Livorno Cruise Port (Livorno Terminal Crociere)
The Livorno Cruise Port (Livorno Terminal Crociere), a busy shipping terminal set on the Tuscan coast, serves as a gateway to this famous Italian region and its capital city of Florence. With few attractions of its own, the port city of Livorno is primarily a jumping-off point to explore the Tuscan cities and countryside.
The basics
Travelers docking at the Livorno cruise port generally head out on full-day shore excursions that include transportation and guided tours of some of the most famous cities in Tuscany, including the Renaissance capital of Florence, home to the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s David; Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower; and the small medieval towns of Siena and San Gimignano. Other popular excursions explore the Chianti wine region and the picturesque hilltop villages in the Tuscan countryside.
Things to know before you go
The Livorno Cruise Port offers car rental kiosks, tourist information, and taxis—other facilities are thin on the ground.
Florence’s Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Accademia are among the most visited attractions in the Tuscan capital, so be sure to book a tour with skip-the-line tickets.
Most Italian churches require that you wear modest clothing that covers the shoulders and knees.
Many city and countryside tours include significant stretches of time outdoors; bring a hat and sunscreen in the summer months.
City tours require a fair amount of walking, so wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
Some wineries and hilltop villages may be difficult to navigate for wheelchair users; check in advance.
How to get to Livorno from the Livorno Cruise Port
Large cruise ships moor at a busy shipping dock, so travelers are not permitted to walk around the area. Shore excursion tours generally include port pickup and drop-off, but shuttle buses are also available to take visitors from the Livorno Cruise Port to Piazza Grande in the city center. From here, you can grab a taxi or take a 5-minute ride on bus No. 1 to the train station and then head to Florence and Pisa.
Port information
Most of the largest cruise lines stop at the Livorno cruise port. Italian is the most widely spoken language, though English is also understood in Florence and other large Tuscan cities. The local currency is the euro.
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