La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence with guaranteed return on time
Overview
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The low cost service created to offer cruise passengers the opportunity to independently organise an unforgettable visit to one of the most famous cities of art in the world: Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, the home of the Medici, the historic buildings, the Piazza. Florence open-air museum.
By choosing the option with entrance to the famous Accademia Museum, you will be able to live a unique experience: admire the real and original statue of David by Michelangelo, an icon of world art.
Our staff, experienced and multilingual, will welcome passengers upon arrival of the shuttle bus coming from the cruise ship. On board our comfortable buses equipped with wi-fi we will arrive directly in the centre of Florence.
If you want to be sure to optimize your time, choose the "walking with local tour leader" option to be sure to see all the main monuments from the best point of view and use your free time for shopping and taste local food.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Return on time guaranteed
Comfortable journey with coach
Free wi-fi on the bus
English and Spanish speaking escort
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free map of Florence
Assistance on board
Accademia Gallery ticket (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
La Spezia Cruise Port
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
Florence
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.
Options
Transfer Only 7:45 am
Transport Only: This option includes transfer with expert escort and free time without walking tour in Florence.
Classic Option+Accademia 7.45
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfer with expert escort and walking tour in Florence with a local
Accademia Entrance Ticket: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to Accademia Gallery is included.
Classic Option 9:30am
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfer with expert escort and walking tour in Florence with a local
Transfer Only 9.30 am
Transport Only: This option includes transfer with expert escort and free time without walking tour in Florence.
Classic Option 7.45am
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfer with expert escort and walking tour in Florence with a local
Classic Option+Accademia 9.30
Transfer + Walk in Florence: This option includes transfer with expert escort and walking tour in Florence with a local
Accademia Entrance Ticket: In addition to the standard itinerary, the entrance to Accademia Gallery is included.
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No WiFi on a 4 hour bus ride that was advertised to have WiFi.
Sang P,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Advertised as free WiFi on the bus to Florence. There was no WiFi for a 4 hour trip. I emailed Viator about this and did not receive a response.
Mixed
Robert B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The walk from bus drop off to the attractions is over a mile and should be disclosed. WiFi was not available on the bus as promised. Bus was comfortable and clean.
Bad experience in Florence
EleanorYiJie C,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We are not happy about this trip due to following reasons: 1. I travelled with my parents both over 80yrs old. The tour delayed 45 mins start which they have to standing outside of the terminal waiting. 2. The tour guide English has too strong accents and talk fast which we have no idea what she’s talking about 3. The whole entire tour only allowed us 10 mins taking photos from each spots. 10 mins up, tour guide just left does not even care if there’s people coming back or not. She’s careless of customers which is not good customer service. 4. It was heavy rain that day when we at Florence. The pick up time is 4:40pm and we are running little late so my parents need to walk very fast to catch the bus, but they can’t because they’re 80yrs old, so I have to to run to catch the bus and ask them to hold it, eventually my parents able to make it but almost cause them heartache because of the rushing as they don’t want to miss the bus as the tour guide won’t waiting for the people.
Bad communication…No tour!
Jeff K,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We did not go! Communication was poor. Never received an email. Called company the day before and supposedly they resent e mail. Never received. The morning of at last minute received a text. I have used this company before and never had this experience. So, paid and no tour. Carla and Jeff Kerbo 11/01/2025
Great tour. Although it...
Erik F,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Although it was supposed to be primarily transportation our guide, Allesandro, went above and beyond with aiding in finding places and providing information. We wished we had more time, there was so much interesting to see.
Not enough time.
Mary C,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Not enough time to explore Florence. We aren’t due back to the shop until 7 ET but the tour brought us back at 5 ET - disappointed we could explore more. We did tickets to the academia and it was right in between so we could venture far before we had to run back to the meeting spot. If you want to see and tour, then you likely won’t have time to do a nice lunch/taste the cuisine or go shopping.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
just-lovin-cruisin,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I would never recommend this tour operator. They suck at communicating with potential customers. Having booked both tours; one with transportation only and one with guided tour, I inquired as to which would provide the opportunity to rejoin the group after doing another guided tour to the Accademia. They only responded with a suggested time to tour the Accademia, not the tour they were hosting that would provide the best opportunity to travel from the port, get to Florence and see the Accademia and guaranteed return to port. I cancelled both bookings and booked another tour instead. Traveling by cruise ship with specific arrival and departure times are critical when booking "off-ship" excursions so communication is paramount. This company apparently didn't feel the same.
Highly recommend- the best excursion I’ve ever had
Karen G,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our first “3rd party” excursion and was impressed how organized everything was. Our guide Alessandro was fantastic- he gave us a primer on the bus and then allowed just enough time for us to enjoy the sites
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Vera S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This was the worst excursion I ever have had. The tour guide was not providing any information related to places we were visiting. During one hour city tour we walked behind the tour guide and barely were able to keep up with her pace. She really did not care that we are a group of an older people and cannot walk too fast. Beside she did not provide any information related to the historical sites we were passing by. The excursion was totally disorganized. At the end we had to stay outside by the bus for almost 40 minutes, because the driver did not let us get on the bus without tour guide who was late. It was over 90 degrees this day!
Day trip to Florence
Carmen L,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was as expected and our guide Alessandro was excellent! He was knowledgeable, courtesy and friendly! We made it back to our cruise ship on time and definitely recommend this to other cruise customers if they are looking for a more reasonable pricing for these excursions!
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