Pisa and Lucca shore excursion from La Spezia: 9 hours

Guinigi Tower is the only one in the world with four trees growing from its top.

A nine-hour shore excursion from La Spezia Port combines Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli (home to the Leaning Tower and Baptistery) with Lucca's walled old town, where you walk Via Fillungo, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and the Guinigi Tower, plus Lucca Cathedral. Private transportation with an English-speaking driver is included, with port pickup and drop-off. Wine tasting at a Montecarlo di Lucca winery is available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Knights' Square10m
2. Piazza dei Miracoli45m
3. Lucca Cathedral20m
4. Guinigi Tower30m
5. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro15m
6. Via Fillungo20m

Explore Pisa and Lucca highlights

• Visit Scuola Normale di Pisa
• See Leaning Tower, Baptistery, Duomo
• Walk through Square in Pisa
• Visit Cattedrale di Lucca
• Climb Guinigi Tower with trees
• Explore Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
• Shop along Via Fillungo
• Enjoy wine tasting at winery

The experience

Nine hours gives you time to see both cities without rushing. The tour starts with pickup at La Spezia Port and heads to Pisa first, where you'll stand in Piazza dei Miracoli to see the Leaning Tower, Baptistery and Duomo from the outside. The driver provides commentary from the vehicle and can point out the Scuola Normale di Pisa at Knights' Square as you pass through the city.

Lucca takes up the bulk of the day. You walk the Roman-grid streets of the old town (built by Romans in the 2nd century BC and still laid out in that military camp pattern), and move through Via Fillungo, the main shopping street, then Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, where medieval buildings curve around the footprint of an ancient amphitheater. The Guinigi Tower is the standout: it's the only tower in the world with four mature trees rooted on top of it, and you can see them from the street. Lucca Cathedral rounds out the stops. If you want to add a wine tasting at a winery in Montecarlo di Lucca, you can request it when you book. Tastings are available on request and subject to availability.

The vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi on board (on most vehicles), and the driver will drop you back at the port when the day ends. Drivers are not official licensed guides and cannot enter museums or churches by labor agreement, but they speak English and offer running commentary on what you see from the vehicle.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver commentary on Pisa and Lucca.
• port pickup and drop-off at La Spezia.
• WiFi on board on most vehicles.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tuscany Taste Tour di Maurizio Mancini

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking at La Spezia and need to visit both Pisa and Lucca within your port window: private transport and a set nine-hour itinerary align with cruise schedules.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What can I see at Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa?

Piazza dei Miracoli holds the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Duomo. You view them from outside the square during the tour. The driver provides commentary on the architecture and history as you stand there.

Can I add a wine tasting to this tour?

Yes, wine tasting at a winery in Montecarlo di Lucca is available on request and subject to availability. Let the operator know when you book if you'd like to include it.

What is the Guinigi Tower and why is it special?

The Guinigi Tower in Lucca is the only tower in the world with four mature trees growing from its top. You'll see it during your walk through the old town.

How does the driver commentary work if they can't enter buildings?

Drivers are professional English speakers who provide running commentary from the vehicle and as you walk the streets, explaining the sites and history. They cannot enter churches, museums or monuments by labor agreement, but they guide you through the outdoor squares and streets where most of Lucca's main attractions sit.

Is the tour accessible for travelers with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated. The vehicle is not equipped with a ramp, so you'll need to be able to transfer in and out. Infant seats and strollers are available on request at no extra charge.