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15 La Spezia Shore Excursions You Can Do Before All-Aboard

27 tours  ·  from $51 a head

The 15 best la spezia shore excursions you can book for a day ashore, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far it goes from the berth. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From La Spezia: Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion - Arriving at Piazza dei Miracoli
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From La Spezia: Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion

1.Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 978 reviews · 5 hours · from $51Our pick

Meet your green-shirted guide outside La Spezia cruise terminal, ride a comfortable bus to Pisa, and spend about three hours exploring. Choose free time, a city walk, or the Leaning Tower and Cathedral option. Guides such as Martina, Giada, and Alessandro are praised for clear directions and calm organization.

“Giada was a great and friendly tourguide. Loved her explanations and her ducks (much better then an ordinary umbrella).”

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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train - Riomaggiore: your first taste of the cliffs
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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

2.Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 959 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Meet at La Spezia Cruise Terminal or Centrale Station and follow an English- or Spanish-speaking guide by train to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Guides such as Lara help with platforms, meeting times, photo spots, and food choices during this active seven-hour shore trip.

“It was great and even though it rained in the afternoon it was a great experience and Thankyou to Linda whom guided us. She is an asset to your team”

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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa - The long ride to Florence
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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa

3.La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 278 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $64

Travel by air-conditioned coach from La Spezia to Florence and Pisa, with maps, an English-speaking escort, and guaranteed return to your ship. You’ll see Florence’s cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, and Signoria Square, then explore Pisa’s famous square. Optional upgrades include Michelangelo’s David and the Leaning Tower.

“I was little worried as we booked tour and it wasn’t through the cruise ship. I didn’t need to worry. It was very easy to get off the ship and get to tour bus. Tour quide was knowledgeable. Would loved more time in Florence but had to get back to Pisa and back to ship. No issue getting back on time for the cruise ship.”

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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion by Bus to Pisa - Finding Tantitours inside La Spezia Cruise Terminal
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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion by Bus to Pisa

4.Shore Excursion by Bus to Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 140 reviews · 6 hours · from $58

Meet Tantitours inside La Spezia Cruise Terminal, then ride with a multilingual guide such as Greta, Gianni, or Gabriele to Pisa. You get about two hours to explore Piazza dei Miracoli, plus a short Ligurian stop, often Lerici or the Bay of Poets, before returning to your ship.

“Really great, our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, the tour was very smooth and interesting”

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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa and Cinque Terre - Three hours around Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli
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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa and Cinque Terre

5.Shore Excursion to Pisa and Cinque Terre

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

From La Spezia, ride by air-conditioned coach to Pisa and Manarola with an English or Spanish guide. Choose free time, a Pisa walking tour, or Leaning Tower entry. Expect a steep walk into Manarola, two hours there, and a carefully timed return to port.

“This was an excellent excursion, the tour guide George was friendly, helpful and very patient. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you George for a beautiful day.”

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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence with guaranteed return on time - The coach ride through Tuscany
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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence with guaranteed return on time

6.La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence with guaranteed return on time

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 80 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Travel by air-conditioned coach from La Spezia to Florence, then choose free time or a guided walk covering the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Signoria Square, and Central Market. Guides such as Alessandro, Lumi, Marina, and Martina have led recent departures. Accademia Gallery entry is optional.

“Great 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.”

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Best Florence and Pisa Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port - The 2.5-hour ride to Florence
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Best Florence and Pisa Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port

7.Best Florence and Pisa Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $87

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from La Spezia to Florence and Pisa, with a Florence guide, free time at Central Market, and photo time at the Leaning Tower. This shared shore excursion costs $87.71 and includes a timely return plan, but the pace is brisk.

“Unfortunately was a complete debacle from leaving the port couldn't work out the people on the tour left late which then made the rest if the day an absolute disaster We ran around Florence literally for 1hr 20mins no break for lunch or coffee lost people on the tour along the way hadn't git a lunch break since leaving the port couldn't get to a toilet then back on the bus fir another 1.5 hrs only to have to wait again got to the Tower of Pisa with 40 mins to run around grab something to eat on the run then back in the bus so we made the ship…”

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Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from La Spezia - Piazza dei Miracoli is Pisa’s main event
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Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from La Spezia

8.Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion from La Spezia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 to 9 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from La Spezia to Pisa and Florence in a private, air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver. Marta, Maurizio, Leonardo, and other drivers provide road commentary, flexible stops, scenic viewpoints, and ship-safe timing. Museum and church admissions are extra.

