thanks to Matteo, we were able to experience the beauty of Florence while feeling completely relaxed and never rushed. He offered wonderful recommendations, navigated everything seamlessly, and made the entire day effortless for our family. A special thank you to Josephine, who was amazing throughout the entire planning process. She answered every question promptly, coordinated every detail perfectly, and made booking our excursions completely stress-free. If you’re looking for a reliable, first-class transportation company in Italy, I can’t recommend Italy Limousine enough. Thank you, Matteo and Josephine, for helping make our day in Florence one of the highlights of our Mediterranean cruise! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our driver Andre was a great guide and driver! We enjoyed his experience and recommendations! He was an excellent driver as well. I would recommend him over and over.
Simone was fantastic! We made an error in our booking and he accommodated making everything work out perfectly. He also made an impromptu stop near a vineyard. It was a great day!
Fantastic! We messed up the pick up cruise port and our guides accommodated, taking extra care that we saw everything on our wish list. They made our day!
Corado was an excellent guide , he picked us up on time . Gave us a great tour and dropped us off for some time to explore on our own . Was available to pick us pick with a quick text . Showed us some amazing sights . Found a restaurant for us to dine and end a beautiful day .
We hired a driver that was prompt and safe. We had plenty of time to stroll, shop, & eat on our own. We enjoyed Pisa and Florence.
This was an amazing experience I was traveling with my family there were 13 people all together we had 2 cars and 2 drivers Mateo and Corado they were amazing friendly and entice to what we wanted to experience on this excursion. There professionalism was top notched and gave us good ideas on what to do in the square.
Matteo was fantastic! He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable for everyone. I was traveling with my kids, and he was especially wonderful with them, keeping them engaged and comfortable throughout the tour. His expertise and friendly personality made our experience truly memorable. I would highly recommend this private tour to anyone visiting.
Dario was our driver and guide. He was very friendly, accommodating and happy to share about the locations and cultures along the way to and from our port to Florence. I highly recommend him.
Our guide was great and the timing was perfect. He made our trip non stressful and still got to see everything we wanted and had planned. Communication before the trip and pick up was Great and zero stress.
Florence is beautiful with so many facets. Too much to take in one day to really appreciate the history and depth of the experience. All or the great artists practiced here. Did not think I would appreciate Pisa but our guide Sara put the age into perspective predating Florence by 300 years!
This private tour in winter was very easy with Simone Franco. His vehicle was very clean and comfortable. First, he took us to Pisa, then to Florence. On our way there he explained us the history of all of these places and Tuscany's too. We had time to take pictures and he helped us to have some family pictures too. Thank you very much!
Matteo was awesome. Great service and added helpful information about the cities! Also a great option for those using walkers or needing to be close to the action.
Awesome experience! Matteo was the best! This option is perfect if you want to get close to the action and especially if you are traveling with someone who uses a walker.
Simone was absolutely amazing. We were traveling with our family with one elderly and two two infants. The accommodations were a+. The information provided by Simone was super informational and provided a great and vast knowledge of information and history on the area. Would recommend a hundred times over again.
We booked a car from Livorno port to go to Pisa and Florence for a group of 4. The driver was very good, courteous, punctual and informative. drove us around the small streets of Pisa and Florence. He is a local and managed to drop us off in central areas in both Pisa and Florence, which big coaches cannot do. I highly recommend this operator.
Our private tour with Simone Franco was amazing. He was punctual and very friendly. I would recommend private tour over the cruise tour. It was excellent.
Great driver in Andre. Friend and super nice. Clean big Benz van. Would highly recommend this tour. 10 out of 10. Skip Pisa. Spend your entire time in Florence.
The driver guided the tour well. He introduced famous attractions during the drive . We have a safe journey and sweet memories.
Driver Simon was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable and very nice high end travel accommodations. Very comfortable car.
Our family of 5 had a wonderful tour from Matteo of Pisa and Florence. We were picked up and dropped off at the cruise port. We enjoyed seeing the leaning tower in person. A couple of us climbed the tower! Florence is a lovely city. We saw Michelangelo’s David while there. Matteo was very professional and knowledgeable about the area. Thank you!
Our driver was very kind and knew the best places to drop us off. Very nice vehicle and very easy to communicate with. Would definitely use again.
Your was amazing. The tour operator was Tuscan vibes. I reached out prior asking if we were able to personalize the tour and add tickets to the Accademia. They were amazing and purchased tickets that would fit into our schedule for us. Our driver Simon was wonderful. He took us to amazing locations for views and the best pictures of Florence. He also provided us with a map to do a few things in our own with a pick up meeting point and time as he was unable to stay parked in the city. Simon made wonderful recommendations to eat and things to see. Overall an amazing experience to our cruise ship shore excursion and he got us back in plenty of time that I was comfortable not missing the cruise. I highly recommend Tuscan vibes and Simon!
