Florence (Livorno), Italy Shore Excursion and Port Reviews Florence by Train on Your Own The Arno River in Florence This one is so easy it isn't going to require any pictures. Visiting Florence by train is a great way to maximize your day and avoid a long motor coach ride to boot. When your ship is cleared in Livorno, simply debark the ship and engage one of the many taxis waiting right at the ship to take you to the train station. The fare will be around 8 euro. Ask them to take you through downtown Livorno (by the harbor) for some aditional sightseeing opportunities. Once you arrive at the train terminal purchase a round trip train ticket to Florence (currently costs 12 euro, in September, 2005) HINT: Do not forget to validate the ticket by inserting it into the little yellow validation box located on the track that the train leaves from. You must also validate it on the return trip from Florence. NOTE: If you are caught with an unvalidated ticket, the fine is 40 euro on-the-spot! Since the train originates in Livorno and terminates in Florence simply stay on the train until it stops in both directions. Be aware that the train does make intermediate stops, however. Once you arrive in Florence, the train station is only a few blocks from the epicenter of Florence tourism. When you leave the front exit of the train station look for the cathedral spire across the square. The road that will lead you to the Duomo is right on its left. You can't miss it. Be sure to get the retur4n schedule to Livorno so that you make it back in time to get to the ship. There will be taxis waiting at the train station in Livorno.