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Food and Market Shore Excursions: 15 Worth Flying For

77 tours  ·  from $37 a head

The market is usually a ten-minute walk from the berth and the best hour of the call. These 15 food days are priced, timed and clear about how hungry to arrive.

Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting - Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli and the famous tower
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Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

1.Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 968 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52Our pick

Spend about three hours exploring Florence and one hour in Pisa on a shore excursion from Livorno. An English-speaking tour leader such as Sabrina, Ariana, Luca, or Ignaz provides orientation, maps, and practical tips, while you explore independently. Air-conditioned coach transport and on-time ship return are included. A local Tuscan tasting is available, but it is brief.

“Elena was fantastic guide love all the visit place and explanation will definitely visit again and use her services again. Thank you very much chao.”

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Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting - The coach ride through Tuscany
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Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

2.Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 952 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend eight hours visiting Florence and Pisa from Livorno with an English or Spanish speaking guide, air-conditioned coach travel, and a local food tasting if you select that option. Follow your guide through Florence’s main squares, then photograph the Leaning Tower in Pisa. You also get free time for museums, churches, lunch, and shopping.

“Sabrina is such an awesome and passionate tour guide. We had such a fun day”

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Food Tasty and History Tour in Civitavecchia - Starting with coffee at Largo della Pace
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Food Tasty and History Tour in Civitavecchia

3.Food Tasty and History Tour in Civitavecchia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Civitavecchia with a local English-speaking guide such as Roberta or Raffaella. Begin with coffee and pastries, then explore the Roman port, medieval squares, market, old Ghetto, and underground walls. Tastings include pizza, bruschetta, arancini, cheese, meats, bread, wine, and more. The group is capped at 15.

“This is one of the best food tours I've ever been on, if not THE best. Roberta shared so many interesting facts and history of the area. We've previously just travelled through the city to/from the port and Rome and so glad we took the opportunity this time to explore and enjoy this food tour. Highly highly recommend!!”

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Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting - The coach ride to Florence
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Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

4.Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $47

Meet near Livorno’s cruise shuttle stop, then ride by coach to Florence with a guide such as Sabrina, Ariana, or Ignacio. You’ll get Tuscan tasting options, a city map, practical sightseeing advice, and about four hours to explore independently. Expect a convenient transfer rather than a fully guided museum tour, with a return to Livorno at the end.

“Outstanding Tour. Our guide (Sabrina) was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived at the collection point, which was very well described to us to avoid any confusion, Sabrina made us feel welcome and she made sure that we were escorted to the coach to begin our trip from Livorno to Florence. All along the route she kept us informed and educated as to whatever was interesting along the route. Once in Florence, Sabrina escorted the entire tour with professionalism care and genuine friendliness. My elderly parents were accompanying us on this tour, and Sabrina made sure that their needs were very well cared for at all times. After some…”

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours - Tauranga harbor and the Port of Tauranga
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

5.History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $65

Spend four hours with a local driver-guide such as Russell or Emile, visiting Mount Maunganui, Tauranga’s harbor and port, Minden Lookout, and a working kiwifruit orchard. Expect small-group transport, local history, photo stops, and tastings of kiwifruit, avocado, and locally sourced tea.

“It’s a good experience to get to know the area if your here for a short time.. I think it could be done on less than 4 hours but Russell didn’t want to rush they. He was pleasant.”

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From Livorno: Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting - Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria
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From Livorno: Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting

6.Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 8 hours · from $46

Travel from Livorno to Florence by air-conditioned coach with an English or Spanish-speaking tour leader. You’ll hear stories on the ride, sample Tuscan food and wine if you choose that option, then explore the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and possibly the Accademia on your own.

“We had a lovely day- great value for money in comparison to similar tours with cruise companies.”

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Rome in a Day golf cart tour for cruisers with Pizza & Gelato - Meeting at Via Cavour 138
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Rome in a Day golf cart tour for cruisers with Pizza & Gelato

7.Rome in a Day golf cart tour for cruisers with Pizza & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $126

This 3.5-hour golf cart tour covers Rome’s ancient center, Trastevere, Janiculum Hill, St. Peter’s Square, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Alessandro, Antonella, Martin, or Ana leads the ride. You get pizza, snacks, soft drinks, gelato, water, and headsets, but must meet at Via Cavour 138.

“We had such a great time!!! Our guide was fun, wonderful & very knowledgeable. The pizza & gelato she picked was excellent! We can't recommend it enough!!!!”

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Livorno Food and Market Tour - Starting with coffee and the Medici fortifications
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Livorno Food and Market Tour

8.Livorno Food and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about three hours walking through Livorno with a local guide such as Laila, stopping for eight tastings. You’ll try frate, scagliozzi, torta di ceci, Tuscan wine, and ponce while visiting the Central Market, fish market, Medici fortifications, and Via Madonna.

