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Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy overflowing with history, art and culture and delicious traditional Italian food. Especially designed for Italy food lovers and families with children this engaging cultural food tour from Livorno port of call to Florence Tuscany rich in history, culture, food and wine is a fascinating and entertaining experience combining food, art and culture.
Meet your personal English speaking licensed driver/guide in front of your cruise ship at Livorno port of call holding a sign with your name in. Your qualified local driver/guide will be at your disposal for the whole length of your private guided Florence shore trip introducing you to the city highlights, pointing out top sites as well as Florence hidden treasures, providing suggestions for lunch to suit your tastes and budgets and transfer you back at the end of your day tour in Florence to Livorno port of call in time to board your cruise ship.
Your private guided tour begins with an approx. 90 minutes’ drive (traffic pending) in the comfort of a private fully licensed insured a/c deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle through the enchanting Tuscan countryside. During the journey your expert Florence driver/guide introduces you to its native city providing running commentary about the places you will see and venues you will enjoy. Your first stop is Florence spectacular terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo which sits on the other side of the Arno River and its height makes it the perfect viewpoint to get amazing panoramic views of the city ancient walls, historical center and the surrounding Tuscan countryside continuing down into its heart to explore first Florence culinary treasures taking you behind the scenes at some of the locals favorite food shops leading you through the historical central Market of San Lorenzo, a delicious outdoor food market hidden from the tourist paths where Florentine do their daily shopping providing you with a comprehensive overview of the history of Italian food which stresses the importance of eating fresh produce using seasonal ingredients. Blend in with the locals picking up their specialty foods. Meet the butchers, the bakers, and the farmers selling vegetables from their gardens. You learn how to distinguish the highest quality ingredients and as an added bonus how to bargain! Afterward it is ice cream time an Italian treat not to be missed, at one of the best gelato parlors in Florence to taste the differences in flavor and texture as gelato was indeed invented in Florence during the Renaissance. You continue your private guided tour through the narrow medieval streets and beautiful squares in the heart of Florence to explore Florence must see sights and hidden corners from the famous Piazza della Signoria to see a copy of Michelangelo David in the outdoor setting for which it was originally designed to the Old Bridge of Florence Ponte Vecchio including Piazzale degli Uffizi, Piazza della Repubblica once the Ancient Forum now a popular meeting place for famous writers, artists and locals; Piazza Santa Croce one of the main squares of the centre of Florence which takes its name by the Basilica of Santa Croce the largest Franciscan church in the world overlooking the square, the impressive Piazza del Santa Maria Novella hosting the Cathedral, the Baptistery and Giotto Bell Tower.
At the end of your private guided Florence shore excursion your personal driver/guide transfers you back to Livorno port of call in time to board your cruise ship.
Please Note: This private guided cultural food experience can be organized from Monday to Saturday because Florence food markets close on Sundays.

* Private guided chauffeured Livorno shore trip
* English speaking licensed driver guide at disposal for the whole length of the shore trip
* Private deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle at disposal for the whole length of the shore trip with cruise ship pick up & drop off
* Florence food culture tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
Length of the Shore Excursion: 8 hours (traffic pending)

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