Pisa and Florence shore excursion from La Spezia: Private minivan

Your driver navigates the narrow streets of Florence's center. A route regular tour buses cannot take.

A private minivan shore excursion from La Spezia cruise port to Pisa and Florence, with an English-speaking driver and air-conditioned Mercedes Benz for up to eight passengers. The tour stops at Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, then Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views before dropping you in Florence's Piazza della Repubblica with roughly three hours to explore the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the shopping streets on your own. The vehicle has permission to drive through Florence's historic center, accessing areas closed to larger tour buses.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Piazza dei Miracoli30m
2. Piazzale Michelangelo15m
3. Piazza Santa Crocepassing by
4. Florence Duomopassing by
5. Piazza della Repubblica2h
6. Piazza della Signoriapassing by
7. Ponte Vecchiopassing by

Visit Pisa and Florence highlights

• Tour Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
• See Leaning Tower and Cathedral exterior
• Drive to Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint
• Admire panoramic Florence views
• Pass Church of Santa Croce
• Drive through Florence historic center
• Arrive at Piazza della Repubblica
• Free time to explore Florence sights
• Return to Livorno port

The experience

Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa is your first stop. You'll see the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral from outside (internal tickets are separate). From there the route heads to Piazzale Michelangelo, one of the highest points in Florence, where the Arno River and the city's skyline spread below you. This is where most visitors take their best photographs of the trip.

Once in Florence, your driver drops you at Piazza della Repubblica with a map and directions to the main attractions within walking distance. You have roughly three hours to move through the historic center at your own pace: the Duomo with its white and green marble dome, Piazza della Signoria where Michelangelo's David replica stands in front of Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio with its jewelry shops and river views, and the Church of Santa Croce where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried. The driver tells you the exact time to return to the ship, so you know how much time you have.

The minivan seats up to eight and includes bottled water, WiFi, and an English and Spanish audio guide on board. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver provides commentary throughout the drive. Return to Livorno port happens in time to rejoin your ship.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a Mercedes Benz minivan.
• English-speaking driver.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• city map.
• pickup from La Spezia cruise port and return to Livorno port timed to your ship's schedule.

Information

Lasts 9h, runs every day, 21 start times, from € 1,087 per group, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: 07:00, 07:15, 07:30, 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 and 12:00

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

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

Book up to1d before

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tuscan Vibes

Is this one for you?The English-speaking driver and audio guide in English and Spanish mean you follow the commentary comfortably throughout the drive. If you speak either language, you'll get the context for each stop without needing a separate headset or translation app.

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Top questions

Can I go inside the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral in Pisa?

Entry tickets to the Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral are not included in the tour price, so you can choose to buy them at Piazza dei Miracoli or view them from outside during the stop.

How much time do I have to explore Florence on my own?

You have roughly three hours in Florence after the driver drops you at Piazza della Repubblica, with directions to walk to the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and other main sites nearby.

What is Piazzale Michelangelo and why is it on the itinerary?

Piazzale Michelangelo is a high viewpoint overlooking Florence and the Arno River, positioned to give you a complete view of the city before you explore it on foot. It's where most visitors take their best photographs.

Will the minivan be able to drive through Florence's narrow streets?

Yes, the minivan has permission to enter Florence's historic center and drive through the narrow streets, which is something larger tour buses cannot do, so you get closer to the main attractions before your free time begins.

What language does the driver speak?

The driver speaks English and provides commentary throughout the journey. The minivan also has an English and Spanish audio guide on board.