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The 15 Best Shore Excursions in Italy

344 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Four Italian berths, and every one of them is an inland day. The 15 below sort Florence, Rome, Pompeii and the Cinque Terre by drive time and price, so the call is spent somewhere rather than in traffic.

From Civitavecchia: Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome - Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s from Via della Conciliazione
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From Civitavecchia: Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome

1.Full-Day Panoramic Bus Tour of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,260 reviews · 8 hours · from $64Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring Rome from Civitavecchia with Civitatours. Travel by air-conditioned coach, walk through the historic center, see St. Peter’s Basilica from outside, stop at the Colosseum for photos, enter the Pantheon, and finish in Piazza Navona. Guides such as Daniel, Andrea, and Andre are praised for clear explanations and good organization.

“Very good day apart from rain! Andre our guide did a great job and would definitely recommend this trip.”

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Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa, Accademia & Tower - Getting from the ship to the Livorno meeting point
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Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa, Accademia & Tower

2.Florence & Pisa, Accademia & Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,172 reviews · 8 hours · from $41Best value

Travel from Livorno to Florence and Pisa by air-conditioned coach, with Wi-Fi, a tour leader, maps, and free time in both cities. Choose Accademia Gallery entry, a Florence walking tour, and a Leaning Tower climb. Guides such as Alessandro, Alex, Lumi, and Riki have led recent departures.

“Care in insuring everyone knew the time they had to return to bus and how to do so.”

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From La Spezia: Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion - Meeting the green-shirted escort at La Spezia
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From La Spezia: Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion

3.Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 978 reviews · 5 hours · from $51

Meet your green-shirted escort outside La Spezia’s cruise terminal, ride about an hour to Pisa, and spend roughly three hours exploring. Choose free time with a map, a city walk, or priority access to the Leaning Tower and Cathedral. Guides such as Martina, Giada, and Alessandro are praised for clear directions and good local tips.

“Overall everything was first class, from the online booking, to meeting the tour rep at the proscribed time, ontime leaving and departure. The tour rep, Giada, was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English and was probably the best rep we have had. I would recommend this tour to others.”

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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

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

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

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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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train - Riomaggiore: a strong first look at the coast
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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

5.Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 959 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours exploring Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso by train from La Spezia. A local English- or Spanish-speaking guide handles tickets, platforms, and timing while you enjoy free time in each village. Guides such as Lara, Katerina, and Linda have led recent groups. Expect plenty of walking and bring a swimsuit if you want beach time.

“We love how our tour guide, Lara, made sure that all of the people are together. She gave us enough time to shop and told us good spots where to eat and take the best photos. Thank you so much for taking care of us.”

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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

6.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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Civitavecchia Port: Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome - Vatican City and St. Peter’s Square
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Civitavecchia Port: Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome

7.Private or Shared Guided Tour of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 826 reviews · from $134

Meet your Italian driver beside your cruise ship and explore Rome by air-conditioned minivan. You’ll stop at Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum. Drivers such as Paolo, Marcello, Max, and Francesco keep the day moving while audio commentary fills in the history.

“Excellent from start to finish. Paolo our driver was first class, helpful, attentive, and took us within steps of each sight....brilliant. Special memories for us all. Can't praise highly enough.”

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Livorno: Florence Optional Walking Tour and Accademia Entry - Getting from the cruise port to Via Cogorano
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Livorno: Florence Optional Walking Tour and Accademia Entry

8.Florence Optional Walking Tour and Accademia Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 671 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

Travel from Livorno to Florence by comfortable coach, with Wi-Fi, a city map, multilingual support, and about five hours to explore. Choose independent sightseeing, a guided walking tour, or an option with Accademia Gallery entry to see Michelangelo’s David. Guides such as Tiziana, Alexandro, George, and Matteo have been especially helpful with directions and timing.

“They make it so easy!!! Skip booking through the cruise ship, and save your money with them!”

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From Milazzo: Panarea & Stromboli Cruise Excursion - Leaving Milazzo with the castle in view
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From Milazzo: Panarea & Stromboli Cruise Excursion

9.Panarea & Stromboli Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 597 reviews · 10 hours · from $91

You’ll sail from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli with Italian, English, and French assistance. Explore Panarea for about two hours, then walk Stromboli before viewing Strombolicchio and the Sciara del Fuoco from the boat at sunset. The day costs $91, plus a €5 Aeolian tax.

“Trip was very enjoyable. It was great to see the islands and especially Stromboli. We would recommend this activity.”

