Experience the Renaissance and Medici history on a low-cost shore excursion from La Spezia to Florence. Explore famous art, historic buildings, and local culture.
Experience the Renaissance and Medici history on a low-cost shore excursion from La Spezia to Florence. Explore famous art, historic buildings, and local culture.
- La Spezia Cruise Port - Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Look for staff members wearing GREEN T-Shirts. Refunds are not available for late arrivals.
- Florence - Explore the city’s key landmarks, including the stunning marble Dome with its bell tower, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), and…
- La Spezia Cruise Port - Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Look for staff members wearing GREEN T-Shirts. Refunds are not available for late arrivals.
- Florence - Explore the city’s key landmarks, including the stunning marble Dome with its bell tower, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), and Signoria Square. The tour concludes at the charming Central Market, where you can sample local dishes and purchase excellent local products.
- Galleria dell’Accademia - Opt for the dedicated tour option to continue your art history journey after visiting Pisa, with entry to the Accademia Museum in Florence. Here, admire Michelangelo’s original statue of David, a Renaissance masterpiece. The museum also features unfinished sculptures that showcase the artist’s creative process, along with a collection of paintings and ancient musical instruments, enriching your experience. The Accademia provides a unique immersion into the art and culture of timeless Florence, enhancing your visit.
- Piazza della Signoria - Since the 14th century, Piazza della Signoria has been the hub of political life in Florence, with the impressive Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the square.
- Mercato Centrale - Explore Central Market, a product of the late nineteenth-century risanamento. Inside, discover essential Tuscan cuisine ingredients, fruit and vegetable stands, as well as nuts and spices. Outside, find leather goods.
- Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - This is the cathedral of Florence, Italy (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). Construction began in 1296 in the Gothic style and was structurally completed by 1436.
- Ponte Vecchio - The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge spanning the Arno River.
- La Spezia Cruise Port - Return to the same location where you departed.
- Comfortable GT coach journey
- On-board WiFi
- Guaranteed on-time return
- Free Wi-Fi on the bus
- Bilingual escort (English & Spanish)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary map of Florence
- Assistance available on board
- Comfortable GT coach journey
- On-board WiFi
- Guaranteed on-time return
- Free Wi-Fi on the bus
- Bilingual escort (English & Spanish)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary map of Florence
- Assistance available on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
This affordable service is designed to give cruise passengers the chance to independently plan an unforgettable visit to one of the world’s most renowned art cities: Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, home to the Medici, with its historic buildings and the Piazza. Florence is an open-air museum.
Opting for the package that includes entry to the…
This affordable service is designed to give cruise passengers the chance to independently plan an unforgettable visit to one of the world’s most renowned art cities: Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, home to the Medici, with its historic buildings and the Piazza. Florence is an open-air museum.
Opting for the package that includes entry to the renowned Accademia Museum allows for a truly unique experience: the opportunity to admire Michelangelo’s original statue of David, a global art icon.
Our experienced and multilingual staff will greet passengers upon the shuttle bus’s arrival from the cruise ship. Our comfortable buses, equipped with Wi-Fi, will take you directly to the heart of Florence.
To make the most of your time, select the “walking with local tour leader” option to ensure you see all the main monuments from the best vantage points, and enjoy your free time shopping and sampling local cuisine.
- 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.
- 24 hours before the entrance to the Accademia Gallery in Florence you will receive an exclusive ENTRY CODE for your order by email. If you have not received an email from Sightseeing Experience with your code within 24 hours before your entrance, contact Customer Service
- Present the ENTRY CODE received by email at the Accademia Gallery Box Office in order to collect your ticket
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the entrance time at the Accademia Gallery ticket office
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.