“This was A FANTASTIC tour! Laila, our tour guide was awesome! She was so personal, full of info and and fun to travel around with! Because of her we were able to immerse ourselves in the local flavor of the town of Livorno! She made us feel like we had been friends for years! The food and drink she shared with us was delicious! I would highly recommend this tour and especially her! Grazie Mille Laila! ❤️”

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La Bufadora, Markets & Horseback Beach Ride Shore Excursion - Echo Canyon is the better choice for instruction
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La Bufadora, Markets & Horseback Beach Ride Shore Excursion

9.La Bufadora, Markets & Horseback Beach Ride Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Ride a tame trail horse for 60 minutes along Ensenada’s beach or estuary, then visit La Bufadora’s blowhole and market with a private English-speaking driver. Guides such as Jair, Oscar, Armando, and Juan Carlos have earned praise for local advice, though the beach ride can vary in horse care and instruction.

“The system is chaotic, the company does not have any exemptions, and the pick-up and drop-off personnel cannot be contacted;”

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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting - Drogarati Cave and its 150-step entrance
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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

10.Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · 5 hours · from $37Best value

Spend five hours touring Kefalonia by air-conditioned coach, with cave visits, a boat ride on Melissani Lake, a Myrtos Beach viewpoint, and wine tasting at The Vine. Guides such as Maria add island stories along the way. Cruise passengers meet at Argostoli port, while hotel pickup is available from listed locations.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable and drive was beautiful. Meeting point was very close to cruise terminal, so it was a quick and easy walk to arrive. They do check in day before to ensure you know where and when to meet, that was really helpful. Overall we had a great experience.”

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Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port - Mandraki Harbour and the story of the Colossus
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Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port

11.Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $65

See Rhodes’ main sights in about six hours with cruise-port or hotel pickup, free time in Lindos and the medieval Old Town, and tastings of wine, olive oil, and honey. Guides such as Diana and Georgos bring the island’s past to life, while the schedule also includes a ceramic workshop and return-to-ship timing.

“Great tour! Very informative and provides a lot of history into the very different parts of the island in a concise way. If you're visiting for a short time, I would highly recommend you book this.”

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Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga - The road to Rotorua is part of the tour
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Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

12.Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $186

Meet Paul at the Port of Tauranga for a 5 to 6-hour tasting tour by minivan. Sample beer, cider, gin, wine, and local food, ride the gondola to Volcanic Hills Winery in Rotorua, and finish with dessert and a cocktail or coffee.

“The whole day from start to finish was amazing. It was such a variety to suit all kinds of tastes. Our tour operator Paul was full of local Knowledge in all areas.”

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Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour - For Cruise Ship Passengers Only - Clifford’s Honey Farm and the story of Ligurian bees
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Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour – For Cruise Ship Passengers Only

13.Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour – For Cruise Ship Passengers Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $164

Spend about seven hours exploring Kangaroo Island from Penneshaw, with tastings at Clifford’s Honey Farm, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus, Emu Bay Lavender, Bay of Shoals Winery, and Kangaroo Island Spirits. Guide names vary, with Caitlyn, Nikki, Lutz, Joel, Kylie, and Gary praised for their local insight. Lunch is on your own.

“The tour guide/driver was engaging, funny and very knowledgeable on KI and many other topics. His easy going approach is supported by his wealth of varied experiences, really impressive. I have been to KI a number of times, but learnt and saw much more than before.”

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Street Food Walking Tour: Discover Livorno’s Local Flavors - Frate, the fried treat to save room for
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Street Food Walking Tour: Discover Livorno’s Local Flavors

14.Street Food Walking Tour: Discover Livorno’s Local Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Spend three hours walking Livorno’s historic center with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste frate, 5 e 5, fried fish, market specialties, and either spuma or local wine. Guides such as Alice, Arianna, and Sabrina add local stories, while the small-group format keeps the food stops personal.

“Alice’s bubbly personality is infectious. She loves her town and knows all the best spots and people. The first hour of the tour she takes you on a bit of a historical walk. The next two hours you do a lot of eating. So much food! I wish I had known what was coming up as I wouldn’t have filled up on the breads. I couldn’t eat it all. Definitely worth doing. Thanks Alice.”

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Civitavecchia: Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting - The Civitavecchia pickup requires attention
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Civitavecchia: Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting

15.Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $243

From Civitavecchia, an English-speaking driver takes you through Maremma to Montemerano, Saturnia’s Cascate del Mulino, Pitigliano, and a Tuscan winery. Expect a small group of up to eight, local appetizers, wine tasting, and free time in medieval towns. Guides such as Mirko and Sandro are known for adding local stories and flexible stops.

“Our day was wonderful despite the nonstop rain. The scenery was magnificent and our driver Piere was very attentive and informative.”

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Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius - lunch or wine tasting - Meeting your guide at the port
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Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

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