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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence with guaranteed return on time

4.1111 reviewsLa Spezia Cruise Port (La Spezia Terminal Crociere)

  • 8h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

  • WiFi on board
  • Return on time guaranteed
  • Comfortable journey with coach
  • Free wi-fi on the bus
  • Complimentary glass of wine in Florence
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free map of Florence
  • Assistance on board
  • Accademia Gallery ticket (if option selected)
  • English and Spanish speaking escort

What's not

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. 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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  2. 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.

    4.5 h

  3. By choosing the dedicated tour option ticket, you will continue 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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  4. The Piazza della Signoria has been the center of political life in Florence since the 14th century with the prominent Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the square.

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  5. 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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  6. Is the cathedral of Florence, Italy (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and structurally completed by 1436.

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  7. The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River.

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  8. Back at the same place where you left

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.1

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Ratings come from 110 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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  • 1Terrible Experience!

    Too much time in Florence & Piza unless going to museums; so waste of an hour in Florence & waste of 50 minutes time in Piza! Told to leave bag on bus, but different bus picked up in Piza. That being said, they told me the other bus would leave bag @ terminal for pick up, & @ terminal was told it was sent to ship. It was not, & we lost to expensive brand new umbrellas. We want a full refund!!!!

    Carolyn_Svia Viator

  • 1Stay Away From this tour Company!

    We purchased this tour to travel to Florence to see the statute of David. The addmission ticket was part of the tour. The tour employee walked us to the museum and was unable to provide the necessary tickets to enter. We were told we could ask for a refund and the employee left us in the street. Poorly run organization!

    John_Mvia Viator

  • 5Trip to Florence from La Spezia

    Pick up was well organised and on time. Driver and tour guide excellent the tour guide describing the itinerary clearly for the large bus group.

    Thomas_Mvia Viator

  • 5Day trip to Florence

    Excellent trip. Our guide, Marti was very knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. Long day, but if you want to see Florence it is definitely worth it.

    Sarah_Svia Viator

  • 4Florence is amazing and...

    Florence is amazing and seeing David a once in a lifetime experience! It was a rushed tour though because of timing!

    Lesley_Cvia Viator

  • 5Be aware you are on your...

    Be aware you are on your own with this tour once you get off the bus. If you decide to walk, be prepared to walk several miles. The guide will give you a map and suggest options for you to see. The streets are difficult to match up with the map so using a walking app with your phone is helpful.

    Dan_Bvia Viator

Know before you go

Meeting point
Upon debarkation, passengers must takes one of the free shuttle bus from the pier till the terminal (ride takes 5 minutes) Staff will wait for you at the terminal exit with wearing a GREEN T-Shirt
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Tickets
Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 60 travellers
Operated by
Sightseeing Experience
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

How it compares in La Spezia

  • Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 47 city tours we list in La Spezia.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 47.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About La Spezia

La Spezia is a Ligurian port on the Gulf of Poets, with a naval harbour, museums and the main rail gateway to the Cinque Terre villages and Portovenere.

La Spezia lies at the head of a deep gulf on the Ligurian coast, ringed by hills of olive groves and sheltered by a long breakwater. It is an important naval base as well as a commercial port, and a seafront promenade, Passeggiata Morin, runs beside the harbour. The Amedeo Lia Museum holds paintings and medieval works, and the Castello di San Giorgio on a hill above keeps finds from the area.

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