La Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence: Renaissance and Medici Homes Tour

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.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Spezia Cruise Port - Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Look for staff members in GREEN T-Shirts. Unfortunately, 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…
What's Included
  • Comfortable journey with GT coach
  • On-board WiFi
  • Return on time guaranteed
  • English and Spanish speaking escort
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Free map of Florence
  • Assistance on board
  • Accademia Gallery ticket (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

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…

Location
Largo Michele Fiorillo
Upon debarkation, passengers must takes one of the free shuttle bus from the pier till the terminal (ride takes 5 minutes) Staff will wait for you at the terminal exit with wearing a GREEN T-Shirt
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hd4nbg7gyx
Aug 7, 2025
Comfortable ride from La Spezia to Florence - Marina (our guide) met everyone coming off our ship and we were dropped off close to the train station. We could have continued with the group on a walking tour, but chose to take a golf cart tour and met back up with this group at the end to take the bus home. Marina provided background regarding Florence and the outskirts during the trip into Florence from La Spezia. We would recommend as a direct way into the city.
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Don_d
Jul 27, 2025
The guarantee of time to meet a cruise schedule is priceless - We just paid for the transfer not the tour and it worked out perfectly. The team was gracious and accommodating. Love it when plans proceed without a hitch!
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Liz_p
Jul 16, 2025
Great tour well worth money - It was great. Martina our guide took us on a walk around Florence and took us to all the Amazing places in Florence. Martina also showed us the best ice cream place and a beautiful restaurant where we had proper tasty Italian food.
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Janet_m
Jun 19, 2025
Free - Great trip, loved the free time in Florence. The bus ride was very good, so much to see of the countryside.
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Spencer_t
Jun 18, 2025
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was fantastic. When one of the participants did not make it back to the bus to return to the ship, she took great efforts to locate her in the city so we could all go back together. She did a great job describing life in Florence as well as the history and art of the city. We were disappointed that we did not drive by the historical sights in the way back to the port.
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Alex_s
Jun 13, 2025
We took advantage of the... - We took advantage of the transfer only, not the walking tour. The bus was comfortable and cool, although it took a little bit to cool down on the return. We also took advantage of using discounts the tour company had arranged with a jeweler in Florence for a substantial savings on necklaces!
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Laureen_l
Aug 16, 2025
The bus was clean and... - The bus was clean and comfortable which was important for a ride that was 2 hours each way. Our guide gave some historical context on the way highlighting some key stops in Florence. We did the guided tour and In all she was good about moving the group together. Audio headsets would have much improved the walking tour which was a stopping at a total of 4 stops -this was a walk to a spot and then 10-15 minutes for free time at each stop to take pics. The split off to the academia museum was disorganized and in the middle of the walking tour. So if you signed up for that you missed a portion of the walking tour. Also this was an English tour but somehow it was combined with a Spanish tour for one family. So everything was repeated in two languages. If the guide hadn’t been as nice and helpful as she was -I’d give this a 3. The group was small. Advice -do the accademia gallery on your own after the walking tour.
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Irmgard_b
Jun 13, 2025
Be prepared to walk on... - Be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces. Can be exhausting on hot days. Rare opportunities for Toilets. Sights are worth seeing.
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Kathariner574
Aug 8, 2025
Do not recommend this trip. Thumbs down. Too far to drive, bad AC, and not enough time to explore vs travel time. - The guide was very nice, but lots of negatives. Bus was late by 15 minutes. Total unorganized cattle call by company with 100s of people waiting for different buses in the blazing sun. Bus itself was double decker and ok, but not great. On the way back to the ship we were seated downstairs and the AC wasn’t really working - stiflingly hot on a two hour ride on the bus. 2 hour ride there, bus drops you about 15 min walk from historic center. You had 4.5 hours to explore then had to be back to the bus for the 2 hour ride back. I would not take this trip again and do not recommend it.
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Dion_b
Jun 13, 2025
Bad company - I need a manager to call me. We met early for our excursion and your representative placed me and my sister on another bus to Florence. We were told to meet back at the same drop off and upon coming there was another bus and we did not have a seat arrangement. This led to playing musical chairs and being asked to get OFF THE BUS and wait for everyone else to board and then find a seat. Is this how your company wants to be represented? This is very unprofessional and I am outraged. I wasn't feeling well, from being in the heat, and now we are being addressed and pushed around by the travelers and your rep! I want to be made whole and receive my money back. There has been an apology but I do not do business with any company being rude and disrespectful. Your mixup caused unnecessary confusion, frustration, and embarrassment and this is not what we expected or what you stated when we purchasing the excursion. Contact me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! I expect expedient attention to this matter! Dee
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).