Top La Spezia Shore Excursions

If you are docked in La Spezia and puzzling over how to visit the picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre along the coast, this shore excursion saves you the trouble of organizing the logistics on your own. Visit the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso with a guide, stopping to taste the local lemon liqueur, Limoncino. End your day with free time in Monterosso, the largest of the five villages, before heading back to La Spezia.

While docking ship in La Spezia, go on a private shore excursion to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cinque Terre, and the fishing village of Portovenere. Since this is a private tour, you can choose which places you go to from a wide variety of areas along the Italian Riviera. Take a ferry ride to Vernazza (own expense), or stroll around Riomaggiore—the choice is yours.

Experience Cinque Terre on a 6-hour, private tour form La Spezia Cruise Terminal. Meet your guide and board the “5 Terre Express” train to wind through the five charming fishing villages that make u the region. Learn about Ligurian history and culture and work with your guide the shape your ideal day in Cinque Terre. See all five villages or customize your tour to spend more time on one. Avoid tourist traps and see the area with a local.

Swap La Spezia port for a day in Tuscany, and visit the cities of Lucca and Pisa with a private driver. How you spend your time in each city is up to you: climb the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa, gaze out at Lucca from the lofty heights of the Torre Guinigi or take a leisurely lunch in the Tuscan sun. All entrance fees and food are at your own expense. 

Discover the stunning Cinque Terre—or “five lands”—during this hiking tour from La Spezia Port. Explore Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore with a combination of hikes and train rides. Stroll through the colorful villages and enjoy plenty of free time to relax over the course of the day. The main hike takes place between Manarola and Corniglia where you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and the Mediterranean.

See the best of Florence and Pisa on this full-day private shore excursion from La Spezia Port. This is a chance to explore two of Italy’s most famous cities and see landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Ponte Vecchio, the Florence Cathedral, and Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. Learn about the history, art, and culture of these two great cities as you explore by car and on foot.

Make the most of your time in La Spezia port, and discover the world of Chianti wine on a private trip to the famous Tuscan region. The full-day shore excursion includes wine-and-food tastings in the village of Greve and at the wine estate of Rocca delle Macie, plus visits to other Tuscan villages. Spent time in the fortified hill town of Montefioralle, and admire Chianti region landmarks such as the Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Matteotti — Greve’s vibrant piazza. 

Explore Florence and Pisa at your own pace with this full-day shore excursion. Skip the hassle of a rental car and let your guide do the driving. See top landmarks in Florence including the Duomo and the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge. The itinerary also includes a stop in Pisa to see its famous Leaning Tower.

Let’s visit Florence and Pisa in 1 day! On board our shuttle bus with our expert excort you will easly let you reach and visit this 2 cities. We grant you the return on time at the cruise ship! You can add to your excursion the entrance ticket at the Leonardo Interactive Museum, the entrance or if you prefer visiting Florence on your own you can chose the Low Cost Option that includes only the transfer.

Make the most of your time in port with a hassle-free tour of Pisa and Florence. Visit the Cathedral and the Campanile of Giotto, and the Piazza della Signoria and then choose between a visit to Uffizi Museum or Accademia Museum to learn about Italian art and architecture. Next get panoramic views of Florence and customize your visit to the capital of Tuscany. This tour helps visitors make the most of a time-constrained stop.

Soak in the beauty of the Italian coast on a full-day, private tour from La Spezia. Visit Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, and Monterosso, as you explore ancient and modern villages, and admire the Mediterranean coastline of Cinque Terre. See Gothic architecture, Roman towns, and have time to explore on your own during the 8-hour trip. Don’t worry about the hassles of public transportation or logistics of getting from place to place, just relax and take in the history and views on this expertly panned day-trip.

Check out the treasures of Florence and Pisa when your cruise ship docks in La Spezia. The day-long shore excursion is perfect if you want to see the Tuscan cities with a guarantee that you’ll be back at your cruise ship in time. The day trip includes a photo stop by the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa and free time in Florence. You can even upgrade to include a private walking tour of Florence to learn the history behind its Renaissance sights.

Pisa and Lucca are two of the most captivating cities in western Tuscany, but the logistics of visiting both in one day can be complicated. With this shore excursion, save hours with port pick up and all-day transportation from La Spezia via minivan, giving you time to explore the highlights of both cities. Afterwards, stop in a winery to tour the cellar and vineyards and taste a variety of wines and extra-virgin olive oil.

