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Florence from Livorno (Florence and Pisa): ship excursion or on your own?

Quick answer

Booking Florence independently from Livorno (Florence and Pisa) saves about $233 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $276 vs $44 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 3/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.

NCL excursion

$276

€247 · 13 options, $177–$454

Independent

$44

median of 5 tours, from $39

Safe to go independent?

3/5

OK with buffer

What ships sell

NCL: 13 excursions that include Florence, median $276 per adult, e.g. "Florence & Wine Tasting".

Ship excursions that include Florence often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.

Independent Florence tours we compared

Livorno Shore Excursion: Florence & Pisa, Accademia & Tower · $39 · 4.3★ (2,160 reviews)
From Livorno: Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting · $44 · 4.8★ (260 reviews)
From Livorno: Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursion · $74 · 3.6★ (76 reviews)
Livorno: Florence Optional Walking Tour and Accademia Entry · $39 · 4.3★ (762 reviews)
Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting · $48 · 4.6★ (1,185 reviews)

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Getting back to the ship

Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.

Florence is a long transfer from the Livorno (Florence and Pisa) cruise port, so traffic or a late ferry eats directly into your buffer.

Questions

How much is the Florence excursion from Livorno (Florence and Pisa) on NCL?

NCL's Florence excursions start at a median of $276 per adult (13 options, $177 to $454), converted from €247.

Can you visit Florence on your own from the Livorno (Florence and Pisa) cruise port?

Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $44 per person (5 tours compared, from $39). It is a long transfer, so book a tour that starts at the cruise port and finishes at least 60 minutes before departure.

Is it cheaper to book Florence independently?

Usually: the gap is about $233 per person, or $930 for a family of four, against NCL's price.

All Livorno (Florence and Pisa) excursion prices · NCL in Livorno (Florence and Pisa)