Top La Spezia Historical Tours

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.

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.

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.

Visit Pisa from the La Spezia cruise terminal without breaking the bank with this budget-friendly bus excursion. Avoid the hassle of public transportation and travel by bus directly from the port to one of Tuscany’s most famous towns to admire its iconic Leaning Tower. The excursion also includes a stop in the medieval village of Sarzana to combine visits to two Tuscan towns in a single day.

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.

Florence and Pisa are two of Tuscany’s top destinations, but it’s almost impossible to visit both in one day with public transportation. Save hours with this shore excursion that includes pickup directly at the cruise port terminal in La Spezia and hassle-free transport on board an air-conditioned private coach. Opt for add-ons like a Florence walking tour or Leonardo da Vinci museum tickets for an all-inclusive experience.

Embark on a savory gastronomic journey through the historic port city of La Spezia, led by a friendly foodie guide. Sample tasty regional specialties at 5 different food stops, pre-selected to bring you the best of local cuisine. Taste briny fried anchovies, or a delicate chickpea pancake. Menus are seasonal, guaranteeing the freshest ingredients, and small groups are capped to ensure a personalized tasting adventure.

See the best of Florence and Pisa on this full-day private shore excursion from La Spezia Port. This is a chance to explore two of Italy’s most famous cities and see landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Ponte Vecchio, the Florence Cathedral, and Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. Learn about the history, art, and culture of these two great cities as you explore by car and on foot.

Making fresh pasta and authentic tiramisù can be tricky if you don’t know the right techniques. With this home cooking class, connect with a passionate local host to discover the secrets to preparing both of these crowd-pleasers like a pro. Roll up your sleeves and prepare two classic pasta dishes under the guidance of your host, then assemble dessert together. Sample your handiwork paired with wine at the end of the class.

Learn the secrets of the Italian kitchen with this 3-hour cooking class in La Spezia. Led by an expert chef, begin at the local market to select fresh seafood and vegetables for your dishes. Then, bring your ingredients to the kitchen of a nearby ‘osteria.’ Receive hands-on training in your small group as you craft three courses of delicious Ligurian cuisine, sitting down to feast on your creations afterward. Numbers are limited to four people to keep the experience intimate.

Explore Florence and Pisa at your own pace with this full-day shore excursion. Skip the hassle of a rental car and let your guide do the driving. See top landmarks in Florence including the Duomo and the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge. The itinerary also includes a stop in Pisa to see its famous Leaning Tower.

Discover the stunning Cinque Terre—or “five lands”—during this hiking tour from La Spezia Port. Explore Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore with a combination of hikes and train rides. Stroll through the colorful villages and enjoy plenty of free time to relax over the course of the day. The main hike takes place between Manarola and Corniglia where you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and the Mediterranean.

Tuscany is home to some of Italy’s most famous cities, but the logistics of getting around on your own are frustrating. With this shore excursion, shave hours off your travel time and visit both Florence and Pisa in one day. Stroll through Florence’s historic center to take in the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, then stop to marvel at Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower before heading back to port.

Colorful houses sitting on the Ligurian seaside. You’ve probably seen pictures of the 5 villages. Now it’s time to take a train into this vibrant paradise. Take a stroll through Garibaldi street. Enter the Palace of San Giorgio – walk and breathe Italian royalty. The Gothic Cathedral of San Lorenzo is nearby. A 12th-century medieval masterpiece. Get a glimpse of national treasure at the Treasury Museum. Do you know which famous explorer has a house nearby? Ever heard of the word Doge? All of these questions will be happily answered by our local guide. Get the colorful adventure that you’ve been craving. Ride and walk the Cinque Terre to a magical wonderland!

Hiking through the Cinque Terre is an amazing experience that gives a different perspective of this unique area, we'll be surrounded by the lushuring vegetation of the National Park with spectacular views of the multicoloured coastal villages that reflect the glittering sea. Admiring this trail means coming close to the old tradition of wine and olive oil production or even interacting with locals as they work in olive groves or vineyards. We can have the chance to see folks out working in olive groves or carrying wine grapes from the harvest, with baskets full of grapes carried on top of the head or on the "monorail", the typical and unique mean of transport on the hills. We will walk along the cliffs, amongst the forests and vineyards, private beautiful gardens surrounded by the scented mediterranean vegetation. An adventure that takes us off the beaten tracks and we'll be so rewarded at the end of the day with more knowledge about the envinroment and its vegetation and wildlife.

Discover The Great Cinque Terre villages, the five lands with us Our Private Full Day Escorted Trip from the Port of La Spezia to Five Lands: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, PortoVenere (if available)

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.

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!

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.

Discover the wonderful Italian Riviera with a Exclusive Private Tour. Cinque Terre is one of the most suggestive tour from La Spezia Cruise Port. The Cinque Terre (ancient fishing villages) are also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Itinerary: • Our english speaking driver will pick you up at your Cruise Ship around 8.00 AM • We will drive through the Poets Gulf until we get to Portovenere. • First stop in Portovenere for 1 hrs (free visit of the Church, Castle and the City) • Then we'll move to Riomaggiore (the 1°village of the 5 Terre). Free visit of Riomaggiore, and we'll move to the others (Manarola,Vernazza & Monterosso) with the typical local train. (This is the best and fastes way through the mountains). • In Monterosso there will be our driver waiting for you for the return to your location. • The return is scheduled around 5.00 PM (Take a look at our detailed description of the stops).

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.

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!

Afternoon dedicated to a guided tour of Portovenere, a wonderful village with the small church of San Pietro, built on the extreme end of the village from which you can enjoy a marvelous view of the sea, the 12th century castle, the Sanctuary of the Madonna Bianca and the Byron’s Cave, where the English poet used to go to get inspiration for his poems. Later, you will departure aboard the ancient leudo Zigoela (a traditional Ligurian boat) and sail along the coast between the pastel-coloured houses of the ancient village and the uncontaminated Palmaria island, enraptured by the light of the sunset in a unique setting. The breeze of the open sea and the emerald waters will accompany you to discover the jagged coastline and hidden bays until you reach a way known as Via dell’Amore. In a romantic atmosphere, you can enjoy an aperitif of typical Ligurian products and relax with a refreshing dive in the moonlight.

Enjoy your day-trip from La Spezia Pier: meet your English speaking driver alongside your cruise ship and be driven to San Gimignano. A stroll through the core of San Gimignano, in the shadows of its surviving towers, is a delight. As the town was about a day's trek to Siena or Florence in the Middle Ages, it was a good stopover for pilgrims en route from those cities to Rome. Near the main gate, you can still see the remains of a 12th-century pilgrims' shelter. S.Gimignano counts 14 towers. A visit here also includes access to the archeological museum and Torre Grossa. After your walking tour enjoy a typical wine tasting and light lunch in one of the wineries of the area before heading back to La Spezia.