Our guide was incredibly knowledgable and passionate about Pisa and Florence. He provided us with great directions and recommendations in both cities for things to do/see as well as a fantastic lunch spot. Our only complaint would be that there is SO MUCH to see in each of these cities that trying to do both in one day does feel rushed. Next time we will try and schedule a day in each to really get immersed and explore each city more in depth. That said, for a quick excursion and exploration from a cruise ship, this is ideal.
Our driver Matteo was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He drove us to Pisa where we spent about 45 minutes before driving us into Florence. Matteo provided us with the history of the area while driving us. Matteo also reserved us a table at a great restaurant for lunch. After walking around Florence we met back up with Matteo and he got us back to the shop in plenty of time. I loved every second of this tour.
Thank you Simone for a wonderful day in Pisa and Florence. Your communication was awesome and selection of sites for us to visit were wonderful. We loved the leather market.
We had a wonderful day with Matteo from the cruise port to Florence and then to Pisa. He was an excellent driver, very personable, and a joy. He was on time at each of our meeting locations, in fact early. I would highly recommend this excursion.
We saw the major tourist attractions in Pisa and Florence. The driver was very accommodating and tried to take us to the best spots in the timeframe available. Maybe next we'll do Florence by itself, as there's so much to see.
It was a great experience. We did a day trip from Livorno port to Pisa and Livorno. Our driver Matteo was professional and nice. I highly recommend it.
Excellent experience. Claudio was excellent and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Viator.
We had a very comfortable and enjoyable ride wth Mr. Mateo. The scenic ride was fabulous. He made sure we had plenty of time for the sightseeing part of the trip in Piza. He then made his way to Florence and stopped at some beautiful viewing spot for pictures. Everything was handled with great timing. We would choose Mateo to be our driver anytime we are in Italy.
Matteo was fantastic! We saw all of the things, he showed us areas to do the best pictures. Using this service versus the transportation from the cruise allowed us more flexibility, time and access to areas we maybe would have had to walk to.
Matteo was awesome!! He was very knowledgeable and even booked us a lunch reservation in Florence. I would definitely recommend traveling with Matteo!!
We had an amazing time with Claudio as our driver and guide. We were able to hit all the spots we wanted plus Simone with the company was able to help me set up a birthday surprise for my cousins 40th birthday that day. Thank you so much for going above and beyond to help us!
We had a great day. Our driver Simone was amazing. Very professional and friendly. He was waiting for us with a sign when we disembarked the cruise ship and was very easy to find, took us to great photo spots along the drive, gave us a great recommendation for lunch, and tailored the drive to our needs/timing. Also, the vehicle was comfortable for our group of 6. I definitely recommend this company and Simone, and would use them again upon our return to Tuscany.
The day was phenomenal! Our driver, Dario, was insightful and an easy conversationalist. Dario even accommodated us when we asked to go to Lucca instead of Florence. He provided us with recommendations of what to do while in Lucca. Our day in Tuscany was perfect!
Our driver was excellent, he dropped us off right by the tower and right in the heart of Florence. He stopped at an overlook so we could take pictures of Florence. He provided us with suggestions based on our likes and we had an amazing time!
Simone was fantastic. He met our family of five right at the port. He had a sign and his English is perfect. The van is immaculate. Best one we had on our entire 10 day cruise. He even offers complimentary WiFi, which my teenager happily used. He’s extremely friendly and connected with our family right away. He provided great insight on the area and made sure to take us to spots for awesome photos. He even took some of our family. He gave us good tips on where and what to do when he dropped us off at the locations. We asked for lunch advice and he even secured a reservation for us at an amazing place. When it was time to go, it was easy to find him at the pick up spot. Overall if you’re looking for a private driver, highly recommend Simone!
Great way to visit Pisa and Florence from the cruise port. Guide was informative and flexible to our needs. Just the right amount of time for the day.
Simone was awesome! He was waiting with a clearly marked sign right as we exited the ship. He was very friendly and engaging from the first minute. The van was immaculate and very comfortable. He made sure to inquire about our plans and share some insider info with us. He was kind to offer to take several photos of our family along the way. We asked for lunch recommendations and he secured an excellent choice for us. He is very knowledgeable about the area too. Our family saw everything we wanted. He provided us with his number so we could ask questions as needed and make any necessary itinerary changes. Overall, highly recommend if you want a private, comfortable way to travel from the port to Pisa and Florence.
Our guide, Simona, was excellent! He took us to several beautiful places where we took a ton of photos. He shared knowledge about the places as we drove across the beautiful Tuscan countryside, and dropped us off and picked us up in a perfect location in Florence. We loved our private tour and visiting Pisa and Florence. Highly recommended!!
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