Explore the Tuscan coast by car. Viareggio’s seaside promenade brims with Liberty-style buildings, while Pietrasanta’s marble art studios and medieval center enthrall culture lovers, no train needed, and short distances from Lucca.
The journey begins with your personalized pickup in Livorno. Your driver will take you to your stops, helping you make the most of your time by pointing out the attractions that best match your interests and pace. You'll spend your time exactly how you want, creating an unforgettable day that's uniquely yours.
Livorno to Viareggio is about 22 miles (35 km) and takes roughly 30 minutes by car. From Viareggio to Pietrasanta is a short drive of around 8 miles (13 km), taking approximately 15 minutes. Both destinations are easy and straightforward to reach from Livorno, making this a relaxed and well-paced day trip along the Tuscan coast.
Yes, Pietrasanta is one of Tuscany's best-kept secrets for art enthusiasts. The town has a high concentration of sculpture studios, bronze foundries, marble workshops, and contemporary galleries. The Sketch Museum offers a fascinating look at the creative process behind large-scale works. Many studios welcome visitors, and the Piazza Duomo is often used as an open-air exhibition space.
Yes, Viareggio is a very family-friendly destination. The wide, flat promenade is easy to walk with young children, the sandy beach is gently sloping and safe for swimming, and the beach clubs offer rental sunbeds and children's play areas. The Carnival Museum is also engaging for children, with its colorful giant floats and interactive displays. Both Viareggio and Pietrasanta are compact enough to explore without long walks.
Viareggio is famous for two things: its elegant seaside promenade lined with Liberty-style (Italian Art Nouveau) buildings and beach clubs, and its spectacular Carnival, one of the most celebrated in Italy. Held each year in late winter, the Viareggio Carnival is renowned for its enormous, satirical papier-mache floats. The Carnival Museum on Viale Marco Polo displays full-scale float replicas year-round.
Pietrasanta is a small medieval town with a remarkable international art scene, built around its proximity to the Carrara marble quarries. Sculptors from around the world, including Fernando Botero and Igor Mitoraj, have worked here, and their pieces are displayed throughout the town's piazzas and galleries. The Duomo di San Martino, the clock tower, and the surrounding streets are full of studios, galleries, and artisan workshops.
The Versilia coastline is known for exceptional seafood. In Viareggio, the local specialties include cacciucco (a rich, spiced seafood stew), cee in padella (pan-fried baby eels, a traditional winter dish), and fresh grilled fish at one of the waterfront restaurants. In Pietrasanta, the dining scene is more intimate, with trattorias serving hearty Tuscan classics and locally sourced ingredients alongside the freshest seafood.
Summer is ideal for Viareggio's beach scene, when the promenade and beach clubs are in full swing, and the sea is warm. Spring and fall are perfect for Pietrasanta, when the town is calm, galleries are open, and the light is beautiful for exploring on foot. If visiting in late January or February, Viareggio's Carnival brings the city to life with parades, music, and a festive atmosphere that is well worth timing your trip around.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.