The 15 Food Shore Excursions in Livorno That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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4.Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.Winery Tour & Wine Tasting with Food near Livorno & Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $58

Visit the Etruscan Prince Warrior winery near Casale Marittimo with an English or Italian guide. Tour the vinification, barrel, and aging rooms, hear about the tomb in the vineyard, then taste four Costa Toscana and Montescudaio wines with cured meats, cheeses, and bread. Allow 1.5 hours, plus driving time.

“Opas oli erittäin osaava ja ystävällinen. Suosittelen lämpimästi. Hieno kokemus.”

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8.Florence and Wine Tasting Private Tour from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride from Livorno to Florence in a private air-conditioned vehicle, see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, then head into Chianti for a winery visit, wine tasting, and light lunch. Drivers may include Alessio, Emanuele, Claudio, or Manuel. Florence time is about three hours.

“The tour organizer contacted me the night before and kindly let me know I had accidentally put Livorno Port as our pickup instead of La Spezia Port. We had originally planned to go to Florence from Livorno, but she assured me it was no problem and promised to make sure we had a fantastic day. She suggested changing the itinerary to avoid too much driving from La Spezia, and told us to leave it to her. Our driver, Emmanuel, picked us up promptly and took us to Portovenere for breakfast, followed by a leisurely stroll through the beautiful town and some shopping. Next, we visited Rio Maggiore, wandering the steep,…”

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9.San Gimignano with Lunch and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Travel from Livorno by small-group shuttle to San Gimignano, then continue to Tenuta Torciano Winery for a four-course Tuscan lunch, eight wines, three olive oils, and balsamic vinegar. A sommelier leads the tasting, while a private driver handles the scenic route. Allow extra time and about 10 EUR each way for the taxi to the meeting point.

“The drive was scenic with a stop in an old village in the Tuscan countryside. We then arrived at the winery. Beautiful winery in an breathtaking location with amazing wine and food!”

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10.PRIVATE EXCURSION: Volterra & San Gimignano + wine tastings (from Livorno Port)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $324

Meet an English-speaking driver at your cruise ship in Livorno at 8:00 am for a private day in Tuscany. Visit Volterra and San Gimignano, tour the Chianti hills, and enjoy a three-course farm lunch with five wine tastings, olive oils, and balsamic vinegar. Andrea and Laura are praised for friendly, well-informed guiding.

“This was an absolutely AMAZING tour! Laura was so great and very knowledgeable! We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide! We ♥️ Italy!”

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11.Private Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $164

Spend three private hours in a local Livorno home cooking a seasonal starter, fresh pasta, and traditional dessert. Hosts such as Joelle, Riccardo, and Christiana share family recipes, practical kitchen tips, and local wine. You prepare the meal, then sit down to eat it with your host.

“It was á excellent experience and me and my husband learned a lot. Hostes Joelle and Riccardo are superior to visit.”

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12.Private Pisa, Pasta and Chianti Lovers Wine Experience Livorno Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $371

Leave Livorno with a private driver-guide and spend seven hours combining Pisa, the Leaning Tower, Pasta Martelli, and a winery near Terricciola. Emilia and Massimo are praised for personal service, flexible stops, and easy cruise timing. Pasta Martelli is closed Sundays and holidays, and lunch with wine tasting costs 40 euros extra.

“Great tour of Pisa, pasta making, and Winery. Massimo our guide was fantastic! Great food and wine at the winery”

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13.PRIVATE EXCURSION: Florence & Chianti with Wine Tasting Experience from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $248

Meet your English-speaking driver at the Livorno cruise port for an eight-hour private trip to Florence and the Chianti hills. Drivers including Andrew and Andreas tailor the city visit to your pace, then take you to a Tuscan farm for five wine tastings, including Chianti, Riserva, white wine, and Super Tuscan varieties.

“Our private tour began with easy pick up from our Livorno cruise ship terminal. Met by our guide/driver Andreas right on time, we headed to Florence via a very scenic route, passing fields of sunflowers and through the picturesque Tuscan hills. We arrived in Florence, stopping at a beautiful overlook of the city. We proceeded into the city center, parked the van, and headed out for our walking tour. We covered all the sights from the exterior as we did not have enough time to do the Uffizi Gallery, etc. we had read about the amazing sandwiches at Allantico… lived up to the hype!! After lunch we headed up to…”

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14.Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Chianti Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $440

You’ll travel privately from Livorno to Pisa, Florence, and San Michele a Torri with an English-speaking driver. See the Field of Miracles, Florence’s main squares, and Piazzale Michelangelo, then taste Chianti wines, local meats, and olive oils at a family winery. Guide Sarah can also help shape your limited time in Florence.

“Sarah our guide was wonderful, she knew without limited time in Florence and Pisa all of the highlights and took us to the most picture worthy spots. She made reservations for lunch at a delightful little off the beaten path restaurant that was delicious and very old-world which was perfect. All in all she helped solidify our love of Italy and would request her again she was that good. It was like touring the city with a friend that new were all the best places were hidden. I hope to see her again she was a treasure. The family winery was a must see as well the wine, meats and…”

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15.Private Cooking Class in Tuscany & Optional Pisa from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $483

From Livorno, Niki drives you into the Montecarlo di Lucca wine region for a three-hour hands-on cooking class at Fattoria Carmignani. You prepare Tuscan dishes, eat them with seven estate wines, walk the vineyards with the winemaker, and may add a brief Pisa stop on the way back.

“This experience was hands-down the best excursion we have ever been on! Our driver was super accommodating and friendly. She contacted me the day before and gave us specific instructions. The whole cooking experience was amazing. The chef was incredible, and the winery owner was so authentic and welcoming. Our food was delicious, and we were able to buy some fresh olive oil and wine and have it shipped to our home. 10 out of 10! It was well worth it!”

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