La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence with guaranteed return on time
Overview
The low cost service created to offer cruise passengers the opportunity to independently organise an unforgettable visit to one of the most famous cities of art in the world: Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, the home of the Medici, the historic buildings, the Piazza. Florence open-air museum.
By choosing the option with entrance to the famous Accademia Museum, you will be able to live a unique experience: admire the real and original statue of David by Michelangelo, an icon of world art.
Our staff, experienced and multilingual, will welcome passengers upon arrival of the shuttle bus coming from the cruise ship. On board our comfortable buses equipped with wi-fi we will arrive directly in the centre of Florence.
If you want to be sure to optimize your time, choose the "walking with local tour leader" option to be sure to see all the main monuments from the best point of view and use your free time for shopping and taste local food.
What's Included
- Free map of Florence historic center
- Complimentary glass of wine in Florence
- Round-trip air-conditioned coach transfer from La Spezia port to Florence
- Onboard Wi-Fi connection
- Guaranteed back-to-ship return on time for cruise passengers
- Accademia Gallery entry ticket (if option selected)
- Guided walking tour of Florence (if option selected)
- Experienced English and Spanish-speaking tour guide/ on board assist
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees to other Florence museums or churches (e.g., Duomo interior)
- Gratuities for driver and tour guide
Meeting Location
Largo Michele Fiorillo
19124 La Spezia SP, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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La Spezia Cruise Port (pass by)
Florence
4 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galleria dell'Accademia (pass by)
Piazza della Signoria (pass by)
Mercato Centrale (pass by)
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (pass by)
Ponte Vecchio (pass by)
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Free map of Florence historic center.
- Complimentary glass of wine in Florence.
- Round-trip air-conditioned coach transfer from La Spezia port to Florence.
- Onboard Wi-Fi connection.
- Guaranteed back-to-ship return on time for cruise passengers.
- Accademia Gallery entry ticket (if option selected).
- Guided walking tour of Florence (if option selected).
- Experienced English and Spanish-speaking tour guide/ on board assist.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Admission fees to other Florence museums or churches (e.g., Duomo interior).
- Gratuities for driver and tour guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence with guaranteed return on time is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence with guaranteed return on time will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free map of Florence historic center
- Complimentary glass of wine in Florence
- Round-trip air-conditioned coach transfer from La Spezia port to Florence
- Onboard Wi-Fi connection
- Guaranteed back-to-ship return on time for cruise passengers
- Accademia Gallery entry ticket (if option selected)
- Guided walking tour of Florence (if option selected)
- Experienced English and Spanish-speaking tour guide/ on board assist
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees to other Florence museums or churches (e.g., Duomo interior)
- Gratuities for driver and tour guide
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
