Pisa & Florence
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Pisa & Florence worth booking?
Pisa & Florence is a 8-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $635 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 9 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (9)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $635 per person
Visit all the must-see sites in one day directly from the gangway of your cruise ship! You will visit Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance and stop at the Uffizi Gallery, Santa Maria del Fiore, The Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, The Accademia and many others. You will have time to visit Pisa and stop at Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will visit the medieval Duomo, the Baptistery, and the world-famous Leaning Tower.
What you get
About this experience
Visit all the must-see sites in one day directly from the gangway of your cruise ship! You will visit Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance and stop at the Uffizi Gallery, Santa Maria del Fiore, The Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, The Accademia and many others. You will have time to visit Pisa and stop at Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will visit the medieval Duomo, the Baptistery, and the world-famous Leaning Tower.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Stop in Pisa and time to visit the city
- Stops at the main sites in Florence, such as the Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and more
Not included
- Entrance Fees and guides in sites
- Meals and Drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Piazzale Michelangelo
you will stop at Piazzale Michelangelo
20 minutes here
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
you will have time to visit the Duomo
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Piazza della Signoria
You will have time in Piazza delle Signoria
15 minutes here
Accademia di Belle
you will have time to visit the Accademia where the David is located
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
you will have time to visit the Uffizi Museum
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Ponte Vecchio
you will have time in Ponte Vecchio area
30 minutes here
Leaning Tower of Pisa
you will have time to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Piazza dei Miracoli
you will have time to visit Piazza dei Miracoli
Pass by without stopping
Duomo di Pisa
you will have time to visit the Duomo in Pisa, should you wish so
Pass by without stopping
Galleria dell'Accademia
you will have time to visit the Galleria dell'Accademia and admire the "David"
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Centro Storico
you will have time to visit the Historic Centre of Florence
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
from Livorno Port
from Livorno Port: pickup and drop-off directly from the gangway of your cruise ship in Livorno Port Pickup included
from La Spezia port
from La Spezia port Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Joe Banana Limos
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Pisa & Florence. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Superior experience
I took rides with Joe Banana in both Florence and Rome during my short stops of the cruise vacations. Both were amazing and both drivers (Franchesco and Antonio) were extraordinary and made my family trip unforgettable. Thank you for this experience and for the outstanding service. I will definitely use Joe Banana’s services whenever in Italy and will definitely recommend them to anyone visiting here. Thanks again 🙏
via Tripadvisor
The best!!
The absolute best. On time. Great driver . Nice vehicle. Perfect day for visiting the Tuscany area. Really enjoyed. Highly recommend!!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, We truly appreciate your kind review. We are delighted to hear that your day exploring Tuscany was such an enjoyable experience and that everything, from the driver to the comfort of the vehicle, met your expectations perfectly. Your warm recommendation means a lot to our entire team, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable day in Italy. ✨❤️ Warm regards, JB Italy Team 🇮🇹
via Tripadvisor
Florence/Pisa Tour
Our tour guide was Francesco, who was absolutely fabulous. Very knowledgeable. We spent all our time around Florence which is just beautiful. We used JoeBananaLimo private tours. The tours can be expensive but are worth every penny. We also did a JoeBananaLimo tour in Naples. We did the Amalfi Coast, also excellent, with Antonio.
Response from the operator: Dear Victoria, Our drivers want to make your tours memorable and when we receive a kind review acknowledging such efforts, it reinforces our goals for customer satisfaction. Our drivers do their best everyday to make the most of your shore excursions, from punctuality and professionalism to being informative and friendly, they pride themselves in giving you an experience that you will remember forever! Giving information about the different sites in the areas we visit and sharing stories of our lives and yours is what makes for a fun day for everyone. We appreciate when we receive a review such as yours as it reinforces our efforts for your tour satisfaction. The details you provided about each tour will really help future guests to understand what to expect from our company, and we really appreciate it. Thank you once again for your time in writing this review and for allowing us to show you our beautiful country! We hope to see you again in the future
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful day with Francesco & Joe Banana Tours in Florence
This is our 3rd time booking with Joe Banana Tours and we were not disappointed. Francesco met us at the ship on time with a luxury van for the 6 of us. We first went to Pisa and on the way, he told us stories of the Tuscan life, food, history, etc. What a site! It was never really on my bucket list, but it was on one of our groups, but so glad I saw it. Overwhelming. We were lucky to get there early before the big groups got there so we got wonderful pictures. From there we went to Lucca. Amazing little town and we'll go back! Francesco gave us the sites to see on our own, and we were able to roam the streets and get wonderful pictures. Leaving Lucca we traveled to Florence, stopping at the best sights for pictures. He continued educating us on Florence. He recommended a spot for lunch and phoned ahead to make sure they could accommodate us. It was delicious!! Since we didn't have time to do museums, he suggested we visit a local winery in Chianti and SO GLAD we did! We were the only ones there and they gave us a tour of the winery and we had wonderful tastings. The wines were delicious and several of us purchased bottles. It was a great deviation from the crowds of Florence and an opportunity to see the countryside! Francesco got us back to the ship in plenty of time and we had a really delightful day with him. Once again Joe Banana tours took special care of us & we thoroughly enjoyed Francesco!
Response from the operator: Dear Tharley01, Our drivers want to make your tours memorable and when we receive a kind review acknowledging such efforts, it reinforces our goals for customer satisfaction. As a private company, we are able to provide a more personal touch during your tours that is usually not offered by cruise ships or larger tour operators, and being our drivers all local they pride themselves to help you customise your private service in order to offer you a unique Experience you will never forget! Thank you for acknowledging the value in the services we offer and once again for choosing Joe Banana Limos. We hope to see you again in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Florence & Pisa
We got to see everything we wanted and rate our driver, guide, and total 9-hour tour experience as excellent. This was day 1 of 3 for my family & me with Joe Banana Limos. We were on a cruise and hired them for all 3 city stops in Italy. I can only rave about the drivers and guides. Also, I want to mention Marianna who was my connection to the company while I was deciding on what to book. She was so kind and patient with me while I made up my mind. Bottom line - wonderful company. Don't hesitate to hire then.
Response from the operator: Dear Bobbi1010, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about the multiple services for which you kindly engaged our company. We all appreciate your feedback and acknowledgement of our efforts to make your traveling experience with us as seamless as possible. We believe in a team approach and respect the value contributed by each person in our company to ultimately provide you with a vacation experience to remember forever. To have had the opportunity to work with your family and help you customize such an important family trip means a lot to us. We hope that the memories you made will last a lifetime and you will have the opportunity to create new ones with us on a future trip to Italy! It would be our honor to provide you with services again!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $635 to $1,388
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 46
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Pisa & Florence: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.
How much does Pisa & Florence cost?
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Prices start at $635 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Pisa & Florence take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.
Is Pisa & Florence worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Pisa & Florence?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Pisa & Florence suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Pisa & Florence?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Pisa & Florence start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
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On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Florence?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Pisa & Florence?
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Included: Private transportation; In-vehicle air conditioning; Stop in Pisa and time to visit the city; and Stops at the main sites in Florence, such as the Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and m. Not included: Entrance Fees and guides in sites; Meals and Drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Pisa & Florence include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Florence. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Pisa & Florence?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Pisa & Florence wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Pisa & Florence if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Florence. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Pisa & Florence?
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Across 9 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Pisa & Florence?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including from Livorno Port, from La Spezia port. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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