🇮🇹 Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy — Cruise Port Guide
Tuscan gateway to Renaissance Florence and Pisa's Leaning Tower, with canal-laced Livorno and Chianti vineyards close at hand.
Updated September 2026
Quick facts
Getting ashore
When to visit Livorno (Florence/Pisa)
April-June and September-October bring comfortable mid-20s C weather for Tuscany day trips; July-August is hot and Florence gets very crowded and stuffy.
Getting back to the ship on time
Florence is a long haul from the ship, so independent travelers should catch a return train at least 3-4 hours before all-aboard to cover any Trenitalia delays or missed connections through Pisa.
All-aboard is ship's time — check it in the daily programme, and set your watch to it.
Things to do in Livorno (Florence/Pisa)
Florence highlights
See the Duomo, Uffizi and Michelangelo's David in the Renaissance capital.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Photograph the tilting tower and Piazza dei Miracoli.
Chianti wine tour
Taste Sangiovese reds among rolling Tuscan vineyards.
Livorno canals & market
Boat the Venezia Nuova canals and browse the covered market.
Lucca walled town
Cycle atop intact Renaissance ramparts around this charming city.
Cacciucco seafood lunch
Try Livorno's famous five-fish stew by the harbor.
Popular excursions
Florence & Pisa day trip
Duomo, Renaissance treasures and the Leaning Tower in one Tuscan day.
Cinque Terre coastal day trip
Boat and train between the five cliff-clinging villages.
Tuscan countryside & wine tasting
Hill towns, vineyards and long lunches an easy drive from port.
What to eat
- Bistecca alla fiorentina
- Cacciucco
- Ribollita
- Pappa al pomodoro
- Lampredotto
Weather by month
Best time to visit: May–Sep
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53° | 42° | 2.4" |
| Feb | 55° | 42° | 2.4" |
| Mar | 58° | 45° | 2.5" |
| Apr | 62° | 49° | 2.6" |
| May | 69° | 55° | 1.9" |
| Jun | 76° | 61° | 1.4" |
| Jul | 82° | 66° | 0.8" |
| Aug | 82° | 66° | 1.6" |
| Sep | 76° | 61° | 3.5" |
| Oct | 69° | 56° | 4.7" |
| Nov | 60° | 49° | 4.4" |
| Dec | 54° | 44° | 3.1" |
Local phrases
A little history
Florence is about 90 minutes each way; Pisa is closer at 20 minutes — plan transfers early.
Florence's Uffizi and Accademia need advance timed tickets to avoid long lines.
Tipping is light; a coperto is standard and rounding up suffices.
Livorno's cacciucco is a hearty five-fish stew tied to the port's maritime past.