Florence

Excursion from La Spezia port Florence

While traveling on a cruise ship, you can take advantage of the offer of the cruise company to go on a tour as part of a large group, which is quite inconvenient and uncomfortable. As part of a large group, with people with different interests, it is difficult to see or hear anything, and you should always follow the group. The cost of such excursions for people traveling as a family or as part of a small group can often be higher than the cost of an individual tour. We invite you to go on a guided tour, in which you will be given personal attention, taking into account your wishes. 

Going on this journey, you will get acquainted with the city that gave humanity a large number of the greatest geniuses of the Renaissance. Florence carefully preserves their heritage, being a unique open-air museum. It is difficult to see everything in a short time, but you will see all the main attractions. The tour of Florence will begin with a tour of the Piazza del Duomo, which is the pride of Florence, the magnificent Duomo Cathedral, with an amazingly beautiful facade and a unique Brunelleschi dome crowning it. You will see the "Gates of Paradise" - golden doors with elaborate bas-reliefs leading to the Baptistery and enjoy the view of the bell tower of Giotto. The guide will tell you in detail about everything, pay attention to all the features and tell you an interesting story of the construction of the dome. A short walk along the street, remembering Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, will take you to the Piazza Signoria. You will see the most beautiful square in Florence with its magnificent Palazzo Vecchio, which served as the residence of the Medici family. The square is decorated with an equestrian statue of Cosimo I de ' Medici, a magnificent fountain of Neptune and a large number of statues and sculptures by brilliant masters located in the Loggia Lanzi. The guide will tell you the history of the palace, pay attention to the works of art and their creators, slowly moving to the Uffizi Gallery. Then, passing through the winding narrow streets, you will come to the Piazza Santa Croce to admire the magnificent cathedral, where the outstanding Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Machiavelli, Rossini found their last refuge. After hearing the history of this place, you will go for a walk along the embankment of the Arno River to the ancient motu Ponte Vecchio, where our acquaintance with the city will end. You will have some free time to eat or do some shopping, after which you will be taken to the ship. If you want to book a tour of the museum, write about it in the comments. The best way to go on an excursion to Florence from the cruise port is to book a private one-day tour to Florence. You will go on a tour in a comfortable car with a personal driver, an experienced guide in Florence (not included in the price), will conduct an exciting tour for you, you will spend a wonderful day filled with unforgettable emotions.

Florence is the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany and the first capital of the Republic of Italy. Founded by Emperor Julius Caesar in 59 BC, in the XIV-XVI centuries, it was one of the main cultural and financial centers of Europe. Florence is the cradle of Renaissance art and culture. It is a museum city, often referred to as "Italian Athens", whose historic center has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dear tourists, we invite you to visit the city of Florence. You can choose the different duration and variation of the tour that is most suitable for you. You can explore the city on your own or with a professional guide. The driver will meet you at the side of the ship with a sign on which your first and last name will be written.

Important information:

The price of the tour does not include the cost of a professional guide. If you want to order these services, please activate them in the "Additional services" field. The choice of the number of hours of the guide's work is made when placing an order. The cost of guide services, paid by tourists to the guide at the end of the tour. When ordering a tour, a guarantee payment is paid in the amount of 13% of its cost, the remaining cost of the tour is paid by tourists to the driver at the end of it.

The guide is a vocation, our guides love and know their work well. They are tactful and professional, conduct excursions taking into account the wishes of tourists, and answer all your questions. A professional guide will tell you about the history, culture, traditional cuisine, draw your attention to important points, tell interesting stories from the life of local residents. A personal guide will plan the tour according to your wishes, guide you through the streets and places that are difficult to find yourself. The cost of a professional guide in Florence is 50 € per hour. 

The duration of the tour is calculated from the moment of departure from the cruise port until the moment of your return to the port. When extending the tour, extra hours are paid at the rate of 35 € for each subsequent hour that exceeds the tour time specified when placing the order.

Restaurants in Florence

You can have a delicious lunch in the restaurants:
Yellow Bar   Gusto Leo   Trattoria da Garibardi
Have a good evening and enjoy dinner:
Buca Mario   Buca Lapi   Enoteca Pinchiorri

Landmarks in Florence:

• Palazzo Vecchio
• Uffizi Gallery
• The Cathedral
• Cathedral of Santa Croce (where Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli are buried)
• Palazzo Pitti
• Boboli Gardens
• Golden Bridge of the Ponte Vecchio
• Pisa Tourist Attractions:
•  Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli)
•  Leaning Tower (Torre pendente)
• Palace of the Knights (Palazzo della Carovana)

Travel time:

• from the port of La Spezia to Florence approximately 1 hour 50 minutes
• from Florence to the port of La Spezia approximately 1 hour 50 minutes