Top Livorno Food & Drink

Visit one of the Bolgheri region’s most charming wineries when you book a tour at the Terre del Marchesato. Founded in the 1950s, the winery is a regional highlight. Choose from several daily tour times, and make your own way to the vineyards. Fo for a tour of the grounds, visit the cellars, and enjoy a tutored tasting of various wines, plus light snacks.

There are many ways to discover coastal Livorno’s charms—and a private walking tour of the city’s central market is certainly an engaging way to explore. Meet your guide at your local accommodation or near your port, and set off for the Mercato Centrale—one of Europe's largest markets. Stop to sample local dishes, snacks, regional wines, coffee and more.

The Bolgheri wine country is one of the most prestigious in Tuscany, but not all wineries are open to visitors. Take the guesswork out of exploring the area with this tour and tasting at Terre del Marchesato, a landmark family-run winery famous for its monovarietal wines. Tour the vineyards and cellars with a guide to learn about the history and production, then sample a number of premium wines and olive oil.

Sample a number of prestigious Bolgheri wines in the land where they are produced with this exclusive visit at the Terre del Marchesato winery. Join your host for a walking tour of the vineyards to learn about the production at this historic family-run cellar. Then sit down for a guided tasting with printed cards and an aroma kit for insights into their color, bouquet, flavor, and other key elements.

Immerse yourself in the history, charm, and flavors of the Chianti wine region on a private 9-hour shore excursion. Visit two family owned wineries and enjoy tastings and a tour at both. The full-day adventure also takes you to the medieval hilltop village of Montefioralle and the charming town of Castellina. Enjoy free time to explore each location and soak in the local culture.

See a different side of Tuscany on this full-day, small-group tour. Meet your tour guide at a central point to travel via air-conditioned vehicle into the Tuscan countryside. Visit the ancient town of Volterra, renowned for its Etruscan history and Roman–era ruins. Then, stop at a local winery to enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch and numerous wine samples. Finally, head to the UNESCO-listed city of San Gimignano, which is famed for its soaring towers.

When your cruise ship drops anchor at Livorno Cruise Port, see more of Italy in less time on a 7-hour self-guided shore excursion to Lucca and Pisa. Travel with ease and in comfort on an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, and spend free time exploring Lucca and Pisa, famed for the Lucca Cathedral (Duomo di Lucca) and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa respectively. Small-group service limited to 15 passengers.

Cruise passengers can comfortably experience Florence and Pisa in one day with round-trip coach transfer from Livorno. Beginning with pickup at the Livorno port, enjoy air conditioning and free Wi-Fi for the duration of the journey. Spend plenty of time exploring Florence independently, visiting only the places that interest you. Later, enjoy time to experience the Piazza dei Miracoli before returning to your ship.

If you are stopping for the day at the port of Livorno and want to visit Florence, this round-trip transfer makes the logistics a snap. Board the bus directly at the cruise port for the non-stop drive to the center of Florence. After a few hours of free time to explore the city’s highlights, you’ll find the bus waiting for you near the Santa Maria Novella train station for the return trip.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan culture, cuisine, and history on an 8-hour group shore excursion from Livorno. Comfortable and efficient transfer by coach ensures that you maximize your day on dry land and return to port with time to spare before your ship’s departure. Florence highlights include the Central Market, Ponte Vecchio, and multiple iconic piazzas. Round-out your Italian adventure with a visit to the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa.

Independent travelers looking for a comprehensive experience will love the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour in Livorno.  The bus route conveniently begins from the cruise port and takes you to the city’s top attractions, while providing an audio commentary.  The route takes just 60-minutes, but you're free to hop on or off at any time to explore the city at your own pace over a 24 hour period.

Travel from the Tuscan port city of Livorno to Pisa and back for one low price, without any hassle. Get picked up at the central pick up spot on the Via Cogorano and travel by wi-fi enabled, air-conditioned coach to Pisa. You’ll have approximately 2.5-hours to explore the city with the famous leaning tower before your return trip to Livorno.

Spend your day ashore in Tuscany exploring the highlights of Pisa and Florence on this seamless, worry-free tour. Meet your guide upon disembarkation at the Livorno port, and head first to Pisa via air-conditioned vehicle. See the Leaning Tower and other highlights of the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli before transferring to Florence. Upon arrival, you have time to discover the Ponte Vecchio, see the Duomo, admire panoramic views from the Piazzale Michelangelo, and more.

