Livorno Port Shore Excursion: Florence and Pisa in One Day

Highlights

• Pisa
• Florence
• Convenience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Leaning Tower of Pisa

   45min

   Arriving in Pisa you will have time to take photos of the city’s UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower (from outside), and take in the sights around the Piazza dei Miracoli, the square that surrounds it.

2. 2

   Piazza dei Miracoli

   Pass by

   Strolling around the square!

3. 3

   Piazzale Michelangelo

   30min

   Arriving in Florence, beautiful Renaissance city, after a roughly 1-hour drive. Once here first stop will be Piazzale Michelangelo for stunning views over the city’s skyline. Breath - Taking view and pictures of Florence!

4. 4

   Ponte Vecchio

   30min

   The Ponte Vecchio ("Old Bridge") is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River noted for still having shops built along it with jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers.

5. 5

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   30min

   Florence's Duomo is the city's most iconic landmark. Capped by Filippo Brunelleschi's red-tiled cupola, it's a staggering construction whose breathtaking pink, white and green marble facade and graceful campanile dominate the Renaissance cityscape. Sienese architect Arnolfo di Cambio began work on it in 1296, but construction took almost 150 years and it wasn't consecrated until 1436. Admission Not Included.

6. 6

   Piazza della Signoria

   30min

   Piazza della Signoria is located halfway between the Duomo and the River Arno and represents, together with the Palace of the same name, the heart of Florence political life; the Square is L-shaped and is the result of different architectural interventions as well as the place where every day, thousands of tourists meet to visit the Fountain of Neptune, the Loggia della Signoria and that centuries-old Palace of course with in front the copy of David of Michelangelo.

7. 7

   Basilica of Santa Croce

   30min

   The Basilica shelters the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo and it is also known for its frescoes by masters such as Giotto. Piazza Santa Croce is one of the main squares located in the central neighborhood of Florence with the famous Leather Market. It is located near Piazza della Signoria and the National Central Library. Admission Not Included.

8. 8

   Campanile di Giotto

   Pass by

   The Campanile is a splendid example of Florentine Gothic architecture from the 1300’s (from outside).

Before you go

Location

Piazza del Duomo, Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126, Italy