Explore on your own rating
Pisa is easy by train, but Florence is far. A tour with a return guarantee is the safer choice for Florence.
Where ships dock
- Livorno cruise berths (industrial port; port shuttle required)
Getting to town
A port shuttle takes you to central Livorno (Piazza del Municipio area). From there, bus LAM Blu goes to Livorno Centrale station (about 10 minutes, €2 reported).
Regional trains: Pisa about 15–20 minutes; Florence about 1h20–1h45 each way. Check Trenitalia for your date.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Florence (Duomo, Uffizi)
- Pisa Leaning Tower
- Lucca walls
- Livorno canals (Venice quarter)
Beaches
- Livorno waterfront (Terrazza Mascagni)
Safety & tips
- Check strike notices.
- Book Uffizi and Duomo climbs ahead.
- Leave buffer for shuttle and bus.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Florence, take a train that gets you back 2+ hours before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.