Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from La Spezia: Private Tour

Set your own route through Pisa and Florence in one afternoon

A private shore excursion from La Spezia that takes you to Pisa and Florence with a professional English or Italian-speaking driver and air-conditioned transport. You choose which landmarks to visit and how long to spend at each one. The driver provides commentary from the vehicle and adapts the itinerary to your preferences. Pickup from the port is included, and the tour runs anywhere from a couple of hours to a full day depending on what you want to see.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Knights' Square20m
2. Piazza dei Miracoli1h
3. Piazzale Michelangelo20m
4. Piazza Santa Croce1h
5. Piazza della Repubblica1h
6. Florence Duomo40m
7. Florence Baptistery20m
8. Ponte Vecchio30m
9. Piazza della Signoria20m

Explore Pisa and Florence highlights

• Visit Knights' Square
• See Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower
• Enjoy view from Piazzale Michelangelo
• Explore Piazza Santa Croce and leather school
• Walk through Piazza della Repubblica
• Visit Florence Duomo
• See Florence Baptistery and Ghiberti's Door
• Walk across Ponte Vecchio
• Visit Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio
• Shop at leather market
• Enjoy gelato

The experience

You're dropped at the port in La Spezia with a few hours before your ship departs. Instead of waiting onboard, you book this private tour and your driver meets you with a car ready to go. The route typically covers Pisa first (the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Duomo), then heads to Florence for the major squares: Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio, the Florence Duomo and Baptistery with Ghiberti's doors, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo for the city view, and the leather market if you want to browse. The driver speaks English or Italian and gives commentary as you drive, though they cannot enter museums or churches due to labor agreements.

What makes this different from a standard group tour is the flexibility. You're not locked into a fixed schedule or a set list of stops. If you want to skip Pisa and spend the whole time in Florence, you can. If you'd rather linger at one square and skip another, the driver adjusts. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and Wi-Fi is available on most cars. All fees and taxes are included in the price, so there are no surprises at checkout. The tour can run as short as an hour or stretch to nine hours depending on how much ground you want to cover and how much time you have before your ship leaves.

The driver will pick you up at the La Spezia port and return you there with time to spare. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you request them at booking. Collapsible wheelchairs are accommodated, though the vehicles don't have ramps. If you have mobility concerns or cardiovascular issues, check with the operator before booking.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional English or Italian-speaking driver.
• pickup and return to La Spezia port.
• driver commentary at major landmarks.
• Wi-Fi on board (most vehicles).
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Tuscany Taste Tour di Maurizio Mancini

Is this one for you?English or Italian commentary means you follow along in your preferred language. If you speak neither, confirm the driver's language at booking before committing. The flexibility to set your own pace and stops works best if you already know which landmarks matter most to you. If you're visiting Florence for the first time and want expert guidance through the museums and churches, a guided tour with entry included would serve you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I visit the inside of the Duomo or Ponte Vecchio on this tour?

The driver provides commentary from outside these landmarks and from the vehicle, but cannot enter churches, museums or monuments due to labor agreements. You're welcome to step out and explore on your own at any stop, though entry fees and time inside are your responsibility.

What happens if my ship leaves earlier than I expected?

You set the duration and stops when you book, so communicate your exact port departure time to the operator. The driver will time the return to get you back to La Spezia with a buffer before your ship sails.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included. The itinerary includes time at the leather market and a gelato stop, but meals are on your own. You can ask the driver for restaurant recommendations at any stop.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

The vehicle is private to your group. Capacity depends on the car size, so confirm the number of passengers at booking to ensure the right vehicle is assigned.