Private Tour to Florence from Livorno Port

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Enjoy a private tour of Florence from Livorno Port, visit the beautiful Cathedral, Baptistry, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Old Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Museum and so much more. At your own pace and with maximum comfort you can only get with a private door-to-door service, with pick up and drop off directly at your ship gangway. Relax and enjoy your ride through the Tuscan countryside towards Florence. Driving up beautiful Viale Dei Colli, reach the marvelous top hill terrace Piazzale Michelangelo (named after the artist who sculpted the original David statue). Get enchanted by the most impressive views of the city. Nearby, admire the white and green marble façade of S. Miniato al Monte church – one of the purest examples of the Florentine Romanesque style. Leave the church and follow an uphill road bordered by the ancient city walls until you reach Forte Belvedere, a fortress built around 1590 by the Grand-duke Ferdinand to protect the Medici family villas. Driving down from the Fort we pass the old gate to the city, named Porta Romana and get to Santa Croce Square. Here is located the imposing Basilica, burial place of many Italian illustrious such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo, etc. Next, enter the very heart of Florence! Piazza della Repubblica surrounded by historical literary cafés where important intellectuals used to gather. From this central hub, walk to Piazza del Duomo and admire the Duomo, Baptistery, Giotto’s Belltower. Get the chance to admire the most beautiful masterpieces of Renaissance art breathing the magical atmosphere only Florence can offer. On the other side of the Arno river, you can find Pitti Palace, the private house of the Medici family which hosts many galleries and museums (Gallery of Modern Art, Costume Gallery, Palatine Gallery, Royal Apartments, Coach Museum, Silver and Porcelain museums, etc.). Shopping lover or hungry soul, there are many artisan shops and local trattoria to dive into! You can satisfy any desire whether it be a smart leather jacket or a scrumptious plate of pasta! The most important street for shopping is Via De’ Tornabuoni with designer boutiques like Prada, Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Valentino, Vuitton, Damiani, Cartier, Trussardi, Versace, Tiffany, YSL, Zegna, Tod’s, etc. Also see what the local craftsmen have to offer or practice your bargaining skills at the San Lorenzo outdoor market. After you visit the charms of Florence, relax and enjoy your drive back to your ship in Livorno Port.