Top La Spezia Art & Culture

Spend the morning out in the Liguran sunshine on an E-Bike tour from Levanto. Start off towards Genove, and cycle past red rock quarries before arriving at the village of Costa for stunning views. Next continue around Mount Serro, and climb back down to the port of Framura for a typical Ligurian lunch complete with white wine and Foccacia. Pass by the parish church of Saint Catherine on your way back to Levanto.

Skip the exhausting hikes and fast train rides and experience Cinque Terre by e-bike on a 4-hour guided tour. The bike's electric motor allows you to maximize your time and traverse the hilly terrain with ease. Eat traditional focaccia and taste locally produced wine during a break at the Sanctuary of Soviore. The scenic route also includes stops at charming churches, including Soviore and San Giovanni Battista.

If you are docked in La Spezia and puzzling over how to visit the picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre along the coast, this shore excursion saves you the trouble of organizing the logistics on your own. Visit the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso with a guide, stopping to taste the local lemon liqueur, Limoncino. End your day with free time in Monterosso, the largest of the five villages, before heading back to La Spezia.

This tour will take place: on 28th of July 2020 on 26th of August 2020 on 22th of September 2020 on 1st of October 2020 on 5th and 26 of November 2020 You can join a pre-set group and share the tour with other participants or book the same tour just for you and your family when do you prefer. La Spezia is a very interesting town, with his Castle overlooking the bay, the history of the develop of the town thanks to the Navy Museum and the connection with the sea. If you are at least 5 people we can choose a different day from these in calendar.

See Cinque Terre from another perspective: from a boat at sea. Spend a full day sailing along the Italian riviera, viewing the five seaside towns and learning about the history of the area from your skipper. Drink in the views of the colorful villages that hug the coastline. Learn some sailing tips from the crew. Stop to swim in the shimmering sea. And then indulge in a lunch of Ligurian specialties, washing it down with some locally produced wine. Participants are limited to just 10 people on this small-group tour, ensuring plenty of personalized attention.

Immerse yourself in the the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance with a shore excursion to Florence. Florence is a long day trip from the La Spezia port, but with a private driver you’ll be delivered directly to the historic city center of Florence where you’ll tour all the highlights such as the Piazza della Signoria, the Baptistery of St. John and the Accademia or the Uffizi Gallery, while also leaving some free time for lunch and shopping.

Once disembarked at the port of La Spezia, you will find your personal driver awaiting you at the prearranged time to reach Florence, a city full of history and romance. Our tour starts at one of the city's most charming places, PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO, the famous panoramic terrace from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view. You can wander to the PIAZZA DUOMO, passing beneath the breathtaking Cathedral, and its dome, the architectural masterpieces by Brunelleschi. Here, you will also find GIOTTO'S BELL TOWER and the BAPTISTERY with its valuable gilded bronze doors (including the famous Gates of Paradise). Continue on to the beautiful PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA, the throbbing heart of civic life in the city. There you can admire the architecture of the PALAZZO VECCHIO and the famous statues of the Loggia dei Lanzi. Continue your walk along the Arno River up to the famous PONTE VECCHIO, and walk amidst the historic and luxurious goldsmith workshops of Florence.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is so special about Castello Doria? What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. This area is one of the best places for the honeymoon! This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

While pulling up ship in La Spezia, take a shore excursion tour to Lucca and Pisa to explore some if Italy’s most memorable locations. First, explore the medieval city of Lucca, and see San Michele in Foro, Basilica of San Frediano, Piazza Anfiteatro, and the tomb of Saint Zita. Then, journey on to the maritime city of Pisa, and catch sight of the Piazza dei Miracoli and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Leaving from La Spezia train station, where you will meet your private guide, you will get on a private taxi to reach the beautiful village of Lerici, one of the places that the Shelleys loved the most. In Lerici, after seeing the famous Shelley's house, you will board a ferry boat until you arrive to the picturesque village of Portovenere. Once there, you will start a proper boat tour to see the islands of the Poet's Gulf, such as Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. These islands are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have some time to explore the islands with your guide (you will decide together how much time to dedicate to each island, where to eat and so on). You will discover why poets and writers were fascinated by these places. Byron, Shelley, Virginia Woolf, DH Lawrence: all have dedicated poems and thoughts in this stretch of the Ligurian coast, so rugged and sometimes inaccessible. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to La Spezia train station.

Tour: on 17th July 2020 on 14th August 2020 on 9th September 2020 on 22nd October 2020 It is something of different in this area, the roman villa is interesting and is the only one with this ancient press for olive. Very nice and overlooking the bay of Portovenere is the path to reach the panoramic walk along the sea. Many steps. If you ar at least 5 people we can choose different day

Enjoy a full-day trip from La Spezia pier to Pisa, with deluxe vehicle and English speaking driver. The city of Pisa rises above the banks of Arno, just before the mouth of the river at Marina of Pisa. It is one of the most important cities in Tuscany and it is extremely well-known in the world, because of its famous symbol: "the Leaning Tower". Pisa is both an ancient and modern city. We will guide you through to the marvellous banks of Arno, in the majestic Duomo. There are also curiosities about Pisa: in the city there isn't only one leaning Tower, but there are other two, also: the Bell Tower of San Nicola Church which is near the banks of Arno and the whole church of San Michele of Scalzi. Lunch break is included ( lunch fee at your own expense ).

