Private Walking Tour of Livorno with Guide

Livorno is the port of Tuscany, a lively city, born as a welcoming port for foreigner communities thanks to the Medici. It is different from the rest of Tuscany, with an interesting history as a free port in its past. We will start from Piazza del Municipio, the dropping point for all the shuttle busses coming from the harbour.You will see how open minded was the Medici vision in creating their cities but even the great effort we made to rebuilt the historical memories after WWII, We will see the Medici Harbour, the Old Fortress, the old district “La Venezia” with its canals and buildings, The final part will be via della Madonna known as the street of the three churches (Armenian, Greek and catholic) and the local Food Market. Authorised Guide according to the Italian Ministry of Tourism national list. Please consider that the local food market could be closed.the afternoon, on Sundays and on Italian bank holidays If you want to have a private tour send me a message..

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   Starting point of the tour. This is the dropping point of the shuttle bus coming from the harbour.

2. 2

   Piazza Grande

   10 min

   The central square of the city with its Duomo, the major church in town..

3. 3

   Sinagoga di Livorno

   10 min

   Livorno has always been known as an open city, hosting various religious communities . We will see the Synagogue from the outside and talk about the importance of the Jewish community in town.

4. 4

   Via Grande

   10 min

   It is literally "the big street" of the city , the central one. And even the shopping area where yu can go back after the tour and before leaving.

5. 5

   Fortezza Vecchia

   15 min

   This is the Medicean old harbor and its first military fortress. The Medici family develloped the city around this little harbour, now symbolised even by the statue of "Quattro mori". You can even see the fishermen selling their fresh products and working.

6. 6

   Chiesa Santa Caterina da Siena

   10 min

   The church that resumes the history of Livorno and its oldest district "La Venezia"

7. 7

   Chiesa dei Greci Uniti

   10 min

   Via della Madonna is known as the street of three churches (Catholic, Greek and Armenian) and this is the symbol of the intercultural heritage of the city.

8. 8

   Mercato Delle Vettovaglie

   10 min

   We will end at the “Mercato Centrale”, the local food market and soul of the city, where you see, smell and observe the atmosphere of the city. You can find here the local and popular street food like "cinque e cinque" (the chickpea pancake) or "frati", the local donaughts. Please consider that if you book for the afternoom or on Sunday the local central market is closed to the public,

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• it is a walking tour so please consider this detail before booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.