Pisa & Lucca
Pisa & Lucca Shore Excursion
Tower in the morning, walled Lucca in the afternoon — Tuscany's best short-call combo.
Pisa & Lucca is the smartest combo when your call is 7–9 hours or Florence feels too ambitious. Two compact destinations 30–45 minutes from Livorno with minimal motorway risk on return.
Morning at Piazza dei Miracoli: Leaning Tower photos, cathedral interior, optional climb. Transfer to Lucca for afternoon wall walk or bike ride, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and gelato.
Less motorway exposure than Florence days — return confidence is high even on summer afternoons. Ideal best-short-port excursion.
Does not include Florence — choose Tuscany Highlights if you need the Duomo on the same call.
Highlights
- Pisa Leaning Tower and cathedral
- Lucca Renaissance walls
- Bike hire on Lucca ramparts
- Short transfer distances
What a good tour includes
- Licensed guide
- Coach transport
- Tower tickets where stated
- Return timed to ship
Getting there from the cruise port
Ships dock at Livorno cruise terminal. Allow 15–20 minutes taxi to Livorno Centrale for trains, or meet your coach at the terminal exit. Confirm all-aboard and keep a 60–90 minute buffer — summer motorway traffic from Florence and Pisa can delay returns by 20–40 minutes.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Best excursion for calls under 9 hours
- Book tower climb ahead if wanted
- Rent bikes in Lucca — kids love it
Related excursions
Tuscany Highlights Shore Excursion
Florence and Pisa in one port day — Tuscany's essential duo with expert motorway timing.
Hidden Tuscany Day Excursion
Villages, groves and cypress lanes — Tuscany without the Duomo queues.
Family Day in Tuscany Excursion
Tower photos, wall bikes and gelato — Tuscany paced for mixed-age families.
Pisa & Lucca Shore Excursion — FAQs
Pisa & Lucca or Florence?▼
Florence for first-timer art; Pisa & Lucca for shorter calls and families.
Enough time for both?▼
Yes — both sites are compact. Allow 2 hours Pisa, 2.5 hours Lucca.