If your cruise ship stops in La Spezia, make a day out of visiting Pietrasanta, Carrara, and Colli di Luni. First see the Bozzetti Sculpture Museum, and then stop for coffee (own expense) in Piazza del Duomo. Make your way to the Tuscan city of Carrara, and pop into the ancient village of Colonnata. You can choose to take a guided tour inside a working quarry in the Apuan Alps, or go on a 4x4 tour travelling through a network of 30 open-air active quarries (also own expense). End your tour wine tasting (own expense) in Colli di Luni before returning to La Spezia.

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Will you arrive at La Spezia Port with your cruise ship? It is a great opportunity to enjoy your day visiting one of our destinations in Tuscany. Select your preferred 9-hour excursion among our tour proposals below. You will meet your English-speaking driver on the day of the tour at La Spezia Port and you will enjoy an unforgettable Tuscany Experience!

The villages that dot the coast of Cinque Terre are jewels, linked by a common soul but each one characterized by unique features. Through a full day private tour, you will have the chance to feel the special atmosphere of each of them: Vernazza, with its labyrinth of alleys; Monterosso, where an exclusive tasting of Sciachetrà wine and local delicacies will welcome you; Manarola, where you may decide to climb up to the church through the vineyards; and finally, Riomaggiore, where you will find an amazing view of the well known path "Via dell'Amore".

Together with Sebastiano, a professional photographer, set out to discover the best spots to take pictures in the Gulf of Poets, between Portovenere and Lerici, on the border with the Cinque Terre and already in sight of the high Tuscan coast. A special opportunity to combine a visit to one of the most evocative places in Italy with the opportunity to test your photographic skills and collect unforgettable shots of natural and scenic beauty.

A private tour with a native english speaking driver who will show you the best that Tuscany has to offer.

Enjoy a full-day trip from La Spezia Pier to the pearls of Tuscany on this private tour of Pisa and Lucca. In Pisa, admire the famous Leaning Tower and other marble landmarks of Piazza dei Miracoli with your private guide. Take a break and enjoy your lunch ( lunch fee not included ). After lunch drive to Lucca, an enchanting medieval town. For those who love historical architecture and Medieval constructs, Lucca is a true heaven as it is known as the city of a hundred churches boasting such buildings as Lucca Cathedral and San Michele in Foro. Furthermore, the extensive city walls show how many Middle Age settlements would have been defended. Aside from the architecture, Lucca also has some fantastic museums, gorgeous public squares and a fine selection of restaurants and bars.

The so-called "Golfo dei Poeti" ha s charmed many artists and poets from all over the world, through the centuries: Byron, Shelley, Lawrence and even Dante Alighieri. This private guided tour will allow you to reach the pearl of this enchanting gulf, Portovenere, where the legend says that the goddess of beauty herself. Venus, was born. A quick, pleasant an easy ride on e-bikes will first reach the villages of Biassa, famous for the production of Sciacchetrà wine, and Le Grazie, well known for the precious marble caves. Once in Portovenere, there will be plenty of time to chill out with good glass of wine before getting back.

Enjoy a full-day trip from La Spezia pier to the pearls of Tuscany on this private tour of Florence and Pisa. Travel through the rolling hills of Tuscany to arrive to the red-roofed charming, Renaissance city of Florence: strolls down its enchanting cobbled streets, stops at its most famous piazzas, fountains and monuments. In Pisa, admire the famous Leaning Tower and other marble landmarks of Piazza dei Miracoli. Throughout the day, enjoy the tailored care of a private guide. A stop for lunch during the day is included ( at your own expense )

It is a must-do tour for every first-time visitor! The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage. You will experience the scenic views in each of 5 impressive villages. Together with your local professional guide, you will explore one of the most popular destinations. You will be riding on a train and hopping in and out. Why there are no cars in Cinque Terre? Why the place is called "Cat heaven"? What product is very famous there? What these villages defended the country against in the past? You will learn the interesting history and fascinating facts. We have to warn you- it is very easy to fall in love with Cinque Terre!

It is a must-do tour for every first-time visitor! The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage. You will experience the scenic views in each of 5 impressive villages. Together with your local professional guide, you will explore one of the most popular destinations. You will be riding on a train and hopping in and out. Why there are no cars in Cinque Terre? Why the place is called "Cat heaven"? What product is very famous there? What these villages defended the country against in the past? You will learn the interesting history and fascinating facts. We have to warn you- it is very easy to fall in love with Cinque Terre!

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