It is an exclusive boat trip that will help you experiencing the meaning of Italian "Dolce Vita", exploring one of the world’s most inspiring Gulf, loved by the English poets Shelley and Byron. It’s perfect for those who want to enjoy in style the area's most secret and inaccessible coves along Portovenere or Cinque Terre Coast, avoiding the crowd, and, at the same time, to explore the coast and its picturesque fishing villages without any stress.

Cinque Terre is the jewel of the Ligurian coast and this hiking tour from La Spezia covers four out of the five villages. Depart from the La Spezia train station and head straight to Manarola to begin your trek to Corniglia. Admire the beautiful views along the way and then enjoy time to explore the towns of Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore before heading back to La Spezia.

With this excursion you will have the chance to admire two of the most beautiful Tuscan cities in comfort, visiting all the places of interest in a few hours without feeling overwhelmed.

While pulling up ship in La Spezia, take a shore excursion tour to Lucca and Pisa to explore some if Italy’s most memorable locations. First, explore the medieval city of Lucca, and see San Michele in Foro, Basilica of San Frediano, Piazza Anfiteatro, and the tomb of Saint Zita. Then, journey on to the maritime city of Pisa, and catch sight of the Piazza dei Miracoli and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

This tour represent the really life in Tuscany. Visit Pisa and admire the Leaning Tower. Visit the most famous Pasta Factory in the area and show the pasta production. Visit a small medium winery in the Chianti area and taste a range of very good wines (red and white) paired with local food in a Light Lunch

An intense day in which you learn the culture, the Ligurian cuisine and taste the precious Sciacchetrà wine, as well as doing some physical exercise along the many country paths. We will get to know people who live and work in the Cinque Terre, who will tell us the true story of this territory and their passion and effort to preserve it, making us discover the most characteristic products. At the end of the tour we will not only visit the Cinque Terre, but know this splendid territory in depth.

The Cinque Terre is one of the most picturesque stretches of coastline in Italy, but its five colorful fishing villages can be overrun with visitors. With this boat tour, escape the crowds and admire these postcard-perfect villages from the sea. Skirt the Ligurian coast as far as Portofino, stopping to snorkel and swim and docking in Portofino to explore by land. Relax on board with Prosecco and learn about Liguria’s history and culture from your skipper.

Once disembarked at the port of La Spezia, you will find your personal driver awaiting you at the prearranged time to reach Florence, a city full of history and romance. Our tour starts at one of the city's most charming places, PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO, the famous panoramic terrace from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view. You can wander to the PIAZZA DUOMO, passing beneath the breathtaking Cathedral, and its dome, the architectural masterpieces by Brunelleschi. Here, you will also find GIOTTO'S BELL TOWER and the BAPTISTERY with its valuable gilded bronze doors (including the famous Gates of Paradise). Continue on to the beautiful PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA, the throbbing heart of civic life in the city. There you can admire the architecture of the PALAZZO VECCHIO and the famous statues of the Loggia dei Lanzi. Continue your walk along the Arno River up to the famous PONTE VECCHIO, and walk amidst the historic and luxurious goldsmith workshops of Florence.

Will you arrive at La Spezia Port with your cruise ship? It is a great opportunity to enjoy your day visiting one of our destinations in Tuscany. Select your preferred 9-hour excursion among our tour proposals below. You will meet your English-speaking driver on the day of the tour at La Spezia Port and you will enjoy an unforgettable Tuscany Experience!

We will let you discover the capitals of art and culture, Pisa and Florence and part of the Tuscan countryside, visit the most important cities in the region. On this free excursion, you will meet your driver at the meeting point at the port of Livorno, you will board our air-conditioned luxury van and offer you bottles of water, Wifi at your disposal, maximum comfort to take you to Pisa and Florence . As it is a private tour, we will let you discover the cities according to your needs and requirements. We will show you Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo, discover the characteristic markets, the most important square in the city of Florence and many other attractions. Your driver will calculate the return time for the return to the ship. He will suggest you if you have not booked a wine tasting in a farm near the return route to the Port or some restaurant or master chocolatiers in the center of Florence, indicate where to go shopping,

Join this small-group shore excursion from Livorno to Pisa and Florence. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, drive along the countryside to discover these Tuscan towns. See the Leaning Tower, Duomo, and more over the course of 9-hours.

