Tour to Florence & Tuscany from La Spezia Port
Start your private tour of Florence and Tuscany from La Spezia Port! Admire Florence and have a glance of the world famous Tuscan countryside.
from €950 · 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Back on board before all aboard, guaranteed
The itinerary
Start your adventure to Florence & Tuscany from La Spezia Port
Admire the magnificent beauty of Renaissance art and beauty in Florence, its imposing Cathedral, Baptistry, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Old Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Museum and so much more! Enjoy a ride through the world famous Tuscan countryside riding among rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves.
Piazzale Michelangelo
Relax and enjoy Viale dei Colli, a tree-lined street considered one of the most beautiful in the world. This avenue winds up and down the hill from east to west on the Southern side of the Arno river, reaching its peak at Piazzale Michelangelo before winding back down to Porta Romana.
Get your camera ready because this panoramic square is home to a bronze copy of Michelangelo’s David and has one of the best views of the entire city and its surroundings.
San Miniato chruch and Belvedere Fortress
Close by Piazzale Michelangelo atop a hill admire the church of San Miniato al Monte, a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture.
Leaving San Miniato, continue downhill toward Forte Belvedere, a fortress high above the city built around 1590 by the Grand Duke Ferdinand de’ Medici to protect the Medici villas.
Down to the Roman gate and Pitti Palace
After Forte Belvedere pass through one of the old gates to the city center, once also part of the ring of walls – the Porta Romana. Following Via Romana reach the imposing Pitti Palace, a Medici Villa then the King’s up until the 1920s.
Today Pitti Palace encloses many of the city’s important museums such as the Gallery of Modern Art, the Costume Gallery and the Palatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments, the Carriage Museum, the Silver Museum, the Porcelain Museum.
Don’t miss Medici private’s garden and world-famous Boboli Gardens right behind Pitti Palace.
Stare at the magnificence of the Duomo
Stop in Piazza della Repubblica. Just a short walk down Via de’ Calzaiuoli leads you to the magnificent Duomo. Facing the holy doors of the cathedral, admire the Baptistery. This Byzantine building was built on the site of an early Christian church. The exquisite Ghiberti’s ‘Doors of Paradise’ (copy) grace the side facing the cathedral.
Piazza della Signoria
Go to Piazza della Signoria to admire Palazzo Vecchio, one of Florence’s earliest seats of government and today town hall.
In this square is located the ‘Loggia dei Lanzi’, an open air terrace museum protecting many important Roman copies of Greek sculptures as well as the original ‘Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna and the ‘Perseus’ by Bernini.
Nearby, the world-famous Uffizi Gallery built to house the Medici’s incredibly vast and precious art collection.
Piazza Santa Croce
Your driver takes you to the Piazza Santa Croce to visit the church where many famous people were buried – Michelangelo and Galileo to name just two. After your visit here, have a break! This is an excellent area for all kinds of eateries. There are some good trattorias but also pizzeria and sandwich shops nearby.
Florentine leather shops and artwork
Your driver can give you suggestions during the day and help you maximize your time. Have a peek at the leather shops and the artwork being painted in the square by local artists. Santa Croce is one of the neighborhoods famed for its local craftsman. In many of the narrow side streets you can see them at work – with leather, iron, wood, paints – most of them using their own designs in a trade passed on from father to son. This is the area where leather goods are traditionally made and there are many stores here that can testify to this.
Luxury shopping
For high fashion and high-quality clothing, the most important shopping district is the area in and around Via de’ Tornabuoni. Here, the world’s most famous designers have their shops – Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Versace, Cavalli, Coveri, just to name a few. But if it’s local crafts you are seeking you will enjoy the Santa Croce and Santo Spirito areas.
San Lorenzo outdoor market
The large outdoor market of San Lorenzo and its numerous stalls selling souvenirs, leather goods, clothing and costume jewelry should be one of your destinations in Florence.
Tuscan countryside
After you visit Florence, get the chance to admire the Tuscan countryside with a relaxing drive through idyllic landscapes. Stop in Greve in Chianti, the most typical wine village of Chianti, birthplace of the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verazzano, the first European to reach the Bay of New York.
Admire postcard views with rolling hills, wide vineyards, olive and cypress trees – you will better understand why Tuscan beauty is so famous all over the world. Your private day concludes with a drive back to your ship in La Spezia Port.
