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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 our historical memories: for example the Synagogue temple, totally rebuilt after WWII, We will see the Medici Harbour, the Old Fortress and the local fish market, 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.
If you book the tour in the afternoon, please consider that the local food market could be closed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet in Piazza del Municipio, the dropping point of the shuttlebus from the cruises area, I will hold a paper with your name
We will end at the local food market, the heartof the city. And do not worry: it is very close toyour shuttle bus stop to go back to the cruise area
Itinerary
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1
Starting point of the tour. This is the dropping point of the shuttle bus coming from the harbour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The central square of the city with its Duomo, the major church in town..
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The church that resumes the history of Livorno and its oldest district "La Venezia"
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
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,
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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