Yes, if you head straight for the train. Ships dock at Livorno, about 26 km from Pisa. Take the port shuttle into Livorno and bus 1, or a taxi, to Livorno Centrale, then a regional train of 15-20 minutes to Pisa Centrale; the hunt starts at the Tuttomondo mural about 5 minutes' walk away. Ship to start takes about an hour and the hunt about 2 hours, so a normal 8-9 hour port day leaves a safe margin.
Scavenger huntPisa Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided TourRiddles at every stopAbout 2 hours · start any time
5 € - 11 €
Outdoor escape gamePisa Escape GameA puzzle at every stopAbout 2 hours · start any time
5 € - 11 €
Self-guided audio walking tourPisa Self-Guided Walking Audio TourJust listen and walkAbout 3 hours · listen as you walk
4 € - 9 €
City guidesPisa City Guides by World City TrailPlaces to eat, see and drink
Price range: 4.99 € through 19.99 €From Livorno cruise port to the Tuttomondo mural
- Take the Porto di Livorno 2000 shuttle bus from the ship into central Livorno, about 10 minutes; it runs for the whole ship call. Livorno Centrale station is not walkable from the cruise berths.
- From central Livorno, take city bus 1 to Livorno Centrale, about 15 minutes; buy the ticket before boarding and validate it on the bus. A taxi from the berth to the station takes about 10 minutes.
- Take a regional train from Livorno Centrale to Pisa Centrale, about 15-20 minutes, with frequent departures.
- From Pisa Centrale, walk about 5 minutes to Keith Haring's Tuttomondo mural on the wall of the Sant'Antonio Abate convent, near Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, and start the hunt.
A Pisa day from Livorno, hour by hour
- 0:00Off the ship; port shuttle into central Livorno and bus 1, or a taxi straight to Livorno Centrale.
- 0:35Regional train to Pisa Centrale, then a short walk to the Tuttomondo mural.
- 1:00Start the hunt: Santa Maria della Spina, Palazzo Blu and Piazza dei Cavalieri along the way.
- 3:00Finish at the Battistero di San Giovanni on Piazza dei Miracoli, next to the Leaning Tower; take the LAM Rossa bus or walk back to Pisa Centrale.
- 3:40Train back to Livorno Centrale, then bus and shuttle, or a taxi, to the ship.
- 4:40Back on board, ideally 1.5 hours or more before all-aboard time.
Tips for Pisa when time is short
- Livorno Centrale is not walkable from the cruise berths; use the shuttle plus bus 1, or a taxi.
- Buy local bus tickets before boarding, at station machines or kiosks, and validate them on the bus.
- From the finish, Pisa San Rossore station is only about 400 m away, but not all trains stop there; Pisa Centrale is about 30 minutes on foot or a short LAM Rossa ride from the 'Torre' stop.
- Climbing the Leaning Tower needs a timed ticket booked in advance and is not part of the hunt time, so add it only if your port day allows.
- Piazza dei Miracoli is very crowded around midday when coach excursions arrive; you can change the order of the stops in the app.
Why a self-guided game works on a port day
- You start when you step off the ship, not at a fixed tour time, and nobody waits for a group.
- Everyone in your party can follow on their own phone with one booking reference.
- You can stop for lunch or a swim and carry on later, and end the game whenever you need to head back.
- Google Maps guides you from stop to stop, and the game needs no entry tickets.
Pisa cruise stop: questions
How far is Pisa from Livorno cruise port?
About 26 km by road. By train, Livorno Centrale to Pisa Centrale takes under 20 minutes, with frequent departures.
Can I walk from the ship to Livorno station?
No. Take the port shuttle into central Livorno and city bus 1, or a taxi of about 10 minutes from the berth.
How do I get from Pisa Centrale to the Leaning Tower?
It is about a 30-minute walk through the old town, or take the LAM Rossa bus towards Park Pietrasantina and get off at the 'Torre' stop. The hunt also takes you there on foot.
Is there a station near the Leaning Tower?
Yes, Pisa San Rossore is about 400 m (around 5 minutes' walk) from Piazza dei Miracoli, but not all trains stop there.
Where does the Pisa hunt start?
At the Tuttomondo mural by Keith Haring, on the wall of the Sant'Antonio Abate convent near Pisa Centrale station. It ends at the Battistero di San Giovanni, after the Tower of Pisa and the Cattedrale di Pisa.
Do I need to book a time slot?
No. You book online, receive your booking reference by email straight away and start whenever you are ashore. The ticket has no time limit, so it still works if your ship arrives late or your plans change.
What do we need on the day?
A charged smartphone with mobile data, the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play, and your booking reference. A power bank helps on a long port day.
Port and transport details checked in November 2026. Docking positions and timetables change, so always check your ship’s all-aboard time and your cruise line’s port information before you set off.