Florence & Pisa from La Spezia Port: Private driver, 9 hours

Your driver stays in the vehicle while you explore: Italian law keeps commentary inside the car.

A private driver tour from La Spezia Port covers Florence and Pisa in 9 hours, with pickup and drop-off included and a professional English-speaking driver who can explain the architecture and history from inside the vehicle only. You choose between a driver-only option or adding a live guide for three hours in Florence. Entrance fees to the Academy, Uffizi Gallery and Leaning Tower are not included and booked separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour from La Spezia to Pisa

• Start from La Spezia Port
• Visit Pisa

The experience

La Spezia Port is the starting point at 8 am. A Mercedes Benz picks you up and takes you inland to Pisa first, then on to Florence, returning by 5 pm. The route covers roughly 9 hours total, including drive time and time to walk around each city. Your driver is a professional who speaks English and knows the region, but Italian regulations prevent him from acting as an official guide or offering commentary once you step out of the vehicle. All explanation happens while you're riding.

In Florence, you have the option to add a licensed guide for three hours, which unlocks detailed access to the major sites and their stories. Without the guide, you're free to wander on your own pace, hire a local guide separately, or simply take in the streets and squares. The same applies in Pisa: the driver can point out the Leaning Tower and other landmarks from the car, but entry tickets and guided tours inside are your choice and cost extra. This flexibility means you control how much time you spend in each place and whether you want structured interpretation or independent exploration.

The vehicle holds up to eight passengers with luggage, so families or small groups travel together in one booking. Public transportation is available if you prefer to explore on your own once you arrive in either city, though the driver remains your return transport to the port. Bring comfortable shoes. There's walking involved in both cities, though the itinerary suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private vehicle transport in a Mercedes Benz.
• professional English-speaking driver.
• pickup and drop-off at La Spezia Port.
• 9 hours of service time covering both cities.
• the option to add a licensed guide for three hours in Florence at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Guide in English08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by AIM LIMO ROME

Is this one for you?Pick the driver-only option to set your own pace and choose which museums to enter. Add the Florence guide if you want someone licensed to explain the art and architecture as you move through each room.

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Top questions

Can I visit both Florence and Pisa in one day from La Spezia?

Yes. The 9-hour tour departs La Spezia at 8 am, covers Pisa first, then Florence, and returns by 5 pm. You'll have time to walk around both cities, though entrance to major museums and monuments costs extra and is booked separately.

What's included in the private driver option versus adding a guide?

The driver-only option includes transport, pickup and drop-off, and commentary from inside the vehicle. Adding a live guide for three hours in Florence gives you a licensed guide who can walk with you, enter sites, and provide detailed historical and artistic context: entrance fees are still separate either way.

Do I need to buy tickets to the Uffizi Gallery, Academy and Leaning Tower before the tour starts?

Tickets are not included and not pre-booked for you. You arrange and purchase them separately, either in advance online or at the sites themselves. Your driver can take you to each location, but entry is your responsibility.

What can the driver explain to me during the tour?

Your driver can comment on and explain the architecture, art and history while you're in the vehicle. Once you step outside to explore on foot, Italian law prevents him from elaborating further, so all detailed commentary happens during the drive between cities and while you're riding through them.

Is the pickup from my cruise ship or hotel guaranteed?

Pickup is included from La Spezia Port at 8 am and drop-off returns you there by 5 pm. If you're staying at a hotel in the area, confirm the exact pickup location when you book.