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Why you will remember it
- Free cancellation up to 24 hrs – no charge if ship misses port – full refund if cruise is canceled
- Top privacy , flexibility and comfort with pick up/drop off directly to your ship
- See Florence’s top attractions : the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery, Old Bridge and more
- Upgrade the experience with skip-the-line entry to Accademia Gallery ( Michelangelo’s David ) or Uffizi Gallery and private local guide
- Fall in love with the Tuscan countryside driving through marvelous postcard views
- Stop in Greve in Chianti , wander the typical wine village of Chianti
- Relaxing ride back to La Spezia Port, guaranteed on-time return to your ship
This tour — everything you need to know
INCLUDED:
- Private service: your party will be the only one in the vehicle
- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure
- Special Prestige Rent’s worry-free policy for cruisers: guaranteed on-time return to your ship – no charge if ship misses port – full refund if cruise is canceled
- Pick up and drop off directly at your ship in La Spezia Port
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver to lead you through the experience
- Transport with fully equipped Mercedes vehicle, free Wi-Fi and fresh bottled water
- Free time to visit Florence at your own pace
- Free time to admire Tuscany countryside
- All taxes, tolls and gasoline
- No hidden costs
Not included:
- Entrance fees (if applicable)
- Local Guide in Florence
- Meals
Optional:
- Gratuities
- Local guide for 3 hours in Florence, Euro 300.00 per party (extra hours, if needed Euro 100.00 per hour)
- Accademia Museum (Michelangelo’s David), “skip the line”, timed entrance fees, Euro 30.00 per person – if still available for the date
- Uffizi Gallery, “skip the line”, timed entrance fees, Euro 39.00 per person
- Extra hours with driver, Euro 90.00 per hour, per party, (according to our last minute availability)
Important:
Accademia & Uffizi are closed on Mon and not bookable the first Sun of each month. Tickets are subject to availability, and once purchased are not refundable/changeable.
Prices below are per party (not per person), vary depending on group size and are valid for pick up/drop off in La Spezia.
- Euro 950.00 – party of 1 person
- Euro 1000.00 – party of 2 people
- Euro 1050.00 – party of 3 people
- Euro 1100.00 – party of 4 people
- Euro 1200.00 – party of 5 people
- Euro 1300.00 – party of 6 people
- Euro 1400.00 – party of 7 people
- Euro 1500.00 – party of 8 people
For different pick up/drop off locations, larger parties (9 or more people) or customized itineraries, please Contact us for alternative options for an estimate.
Tour type: private, your party will be the only one in the vehicle
Language: the driver is English-speaking
Vehicle: Mercedes sedan or van, depending on your party size
Activity level: easy
Accessibility: the experience can accommodate people with reduced mobility and foldable wheelchair/scooters users, if advised at the time of booking
Entrance fees Accademia Museum (Michelangelo’s David) and Uffizi Gallery: we highly recommend to pre-purchase skip the line tickets.
During high season it may be impossible to find available tickets on-site.
We can buy timed entrance fees as an additional service for our clients or you can buy them on your own. In that case, please pay attention to the entrance time you choose and be sure it can fit with your schedule.
Worry-free policy for cruisers: this tour is covered by our special policy for cruisers, inclusive of guaranteed on-time return to your ship – no charge if the ship misses port – full refund if the cruise is canceled
Friendly cancellation policy: full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the departure time
Travel Safe & Book With Confidence: this tour is covered by our special Book with confidence and travel safe policy
Departure/Return point: cruiser terminal in La Spezia.
Departure time: Suggested 8:00am but you can customize it to suit your travel needs.
Please note: ask your cruise company the time you’ll be able to disembark.
Sometimes docking and disembarkation time don’t correspond, and not all passengers may disembark at the same time.
Service duration: The price includes up to 9 hours (i.e. 8:00am pick up – 5:00pm drop off).
If you’d like to extend your day, according to your ship departure schedule you can check availability directly with your driver.
Meeting instructions: As soon as you disembark catch one of the free shuttle buses waiting close to the ship, for a 2 minutes ride.
Your driver will be waiting for you where the shuttle drops you off, holding a sign with your name on it.
- 8:00am – Meet your private driver and depart from La Spezia Port
- 8:00 to 10:00am – driving time from La Spezia to Florence
- 10:00am – Arrive in Florence and stop at Michelangelo Square for the best view of the city
- 10:45am – Stop in Santa Croce Square (Basilica of Santa Croce and leather district)
- 11:30am – Stop in Repubblica Square (the heart of Florence) with more than 3 hours to admire all the city highlights (S. Maria del Fiore-Cathedral, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Belltower), Piazza Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio-Town Hall, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, San Lorenzo outdoor market), do some shopping or have lunch, etc.
- 2:00pm – Depart Florence
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm – driving through the Tuscan countryside.
Option to stop to a typical Tuscan village or winery for a visit and wine tasting - 5:00pm – Arrive at La Spezia Port and drop off at your ship
Please note: the above schedule is an example to give an idea about distances, driving and sightseeing time.
You can customize your experience: include just the stops you are interested in, time to spend at each place, etc. Simply tell your needs to the driver at the beginning of your day.
If you’d like to include a winery visit/tasting, please advise us at the time of booking so we can schedule it in advance.
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