When your cruise ship docks in Livorno, take a private shore excursion to Pisa and Florence, two of Tuscany’s top cities. Travel by Mercedes minivan for up to seven or eight people, and enjoy the ability to drive right into the city center, unlike large coaches. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other historical sights in Pisa before continuing to Florence to check out landmarks like the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Boboli Gardens and Ponte Vecchio. Then meet back up with your driver to return to Livorno.

Skip the delays of public transportation and visit Tuscany's two top cities in a single day with this private shore excursion from Livorno. Set off directly from the cruise ship port for Pisa and drive past the city’s main sights plus the Leaning Tower. Then continue on to Florence, pausing at a scenic overlook before enjoying a few hours of free time to explore the city’s sights, shops, and restaurants.

Explore Tuscany without the hassle of navigating on a private day tour with round-trip chauffeur service from the Livorno port. Unlike most group tours, a private tour ensures the full attention of your driver/guide and flexibility to customize the day according to your interests. Stops on the itinerary include Piazzale Michelangelo, the Uffizi Gallery, artisan markets, and the tower of Pisa.

This daylong shore excursion from Livorno takes you through the Italian countryside to the towns of Pisa and Florence. Travel in a air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi to Pisa, where you can see and photograph the city’s famous Leaning Tower. Then it’s on to Florence where highlights include Piazzale Michelangelo, a square with panoramic views of Florence, and Piazza Santa Croce, where Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. Have lunch on your own before heading back to port.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Livorno treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Spend a day through the Chianti sweet hills. A wonderful Experience between art, wine and local food to discover vineyards, towers and typical farms. • Meet your driver escort at your Cruise Ship in Livorno and visit the tuscan countryside. • First stop to Volterra, for sure one the most beautiful viewpoint of the region. Free visit of the town (historic centre, Etruscan acropolis and the Roman theatre). • After Volterra we'll move to a real Tuscan farm, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with Lasagna or home made pasta with 8 Wine Tastings included: (Chianti Riserva, Brunello, Sangiovese, Nobile, Vernaccia) • After lunch we will visit the magnificent Towers of San Gimignano and the pictoreque historical centre, tasting the best "gelato" of the world. San Gimignano is known for the beauty of its ancient towers and and the incredible panorama that surrounds it. • The return in Livorno port is scheduled at around 16.00 pm. Take a look "What to Expect"

Chianti may steal the headlines, but those in the know head to Bolgheri to sample some of Tuscany’s best food and wine. Discover the culinary delights of this picturesque village with a chef as guide, stopping first in the countryside for a winery tour and tasting featuring six Bolgheri DOC wines. Afterwards, head to the town center to visit a number of local gourmet shops and restaurants for custom tastings and lunch.

Enjoy the original guided wine tour of Bolgheri. Learn about the hottest new wine area of Bolgheri and the origins of its Bordeaux-blend and native wines. Taste some of the best Supertuscan wines famous all over the world. Spend the day touring stunning wineries and enjoy full tasting sessions guided by a local wine enthusiast. A great experience to get to know two Bolgheri wineries and taste their superb wines. The wineries will be selected according to their availability. Should you have any special requests we will be happy to assist you! We will talk to you about the origins of this small but very famous wine region, its importance in the international wine scenario and its challenges. Walking the vineyards, admiring the cellars, meeting producers and tastings their bottles ... you will simply fall in love with the Bolgheri Wines. At the end of the visits and tastings we will be glad to take you to Bolgheri village for a short walk and a gelato stop! Francesca & Margarethe

Check off three signature Tuscan experiences in just a few hours on this private guided shore excursion. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa; tour a winery and savor local wines and specialties (own expense); and discover the art of making pasta. Timings are tailored to your cruise schedule, with refunds guaranteed if your ship is delayed and free transport to your next port in the unlikely event of a missed departure.

Discover the sights and flavors of Tuscany by bike on a private 6-hour tour. Set along gentle roads and trails, the countryside excursion is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the region’s world-famous landscape. Pedal your way to a traditional family farm and wine cellar. There you enjoy a filling meal paired with four different wines. Sample honey and homemade olive oil with bruschettas, cold cuts, and more.

Skip the tourist trail, and head into the Tuscan countryside instead for a private wine tasting at Agricola Tamburini Emanuela. The family-owned winery expertly blends tradition with a modern approach, which you’ll learn about during a tasting session. Sample their prestigious Tuscan wine along with extra virgin olive oil, and learn about the vineyards as you sip.