Discover the Lunigiana area, between the high mountains where Carrara marble comes from and the marvelous Mediterranean sea. This is an amazing area between Liguria and Tuscany, at a short distance from the Cinque Terre. Enjoy a unique landscape of rolling hills dotted with ancient villages and vineyards. Accompanied by a passionate winemaker, visit different vineyards, from those on the sea level to those at the top of the hills from which you will enjoy a splendid panorama. You will understand how the wine changes according to the different heights and you will learn about the hard work behind the production on these small lands. Visit the ancient wine estate dating back to the eighteenth century. Have a guided tasting, a sensory journey where wines will be accompanied by a selection of bread and “Focacce” from the historical ovens of the area, km0 cheese and salami and by the tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from a very limited selection of local olives.

When you arrive in Pisa our hostess will lead you from the bus terminal along the ancient city walls up to Porta Santa Maria, from you will have the first view of Piazza Dei Miracoli with its beautiful contrast of white marbles and green grass. With our Hostess you will have a walk in Piazza Dei Miracoli so that you will admire in total its monuments: Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery and much more. After a short walk you will have free time to enjoy our ice cream tasting and relaxing under the show of the Leaning Tower. If you wish you can add to your tour the entrance ticket at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the entrance time at the Tower is indicated on the ticket that we will give you before getting on the bus or if you wish visiting Pisa by your own you can choose the low cost option that includes only the Transfer. If you prefer visiting Pisa on your own you can chose the Low Cost Option that includes only the transfer.

Discover one of the most beautiful and favorite places in Italy with our private shore excursion. Explore the villages of Cinque Terre accompanied by our tour leader. Once you arrive at the port of La Spezia, our escort will be waiting for you at the cruise terminal. From there, you will make a 20-minute walk, between the small streets of La Spezia, to arrive at the train station from where you will begin this adventure. Visit Vernazza, one of the pearls that are part of Cinque Terre. This village is the one with the most picturesque views. During your excursion in Vernazza, you will enjoy some free time to discover the village. In Monterosso you will find different attractions besides restaurants and shops, without a doubt it is where you will find more variety of places to eat, besides having time to take a bath! In Riomaggiore, you can walk through its narrow streets where you will enjoy beautiful landscapes.

Enjoy a full-day trip from La Spezia pier to the pearls of Tuscany on this private tour of Florence and Pisa. Travel through the rolling hills of Tuscany to arrive to the red-roofed charming, Renaissance city of Florence: strolls down its enchanting cobbled streets, stops at its most famous piazzas, fountains and monuments. In Pisa, admire the famous Leaning Tower and other marble landmarks of Piazza dei Miracoli. Throughout the day, enjoy the tailored care of a private guide. A stop for lunch during the day is included ( at your own expense )

A full immersion in Pisa and its beauties. Meet&Greet at the cruise terminal. The driver will have a sign with the name indicated in the booking. Journey to Pisa in the Tuscany countryside. Brief car tour to see the most important attractions and stop to take photos. Drop off under the Leaning Tower. Free time to visit the city on your own. The driver will be available for the entire excursion and will help with any needs such as attraction tickets or if you want suggestions where to taste Tuscan wine and cuisine. In the end, you'll visit Pisa sea Area called Marina di Pisa and, if you want, enjoy an Italian Ice cream on the beach.

Enjoy your day-trip from La Spezia Pier: meet your English speaking driver alongside your cruise ship and be driven to San Gimignano. A stroll through the core of San Gimignano, in the shadows of its surviving towers, is a delight. As the town was about a day's trek to Siena or Florence in the Middle Ages, it was a good stopover for pilgrims en route from those cities to Rome. Near the main gate, you can still see the remains of a 12th-century pilgrims' shelter. S.Gimignano counts 14 towers. A visit here also includes access to the archeological museum and Torre Grossa. After your walking tour enjoy a typical wine tasting and light lunch in one of the wineries of the area before heading back to La Spezia.

An entire day to explore Florence. One of our drivers will wait for you in the cruise terminal with the name indicated in the booking. Journey to Florence in the Tuscany countryside. First stop in Piazzale Michelangelo, the Highest point in the city where to admire Florence landscape. The second stop will be in the city center. The driver will drop off you in the center of Florence and will be available for the entire tour. You'll have the possibility to visit the city on your own and enjoy it the most. If you want to visit the attraction or taste the typically Tuscan cuisine, the driver will help you with tickets or reservations. In the end, you will be taken to the ship on time.

