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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa

327 Reviews 4.22 out of 5 stars Based on 327 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | La Spezia, Italy
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9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Let’s visit Florence and Pisa in 1 day! On board our shuttle bus with our expert excort you will easly let you reach and visit this 2 cities.
We grant you the return on time at the cruise ship!

If you prefer visiting Florence on your own you can chose the Trasnfer Option that includes only the transfer or the one that includes the Leaning Tower ticket entrance.

Moreover, with the option that includes admission to the famous Accademia Museum, you'll have the opportunity to see Michelangelo's legendary statue of David firsthand, a world-famous masterpiece that leaves everyone breathless.

What's Included

  • Free map of Firenze and Pisa
  • Port terminal pickup and guaranteed on-time return to ship
  • Walk in Florence city center ( if option selected )
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (port location only)
  • Gratuities for driver and tour escort
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo Michele Fiorillo
19124 La Spezia SP, Italy

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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La Spezia Cruise Port (pass by)

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
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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.
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3 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Galleria dell'Accademia (pass by)

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.
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Duomo (pass by)

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
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Ponte Vecchio (pass by)

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

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.
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Piazza della Signoria (pass by)

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.
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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
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Battistero di San Giovanni (pass by)

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

Enter the oldest of the three structures in the plaza followed by the Pisa Baptistry and the Leaning Tower.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Camposanto (pass by)

Look at Monumental Cemetery, where the legend claims that bodies buried in that ground will rot in just 24 hour.
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La Spezia Cruise Port (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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4.22
327 reviews

Average 4.22 out of 5 stars based on 327 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Free map of Firenze and Pisa
  • Port terminal pickup and guaranteed on-time return to ship
  • Walk in Florence city center ( if option selected )
  • Round-trip coach transport with Wi-Fi and air conditioning
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa entry ticket (if option selected)
  • Complimentary glass of wine in Florence
  • Onboard English-speaking tour escort and assistance
  • Accademia Gallery entry ticket (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (port location only)
  • Gratuities for driver and tour escort

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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