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
Great way to see Florence in a day from the cruise port
The experience team made it so easy for us to go to Florence for the day right from our cruise ship. They were friendly and accommodating, and our guide gave a lovely overview of the history and region, along with a solid plan for us to experience the city in the four hours we had to spend. We love independent tours, so this was perfect for us. The bus has WiFi - ask for the password - and it’s quite comfortable.
Great way to see some Florence highlights from La Spezia
Very fast but great overview of Florence highlights, though not a true guided tour. Our guide, Martina had a large group (including others who didn’t book through Viator) but kept everyone very well informed about where and when to meet up. We added the Accademia portion and got to see Michelangelo’s David and other incredible artwork and sculpture. We had free time before the bus ride back to La Spezia to eat and walk around/shop. Our bus driver, Alessio was also terrific, and we got back to our ship with time to spare.
Amazing Florence Rushed tiring but worth seeing!
Overall it's a lovely outing, but it's fast paced and not relaxing. We decided to book the walking tour which on one hand was useful for a first time visit to see the main sights we only stopped at 3 of the many beautiful sights and were given 10 minutes to take photos. The walk is a fast pace, and I felt rushed. I made the error of booking a galeria ticket, to see Micheal Amgelos famous David. The gallery actually has many amazing works to see, but do do it all in a day is really rushed. You just can't take it all in, in 4.5 hours and also walk from the bus stop to all the sights. I would recommend a stay over in Florence. For those who only have a day, rather skip the galleria and stop at one of the squares and enjoy a meal or a Gelato. The tour guide was helpful and friendly. My mom (79) and I (56), enjoyed the day, but we did not sit, for not even one minute! We even ate our Gelato while moving and rushing to get to the gallery, not to miss our booked time. If you do decide to do the gallery, book it last, give yourself 40 minutes to walk back to bus, and 40 minutes in Gallery. Also Florence is very crowded, so brisk walking is not really easy. Overall it's a wonderful place with incredible sights, but really rushed, no time to shop or eat really, if you want to see the landmarks, but it is still amazing.
Great way to get to Florence
The trip was great. All we needed was transportation so this was perfect. The guide, Marina, was wonderful. The only negative was it was difficult to find the meeting point with so many tour groups around
Excellent day trip to Florence
Marina was an excellent tour guide: very knowledgeable and well organized. Everything was on schedule and as advertised. She provided key information during the walking tour without being overwhelming. There was cold water and WiFi on the bus. Overall excellent experience during our day trip to Florence! 5/5.