“We booked a private van excursion from the port of La Spezia during our mediterranean cruise in July 2025, and it was one of the best days of the trip. Our driver (Marta) met us right on time at the port, holding a sign with our name, and we were in a clean, air-conditioned van within minutes. Our first stop was Pisa, where we had enough time to visit the Piazza deli Miracoli and take classic photos with the Leaning Tower.The timing was perfect - just enough to see the highlights without feeling rushed. We then drove through the beautiful Tuscan countryside on our way to Florence. Marta gave us…”

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From La Spezia: Florence Hop-on Hop-off Shore Excursion - Meeting the green-shirted team in La Spezia
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From La Spezia: Florence Hop-on Hop-off Shore Excursion

9.Florence Hop-on Hop-off Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 24 reviews · 9 hours · from $89

Ride from La Spezia to Florence with a multilingual tour leader, then use a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off ticket to reach Piazzale Michelangelo and other city stops. Guides such as Lumi and Giada have helped guests with maps, walking tips, and clear timing. Central Florence still requires walking.

“our ship cancelled the port visit and we could not get a credit which I could understand, but neither could we organise to reschedule at next port of call.”

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Deluxe Florence and Pisa Tour from La Spezia Cruise Port - Ponte Vecchio and Florence’s compact center
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Deluxe Florence and Pisa Tour from La Spezia Cruise Port

10.Deluxe Florence and Pisa Tour from La Spezia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 21 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from La Spezia to Florence and Pisa in about nine hours. Walk from Ponte Vecchio to the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, enjoy Central Market Square, then see Pisa’s Leaning Tower. City guides join you in Florence and Pisa, while transfers are unguided.

“Nice tour, although very short stat in each city due to distance. Tour guide was good . Wished they had ande eres back info I requested”

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La Spezia Shore Excursion: Florence and Pisa Your Way - Meeting your group at La Spezia Cruise Terminal
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La Spezia Shore Excursion: Florence and Pisa Your Way

11.Florence and Pisa Your Way

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 15 reviews · from $111

Travel from La Spezia to Florence and Pisa in an air-conditioned shared vehicle with a driver-assistant. You get free time for the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Leaning Tower, plus local guidance from staff such as Lumi or Alex. The group can reach 50 people, so expect transport rather than a private tour.

“Too expensive, expected more historical info from the lady. Too short of time given. Couldn’t get Wi Fi on the bus.”

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Pisa, Florence and Uffizi Museum or Accademia Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia - Florence with four hours for art and city streets
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Pisa, Florence and Uffizi Museum or Accademia Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia

12.Pisa, Florence and Uffizi Museum or Accademia Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $577

Travel from La Spezia to Pisa and Florence in a private minivan with an English-speaking driver. See the Leaning Tower, explore Florence independently, and add timed entry to the Uffizi or Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s David, when available.

“Amazing excursion. Jam packed itinerary. Could not have done all we did without our fantastic tour guide Stefano. He was really nice and very helpful. Picked us up from the port and got us back right on time. I highly recommend booking this tour.”

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Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from La Spezia - Piazzale Michelangelo gives you the classic Florence view
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Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from La Spezia

13.Florence Hop On Hop Off Shore Excursion from La Spezia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Travel by bus from La Spezia to Florence, then use the City Sightseeing double-decker routes to reach Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo, San Marco, and more. A multilingual tour leader handles the transfer, while the app adds live bus positions, stop times, and a free walking tour.

“Great tour. Martina is the best guide! She gives clear information, has great suggestions and is very personable. Loved the city.”

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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Lucca and Leaning Tower of Pisa - Lucca: three hours among towers and old streets
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La Spezia Shore Excursion to Lucca and Leaning Tower of Pisa

14.La Spezia Shore Excursion to Lucca and Leaning Tower of Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · from $58

Travel from La Spezia Cruise Terminal to Lucca and Pisa by air-conditioned shuttle in about eight hours. An English-speaking escort leads the Lucca walk if selected, while you explore Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli, Cathedral, Baptistery, and optional Leaning Tower climb. Mattea is one guide praised for friendly help.

“Two days before our tour, we received a text stating the original Pisa and Lucca tour was cancelled due to not enough people and offered Pisa only tour. Tour to Pisa was good but I wished that I would have booked through Royal Caribbean Read more”

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Pisa and Lucca from the Cruise Port of La Spezia - Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower
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Pisa and Lucca from the Cruise Port of La Spezia

15.Pisa and Lucca from the Cruise Port of La Spezia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from La Spezia’s cruise terminal to Pisa and Lucca in a private vehicle with a driver. See Piazza dei Cavalieri and Piazza dei Miracoli, then explore Lucca independently. Matteo, Simone, Simon, and Emilio have all driven this route.

“Matteo was on time to meet us at the cruise ship port for our tour to Pisa and Lucca. He was a friendly and safe driver, The van was clean and comfortable, and we had a great day!”

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