Full-day Florence visit on small-group tour from La Spezia
Starting your tour with a scenic drive from La Spezia to Florence, you will then explore the beautiful Italian city at your own pace. A number of famous local attractions wait for you on this trip, including Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce Church and Ponte Vecchio. As soon as you get to Florence, you can walk around the beautiful local streets, get to the small local cafe or visit some souvenir shops. Fascinating river views and magneficent architecture will attract your attention from the first second.
What's included
- English-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Pick-up and drop-off at La Spezia port
- Comfortable footwear required
- Maximum 8 passengers
Highlights
Itinerary
09:00
You will be met at the port and guided you to your transportation ready to commence your tour.
This tour is a small group tour with a maximum of 8 passengers. The tour will be in an 8 seater air conditioned minivan allowing to get closer to the center of Florence compared to the larger group tours.
Your driver then takes us through the beautiful Tuscan countryside (approx. 2 hours) to the fascinating city of Florence. Built on both sides of the Arno River, Florence has had a significant impact not only on the culture of Italy but that of Europe as well. You drive up the Viale dei Colli to the amazing terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo. Here you can enjoy a breathless view of the city, whilst your guide tells you about some of the churches, palaces and bridges we can see from our vantage point.
Heading into Florence’s city centre you’ll see amongst other sights:-
- The Piazza Santa Croce
- Santa Croce Church
- Piazza del Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower
- Piazza della Signoria
- Piazza della Republica
- Ponte Vecchio
You have free time to explore the narrow streets full of shops, café bars and trattorias – or simply relax and admire the beautiful views across the river.
After a fascinating day discovering and exploring through these charming Tuscan towns you return to La Spezia in plenty of time to rejoin a cruise ship.