Florence Shore Excursion from La Spezia
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Florence's historic center
- Visit the iconic Duomo cathedral
- Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio bridge
- Discover Renaissance art and architecture
- Enjoy panoramic views of the city
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from La Spezia to Florence
- Guided tour of Florence's historic center
- Visit to the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Be sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time, at the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
See the most important landmarks of the city center like the fabulous marble Dome with its bell tower, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) and the Signoria Square, the tour will terminate a the characteristic Central Market where you will have the opportunity to taste many local dishes and by excellent local products.
Pass by: By choosing the dedicated tour option ticket, you will continue your journey through the history of art with the entrance to the Accademia Museum in Florence. Here you can admire Michelangelo's original statue of David , a masterpiece that embodies the artistic perfection of the Renaissance. In addition to the David, the museum houses unfinished sculptures that reveal the artist's creative process, and a collection of paintings and ancient musical instruments that further enrich the experience. The Accademia offers you a unique immersion in the art and culture of a timeless Florence, making your experience even more special.
Pass by: The Piazza della Signoria has been the center of political life in Florence since the 14th century with the prominent Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the square.
Pass by: Visit Central Market, one of the results from the time of risanamento, during the late nineteenth century. Inside, is possible to find primary ingredients of Tuscan cuisine, fruits and vegetable stands as well as nuts and spices. Outside, you can find leather goods.
Pass by: Is the cathedral of Florence, Italy (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and structurally completed by 1436.
Pass by: The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River.
Pass by: Back at the same place where you left
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
- Confirm your booking details and provide accurate contact information
- Be aware of the return time to the port to avoid missing your ship
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
- Bring a camera to capture the city's stunning architecture
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Departure times are subject to change due to arrival to Cruise ships
- Please, specify Ship Name and Boarding time
- Be sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure time, at the meeting point you will find the staff wearing a GREEN T-Shirt. No refund will be give in case of late coming
- If your ship makes an itinerary change or schedule change and you arrive in a different port or in a different schedule, please do not assume your tour has been cancelled. your tour will be schedule for the new port or for the new timing. Please call our representative to confirm the new details.
- Meeting point just outside the cruise terminal
- Return in time to the ship guaranteed.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the entrance time at the Accademia Gallery ticket office
- If you have selected Accademia Option, you receive an exclusive ENTRY CODE by your escort the day of the excursion.
- Present the ENTRY CODE at the Accademia Gallery Box Office in order to collect your ticket
- In the event of changes to the itinerary due to events not directly dependent on our company, entrance tickets to the Accademia Museum cannot be refunded.
Traveler reviews
Easy Firenze
First time using Viator. Could not have been easier. Just like a ship excursion, but less than half the price. Transfer allowed for roaming at your own pace and seeing exactly what you wanted to see. Would recommend
Great day walking in Florence
This was a great way to spend a few hours visiting the highlights of Florence. Marina our guide was excellent! She paid attention to details and was very communicative with us for meeting places and our pick up and drop off times. The tour gave us time to go on our own and explore, which we enjoyed. We had a few unruly passengers on our tour, but Marina handled the situation tactfully and with great professionalism, which solved the situation. She gave us a great day with great suggestions for places to eat and shop. You won’t be disappointed with this tour and tour guide.
Great decision
This is - in my opinion- the best way to get from La Spezia to Florence! I booked this then did my own planning in Florence (Accademia, Santa Maria, shopping, etc). It was perfect. My day, my way.
Extremely disappointing
Trip advisor needs to do better. The company Shore Experience that they have hired is beyond unprofessional. There is zero communication and you get nothing for the big price that they charge. All they really do is transport you. The speed that the tour leader walks at is snail speed. Half the time is spent on the phone by these tour leaders. Pathetic and highly unprofessional. Just not fair that we pay all this $$ to get this substandard quality.
Not so great transportation--but a nice day in Florence!
We paid for a bus ride to and from Florence. There was a lot of confusion at the port as to which bus we were to get on (there were 3 guides from the same company). Of note, the bus driver wasn't friendly, never acknowledged or spoke to the passengers which isn't what we're used to. Once we arrived, we had a lovely day on our own exploring this fantastic city. We were all told to be back at the bus at a set time. Everyone made that timeline, however tje bus didn't. He was 20 mins late. Lastly, this trip said it was 8.5 hours. We returned an hour and 20 minutes late, good thing we didn't miss our ship. Not very happy with this company.