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Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa with Accademia and Tower - What you can see in Florence
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Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa with Accademia and Tower

10.Florence & Pisa with Accademia and Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 459 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Florence, then visit Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli on an eight-hour shore trip from Livorno. You can tour independently or add a Florence walking tour, Accademia entry for Michelangelo’s David, and a Leaning Tower climb. Guides may include Alessandro, Marina, Matteo, or Lumi.

“Good value compared to the cruise line. My only complaint is that we did the optional tickets into Academia and the Leaning Tower. Both of which they gave us tickets with over an hour wait. At Academia, they were running behind so by the time we got out it was straight on to Pisa. I would have thought that they could plan it better to where you could get into those sites and not stand in line so long.”

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Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max - Ancient Rome from the Circus Maximus to the Forum
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Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max

11.Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $167Top rated

Spend about nine hours touring Rome from Civitavecchia in an air-conditioned minivan limited to eight people. An English-speaking driver takes you to Janiculum Hill, the Colosseum area, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and St. Peter’s Square. Admission tickets are extra, and the Vatican Museums are not included.

“Ricardo our guide was excellent, getting us to 10 sites in Rome in only 6 hours! He found us a tour slot for the catacombs, which was one of the highlights of the day. My only criticism would be of the tour scheduling (not in Ricardo's control) . We were never given a pickup time but were asked when reserving the tour for our arrival time. We assumed that our pick up was between 7:30 and 8:30 am. When no one was there to meet us, we called and were told 9:15 was pick up time. We could have got an extra hour of sleep.”

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Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi - Praiano and Conca dei Marini: brief coastal glimpses
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Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

12.Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $328

From Naples cruise port, your private driver takes you along the Amalfi Coast for about eight hours. Choose an English-speaking guide or explore with a driver who speaks limited English. Stop in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano, and Conca dei Marini, with time for photos, lunch, shopping, and port return.

“This tour was amazing. Our wonderful driver was Pippo. He was very charismatic and we enjoyed all of his very Italian mannerisms (Mamma Mia). He even sang to us in Italian during our ride which was such a treat. He stopped for us in such breathtaking spots to take pictures. He also gave us a great recommendation for a delicious lunch. . The Amalfi Coast is a must see if your ship stops in Naples. Yes its a bit far but, with all the beautiful scenery and quick stops you won't even notice.”

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Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa & Florence in One Day - Piazzale Michelangelo gives you Florence at a glance
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Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa & Florence in One Day

13.Pisa & Florence in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 342 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $166

See Florence and Pisa in one cruise day with Driverinrome, including Piazzale Michelangelo, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the Leaning Tower. Expect a fast-paced day, live commentary, free time, and air-conditioned transport. Guides such as Stefania, Stephanie, Laura, Lisa, and Kateryna have led recent departures.

“Exellent tour and highly recommend. Stefania was extremely knowledgeable and patient with the group.”

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Livorno Shore Excursion to Florence, Guaranteed Return On Time - Your first look at Florence near the historic center
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Livorno Shore Excursion to Florence, Guaranteed Return On Time

14.Livorno Shore Excursion to Florence, Guaranteed Return On Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 334 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Livorno to Florence, with onboard Wi-Fi, an escort, a city map, and roughly 4 to 5 hours to explore. Add a guided market walk or Accademia entry to see Michelangelo’s David. Guides such as Marina and Tiziana are known for clear directions and practical help.

“Everything was late - the bus to take us out was a good 30-40 minutes late from showing up, while we stood in a line outside waiting for it. Then the return was also delayed. Our tour leader, though very nice, was impossible to understand with a strong accent. The worst part, though, after getting back almost 2 hours after our scheduled time, was when the driver informed us that he couldn’t deliver us to our cruise ship (despite that being promised on our tickets) because his bus was too big. So we spent yet another hour trying to get from downtown to our cruise ship, not covered by Viator.…”

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Luxury Private Full-Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia Port - Meeting your driver at Civitavecchia Port
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Luxury Private Full-Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia Port

15.Luxury Private Full-Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $408

Spend about eight hours touring Rome from Civitavecchia in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Emanuele, Marco, or Andrea. You will see the Vatican, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and Roman Forum from outside, with time to customize stops. Attraction tickets and meals cost extra.

“We got off our cruise ship and Emmanuel was there at 7:45 when we got off the cruise ship and all 4 of us hit the ground running. He had a nice big van so me and my husbands and my grown children were comfortable! Emmanuel was excellent and knows where he is going and extremely knowledgable! He knows all the secret panoramic picture sites that are incredible. We had pouring rain the entire day, but he made it fun and had great suggestions. We discovered you can’t see the Colluseum and the Vatican on tours in one day and make it back to the ship.. Just a tip. We…”

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