Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan worth booking?
Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan is a 8-hour experience in Livorno, Italy, from $912 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (7)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $912 per person
Experience the charm of Siena and San Gimignano on a scenic day trip from Livorno through the Tuscan countryside. Begin in Siena, a city known for its medieval character, historic squares, and rich traditions. Your time here will vary depending on the option selected. In the afternoon, continue to San Gimignano, famous for its skyline of towers and stunning hilltop setting. Enjoy free time to explore its streets, shops, and panoramic views. This experience is available in different options, so please choose carefully. You can explore Siena at your own pace with a multilingual audio app while enjoying free time in San Gimignano, upgrade to a private guided visit in Siena, or enhance your day with a guided experience that also includes a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine tasting in the countryside. Choose the option that best suits your travel style and enjoy Tuscany your way!
What you get
About this experience
Experience the charm of Siena and San Gimignano on a scenic day trip from Livorno through the Tuscan countryside. Begin in Siena, a city known for its medieval character, historic squares, and rich traditions. Your time here will vary depending on the option selected. In the afternoon, continue to San Gimignano, famous for its skyline of towers and stunning hilltop setting. Enjoy free time to explore its streets, shops, and panoramic views. This experience is available in different options, so please choose carefully. You can explore Siena at your own pace with a multilingual audio app while enjoying free time in San Gimignano, upgrade to a private guided visit in Siena, or enhance your day with a guided experience that also includes a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine tasting in the countryside. Choose the option that best suits your travel style and enjoy Tuscany your way!
What's included
Included
- Local guide in Siena for 1 hour
- Minivan with english speaking driver from Livorno port to Siena and San Gimignano and back
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Siena
Visit the city and enjoy free time Siena is a stunning medieval city in the heart of Tuscany, renowned for its Gothic architecture, historic charm, and vibrant traditions. Its Piazza del Campo, one of Italy’s most beautiful squares, hosts the famous Palio di Siena, a historic horse race. The city is also home to the magnificent Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena), adorned with intricate marble decorations and masterpieces by artists like Michelangelo and Donatello. With its winding streets, medieval towers, and rich artistic heritage, Siena offers an unforgettable journey into Italy’s past and culture.
120 minutes here
San Gimignano
Walk in the city center of the Medieval Village of San Gimignano San Gimignano is a medieval hilltop town in Tuscany, famous for its well-preserved towers, earning it the nickname "The Town of Fine Towers". A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it boasts stunning medieval architecture, charming cobbled streets, and breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside. Highlights include Piazza della Cisterna, the Collegiate Church (Duomo), and the Torre Grossa, the tallest of its towers. Known for its Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine, local delicacies, and vibrant history, this town offers an authentic taste of Tuscany’s medieval past.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Shore with Siena tour for 6
Pickup included
Shore with Siena App for 5
Pickup included
Shore with Siena App for 6
Pickup included
Shore with Siena App for 8
Pickup included
Shore with Siena tour for 4
Pickup included
Shore with Siena App for 4
Pickup included
Shore with Siena tour for 5
Pickup included
Shore with Siena tour for 7
Pickup included
Shore with Siena tour for 8
Pickup included
Shore with Siena App for 7
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- ACCORD Italy Smart Tours & Experiences
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Everything not specifically indicated in the included list
- Other services available upon request and payment of relevant supplement
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 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
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highly recommend this...
Highly recommend this tour! Simone was the best guide and driver! Simone arranged an unplanned wine tasting for us at a fantastic local winery in San Gigmone. Sylvia was our amazing local guide in Siena. Fun and full of energy and knowledge. The town of San Gigmone is beautiful!
Response from the operator: Dear Customer, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on the tour and that Simone made your experience extra special with his flexibility and local insight. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! We're also glad you enjoyed your time with Sylvia in Siena, she truly loves sharing her knowledge and energy with our guests. San Gimignano is indeed a gem, and we're happy you appreciated its beauty. We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable adventure in Tuscany! Best regards, ACCORD Team
via Viator
Private Day Tour
We enjoyed our private day tour our Driver Simone was great very accomodating, he really looked after my 81 year old Mother who did not part take in the tour around Siena, he made an extra stop so that we could take advantage of our time there which was great, he also went out of his way in the end to find a Pharmacy for us which was greatly appreciated, the only reason I did not give this tour a 5 star rating was because I did not get to see the Duomo in Siena or the Museum which I really wanted to see, my guide was great but I feel should have pre purchased the tickets then I would have reimbursed her & I could have got to see what I was really hoping to see, however I still really enjoyed the tour & my time with the guide. Many Thanks
Response from the operator: Dear Stella, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the kindness and courtesy of our driver and guide. Unfortunately the Cathedral was not included in the program, at your request we could have included it anyway.... It might be a good excuse to visit us again, what do you say? Thank you and have a good time
via Viator
Beautiful Siena.
