The 14 Best Shore Excursions in Italy

1.From La Spezia: Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion

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

Meet your green-shirted escort outside La Spezia cruise terminal, ride a comfortable bus to Pisa, and spend about three hours exploring. Choose free time, a city walk, or the Leaning Tower ticket option with Cathedral entry. Guides such as Martina, Giada, and Alessandro provide clear directions, maps, and return instructions.

“We didn’t do a guided tour but the transport and arrangement / organisation were excellent, the information shared on the journey was also helpful.”

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

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

From Livorno, you’ll ride an air-conditioned GT coach to Pisa and Florence, with about an hour at the Leaning Tower and three hours in Florence. Tour leaders such as Sabrina, Ariana, Luca, and Ignaz provide directions, maps, local tips, and history, while a short tasting of Tuscan products may be included. Expect a long day, group logistics, and plenty of walking.

“It was an amazing tour for the price.. the tour operator Storm Emotions did a great job. Gabriele and Stella were excellent.”

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3.From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

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

Travel by train from La Spezia to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso with an English- or Spanish-speaking tour leader. You get free time in each village, a Cinque Terre train pass, and advice on food, beaches, and photo spots. Guides such as Lara, Katerina, and Linda help keep the group moving on this scenic but demanding seven-hour day.

“It was great and even though it rained in the afternoon it was a great experience and Thankyou to Linda whom guided us. She is an asset to your team”

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4.Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

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

Spend eight busy hours visiting Florence and Pisa from Livorno with a Spanish or English-speaking tour leader. Walk past Florence’s Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, then see Pisa’s Leaning Tower and cathedral. The $51 price includes coach transport and guiding, while food tasting and attraction tickets cost extra.

“Highly recommended. Sabrina & Luca and driver Luca were fantastic. Thank you”

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5.Livorno: Escorted Shore Excursion to Pisa with Leaning Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 617 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

From Livorno’s cruise shuttle stop, you’ll ride an air-conditioned coach to Pisa, hear stories from guides such as Alice, Sabrina, or Marta, and walk to Miracle Square. You’ll have about two hours to explore, eat, shop, or climb the Leaning Tower if you select that option. The return to your ship is guaranteed on time.

“Sabrina was wonderful. Very friendly and informative. Florence was a beautiful place to visit.”

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6.Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa with Accademia and Tower

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

From Livorno, ride an air-conditioned Wi-Fi coach to Florence and Pisa. You’ll have free time for the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza dei Miracoli, with optional guided walking, Accademia Gallery, and Leaning Tower access. Guides may include Alessandro, Marina, or Lumi, and the return to your ship is guaranteed.

“Took a shuttle bus ($7 Euro) to town center meeting place. Waited there a long time for the tour buses to get started. Once on our way the ride was comfortable and the tour host provided clear explanations and a map.”

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7.From Milazzo: Panarea & Stromboli Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 377 reviews · from $80

Spend 10 hours at sea and on shore visiting Panarea and Stromboli from Milazzo. Walk through San Pietro, see Cala Junco and Bronze Age ruins, then watch Stromboli’s volcanic glow from the boat at dusk. Italian, English, and French assistance is available. Landings can change with weather and sea conditions.

“We enjoyed the trip very much. Google Maps had problems with the adress to the agency. Never heard before, but number 38 took you to 39. The agency was very aware of the problem and laughed. We found it🤔”

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8.Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa & Florence in One Day

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

From Livorno, this nine-hour shared excursion combines Florence and Pisa with port pickup, air-conditioned transport, and live commentary. Expect Florence highlights such as Piazzale Michelangelo, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, followed by free time at Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli. Guides such as Stefania, Lisa, and Laura are frequently assigned, depending on the departure.

“Laura, our guide was amazing, after a mishap with our pick up that was completely the cruise ports fault, it was quickly sorted and Laura went above and beyond to pick up us and whisk us off for the most fabulous day, she was engaging, informative, great fun and very chatty ! She made our day very special.”

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

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

Travel from Livorno to Florence by air-conditioned shared coach, with Wi-Fi, an escort, a city map, and about 4 to 5 hours to explore. Add a guided market walk or Accademia Gallery entry, where Michelangelo’s David is displayed. Guides such as Marina and Tiziana are assigned depending on the departure.

“Comfortable bus. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Sharp with tour schedule. Always ready to help and advice with any questions.”

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10.La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 278 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $64

Travel by air-conditioned coach from La Spezia to Florence and Pisa in one long day. You’ll see Florence Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Pisa’s cathedral complex, and the Leaning Tower area. Optional extras include a Florence walking tour, Accademia Gallery entry, and a Leaning Tower climb. Guides such as Alessandro, Lumi, and Giada keep the day moving.

“Good overview of Florence and Pisa. Was quiet on the day we did it. Would have struggled to climb the tower in the time allocated if there had been queues though.”

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11.Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $434Top rated

Meet an English-speaking driver at Civitavecchia port for a private, nine-hour Rome tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Build your day around sights such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Vatican area, and panoramic Janiculum Hill. Guides and entry tickets can be added.

“Costinel was amazing. The pick up from the port, private tour, and drop off at our hotel was above expectations. We really appreciated the flexibility of the itinerary, the history of the city, and the exclusive experience.”

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12.Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from Messina or Giardini Naxos port to hilltop Castelmola and Taormina with a guide such as Sabrina, Katia, or Mariarita. Walk Corso Umberto, enter the Greek-Roman Theater, then enjoy free time for Sicilian food and shopping. Expect steep, uneven steps and a maximum group size of 26.

“Lots of walking yet worth every penny as wll as every step! The bus driver handled the crazy narrow mountain roads with ease. From the moment we approached this group of guides when we got off of our ship, the first thing we noticed was that every employee was smiling genuinely. They absolutely love their job.And it shows. Gabriella was our guide, her English was impeccable and her knowledge about the island of Sicily, the city of Messina, Castlemola, and Taormina was endless. She welcomed questions and encouraged exploration while making sure to point out anything that we absolutely should not miss as well as understanding its significance. We took…”

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13.Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $546

Start with private pickup at Livorno cruise port, visit Pisa Cathedral Square and the Leaning Tower, then continue to Florence for Piazzale Michelangelo, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and free time. Add a private guide with timed entry to the Accademia or Uffizi. Drivers such as Alessio, Donatello, and Alex are praised for flexibility and local advice.

“Paolo our driver, support staff Carrie and Violeta, and guide Eris were wonderful. Very friendly, informative and communicative. This was a highlight of my entire vacation!”

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14.Livorno Shore Excursion to Lucca & Pisa optional Leaning Tower Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $41

Meet your English-speaking escort in Livorno and ride by air-conditioned coach to Lucca and Pisa. You will have about three hours in Lucca and 90 minutes in Pisa, with time for the Piazza dei Miracoli and an optional Leaning Tower climb. Guides such as Kiyko, Federico, Irene, and George have been praised for clear directions and good local advice.

“We did not opt for a guided tour… just transfers… and it was perfect because our guide Kiko was full of information about the cities and the scenery on the drive. Super energetic and fun, he gave maps and contact info and advice of where to stop since our times in the cities were limited. Great job Kiko!! Plus, Lucca and Pisa surpassed our expectations. One note: would have loved to know stores close in Lucca in the afternoon…. I had waited to shop for the walk back to the bus and missed out on all kinds of treasures.”

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