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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa

4.1(369 reviews)La Spezia, Italy
9hDurationGerman, English, Italian, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travel from La Spezia to Florence and Pisa in one day by shuttle bus. An expert escort will accompany you, ensuring timely return to your cruise ship. This excursion is suitable for travelers who want a guided experience. Alternatively, choose the Transfer Option for independent exploration in Florence, which includes either just the transfer or the Leaning Tower ticket. There is also an option that includes admission to the Accademia Museum, allowing you to see Michelangelo's statue of David.

Itinerary

1

La Spezia Cruise Port

Be sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time, at the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming

2

Florence

See the most important landmarks of the city center like the fabulous marble Dome with its bell tower, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) and the Signoria Square, the tour will terminate a the characteristic Central Market where you will have the opportunity to taste many local dishes and by excellent local products.

3

Galleria dell'Accademia

By choosing the dedicated tour option, your journey through the history of art with the entrance to the Accademia Museum in Florence. Here you can admire Michelangelo's original statue of David , a masterpiece that embodies the artistic perfection of the Renaissance. In addition to the David, the museum houses unfinished sculptures that reveal the artist's creative process, and a collection of paintings and ancient musical instruments that further enrich the experience. The Accademia offers you a unique immersion in the art and culture of a timeless Florence, making your experience even more special.

4

Duomo

Admire Florence Cathedral and its complex which includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site

5

Ponte Vecchio

Walk through Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge noted for the shops built along it.

6

Mercato Centrale

Visit Central Market, one of the results from the time of risanamento, during the late nineteenth century. Inside, is possible to find primary ingredients of Tuscan cuisine, fruits and vegetable stands as well as nuts and spices. Outside, you can find leather goods.

7

Piazza della Signoria

Walk through this square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, also shared with the Loggia della Signoria. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.

8

Piazza dei Miracoli

Fall in love with Pisa and the amazing Piazza Dei Miracoli: the most popular attraction in Pisa where you will have free time to visit the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery or realaxing In the green meadow under the shadow of one of this monument. You can also choose the option that includes Leaning Tower Entrance

9

Battistero di San Giovanni

Admire the largest baptistery in Italy, it is 54 m high, with a diameter of 34, built from 1152 to 1363

10

Duomo di Pisa

Enter the oldest of the three structures in the plaza followed by the Pisa Baptistry and the Leaning Tower.

11

Leaning Tower of Pisa

If selected you have the chance to climb this iconical tower, known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.

12

Camposanto

Look at Monumental Cemetery, where the legend claims that bodies buried in that ground will rot in just 24 hour.

13

La Spezia Cruise Port

Back at the same place where you left

What's included / not included

Free map of Firenze and PisaPort terminal pickup and guaranteed on-time return to shipWalk in Florence city center ( if option selected )Round-trip coach transport with Wi-Fi and air conditioningLeaning Tower of Pisa entry ticket (if option selected)Complimentary glass of wine in FlorenceOnboard English-speaking tour escort and assistanceAccademia Gallery entry ticket (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (port location only)Gratuities for driver and tour escort

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Departure times are subject to change due to arrival to Cruise ships
  • Please, specify Ship Name and Boarding time
  • The order of visit may change, please contact our local staff to confirm.
  • Be sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time, at the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
  • If your ship makes an itinerary change or schedule change and you arrive in a different port or in a different schedule, please do not assume your tour has been cancelled. your tour will be schedule for the new port or for the new timing. Please call our representative to confirm the new details.
  • Meeting point just outside the cruise terminal
  • Return in time to the ship guaranteed.
  • Pisa tower: entry is not allowed for children under the age of 8 (completed or to be completed in the current year)
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the entrance time at the Accademia Gallery ticket office
  • If you have selected Accademia Option, you receive an ENTRY CODE by your escort the day of the excursion.
  • Present the ENTRY CODE at the Accademia Gallery Box Office in order to collect your ticket
  • In the event of changes to the itinerary due to events not directly dependent on our company, entrance tickets to the Accademia Museum cannot be refunded.
  • Official Admission to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze: Adult (26+) €20.00. Additional fees cover ticket purchase, agency booking fees and customer service.
  • If you book Accademia Tickets or Guided Tour, please insert all the customer names, otherwise, we cannot be held responsible for denied entry, and it will not be possible to claim any refund or other form of compensation.

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