This was a great trip. Siena was absolutely beautiful. The roads to get there were very curvy and my son got car sick. The tour guide at Siena was great. She was very flexible and was open to our changes and what we were interested in. We extended our time at Siena in order to be able to sit down for lunch. We were only able to be at San G for 10 min. The driver was also flexible with our changes but we did feel a little rushed. We could’ve spent the entire day at Siena. It was marvelous.
via Viator
An enjoyable visit to Siena and San Gimignano
The trip to Siena was enjoyable and the our guide there was passionate about her community and its history. Our guide spent too much time on details that we would not remember and was a bit too slow paced for us. Siena itself is a fascinating place to visit and is a good pair with San Gimignano and makes for a full day. San Gimignano was full of tourist but delightful to visit. We found the tour to be pricey for what it offered.
via Viator
Sienna, San Gimignano (and Pisa!)
Francesco, our driver, was an absolute asset to us on this tour! He accommodated our wishes and requests and even took us on some backroads for the best scenery he could find! We met him right at the port where he was waiting, holding a sign with our name. He navigated the streets with expertise and ease and made us very comfortable on the ride. He briefed us on a little bit of history in the area and answered some questions we had along the way. At the first stop in Sienna, we met our guide Sigriet at St. Catherine's Basilica. In earnest, Sigriet was a detriment to us exploring the city on this tour. While she explained the history and vastly detailed St. Catherine's importance to Sienna, we spent FAR too much time on these aspects, and would rather have had more time to visit the Duomo. Instead, we had to choose between the Duomo and the museum and Sigriet suggested the museum. I'm not certain that was the best option, especially given the very limited time we had there, but it was what it was. We would have loved to explore more of the different neighborhoods as well. We grabbed a quick bite to eat at the museum cafeteria and then it was time to go. Sigriet was kind enough to take us past the drop-off point to meet up with Francesco. From there, we drove to San Gimignano. Francesco drove up a side road leading to the City to share with us the most picturesque spot he knew to see the whole town. It was beautiful with the Tuscan hills, vineyards, and olive groves in the foreground. He informed us of some tips to see in the town and talked a bit about the towers then left us to explore on our own. With a little more time (and better mobility) we would have loved to have climbed one of the towers to see the inside, but we just didn't have time. Afterward, we had requested (when booking the tour) to allow time to detour to Pisa for a quick photo of the leaning tower. Francesco so kindly obliged (keeping us informed of the time allotments throughout the day) and we took a quick 15-minute stop to see the famous landmark. Upon returning to the ship, we felt like had made fantastic use of our port day in Livorno!
Response from the operator: Dear Sarah, We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Francesco in Siena and San Gimignano, as well as the brief stop in Pisa. Your detailed description of your experiences during the tour is very helpful for anyone considering a similar visit. We apologize for the less satisfying experience with the guide Sigriet in Siena, but we appreciate your honest feedback. Such feedback is valuable and can help us improve our tour offerings in the future. We hope you had a wonderful stay in Livorno and that this excursion added a special touch to your visit. Thank you for sharing with us, Best regards ACCORD Team
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $912 to $1,279
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by ACCORD Italy Smart Tours & Experiences, who run 60 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.7.
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Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Livorno.
How much does Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan cost?
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Prices start at $912 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Livorno usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan 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 Livorno is not rushed.
Is Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Livorno, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan 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 Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan?
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Around 2 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 Livorno 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 Livorno and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan 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 Livorno 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 Livorno?
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On Outty we rank every Livorno experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting, Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting, Bolgheri: Classic Wine Tasting with Winery Tour. 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 Livorno?
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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 Livorno?
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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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What is included in Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan?
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Included: Local guide in Siena for 1 hour; and Minivan with english speaking driver from Livorno port to Siena and San Gimignano and back. Not included: Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Livorno. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan offered in?
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It is offered in English and Italian. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan?
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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 Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Livorno. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan?
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Across 7 reviews averaging 4.4 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. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano by private minivan?
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There are 10 options to choose from, including Shore with Siena tour for 6, Shore with Siena App for 5, Shore with Siena App for 6, Shore with Siena App for 8. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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