Discover The Great Cinque Terre villages, the five lands with us Our Private Full Day Escorted Trip from the Port of La Spezia to Five Lands: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, PortoVenere (if available)

Escape tourist crowds and discover the Cinque Terre villages with an insider's touch. Travel at your own pace and enjoy an authentic private experience through this area and its people accompanied by a passionate and expert local insider. Explore the picturesque villages uncovering hidden corners and secret alleys off the beaten path. Discover the most authentic side of the Cinque Terre in a sustainable and responsible way: visit the amazing panoramic vineyard of a local producer and taste the Cinque Terre wines in the tiny cellar. The schedule is flexible and the tour can be customized based on your interests. Guide at disposal just for you. No rush or strict schedule. Flexible departure times.

Immerse yourself in the the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance with a shore excursion to Florence. Florence is a long day trip from the La Spezia port, but with a private driver you’ll be delivered directly to the historic city center of Florence where you’ll tour all the highlights such as the Piazza della Signoria, the Baptistery of St. John and the Accademia or the Uffizi Gallery, while also leaving some free time for lunch and shopping.

Enjoy a full-day trip from La Spezia Pier to the pearls of Tuscany on this private tour of Pisa and Lucca. In Pisa, admire the famous Leaning Tower and other marble landmarks of Piazza dei Miracoli with your private guide. Take a break and enjoy your lunch ( lunch fee not included ). After lunch drive to Lucca, an enchanting medieval town. For those who love historical architecture and Medieval constructs, Lucca is a true heaven as it is known as the city of a hundred churches boasting such buildings as Lucca Cathedral and San Michele in Foro. Furthermore, the extensive city walls show how many Middle Age settlements would have been defended. Aside from the architecture, Lucca also has some fantastic museums, gorgeous public squares and a fine selection of restaurants and bars.

Discovering the Cinque Terre coast, a UNESCO heritage site, and two of its pearls appreciating the shape and the design that the nature has gifted to this area.

Cinque Terre is an enchanting area on the Ligurian Coast where sea and land blend together to form the perfect five villages. Thanks to the knowledge of a local guide you will get to admire three of these villages in just one day. If you are arriving to La Spezia by cruise or spending your vacations there, join this private tour of Cinque Terre. You will reach the unique area of Cinque Terre by train and you will get to see the elegance of Riomaggiore, the charm of Manarola and the grace of Vernazza ! Marvel at the stunning views along the coast and the Mediterranean Sea, while shopping in the exclusive boutiques of Cinque Terre. End the tour in the best way, with a tasting of local products, such as wine, focaccia (flat bread) and cheeses. Enjoy this fun day in company of your family, friends or loved one and don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful areas of the Italian coast!

You will be able to meet your guide with driver outside the cruise terminal in La Spezia to leave for Pisa and then Florence. After an hour's journey you reach Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli, to admire one of the most beautiful squares in the world with its Leaning Tower. Free visit of Piazza dei Miracoli and the tour continues to Florence with a stop in Piazzale Michelangelo. In Florence, the companion for any kind of information to discover Florence in freedom and shoot in this wonderful city / open-air museum and marvel at traveling between Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the most beautiful and elegant streets of the historic center . Possibility to be accompanied to the Accademia Gallery or Uffizi in case of booked visits. Suggestions on restaurants with Tuscan specialties or possible free wine and oil tasting in the center of Florence.

Enjoy a full-day trip from La Spezia pier to Pisa, with deluxe vehicle and English speaking driver. The city of Pisa rises above the banks of Arno, just before the mouth of the river at Marina of Pisa. It is one of the most important cities in Tuscany and it is extremely well-known in the world, because of its famous symbol: "the Leaning Tower". Pisa is both an ancient and modern city. We will guide you through to the marvellous banks of Arno, in the majestic Duomo. There are also curiosities about Pisa: in the city there isn't only one leaning Tower, but there are other two, also: the Bell Tower of San Nicola Church which is near the banks of Arno and the whole church of San Michele of Scalzi. Lunch break is included ( lunch fee at your own expense ).

Enjoy your day-trip from La Spezia Pier: meet your tour guide alongside your cruise ship and be driven to the train station by deluxe vehicle. You will take a train to reach Cinque Terre, with an amazing view while on going! The villages of the Cinque Terre, perched on rocky cliffs along the coast of Liguria, will leave you speachless. Ancient Manarola is significant because of its architectural and cultural landmarks. The tiny Corniglia is a precious village built on the cliff face and surrounded by vineyards. Vernazza is a colourful village sit among watercourses and verdant rocks. Finally, between two steep cliffs stands Riomaggiore, is a peaceful village where still today the work of fishermen daily continues.