About this tour
An eight to nine-hour coach excursion departing La Spezia to explore Florence and Pisa at your own pace, backed by bilingual guide support throughout. Travel by air-conditioned shuttle to Florence's tourist coach hub, then tram into the city centre—newly required due to traffic restrictions. Your guide meets you at the terminal with local knowledge and assistance, letting you navigate both cities independently whilst knowing help is close by. Visit Renaissance architecture, climb medieval towers, and wander cobblestone streets without rigid group schedules.
Highlights
- Florence city centre exploration with on-call guide support
- Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower at leisure
- Included return tram ride from Florence coach park to centre
- Air-conditioned transport from La Spezia
- Bilingual guide available for questions and directions
- Self-directed sightseeing without group-pace restrictions
- Suitable for various fitness levels and families with prams
What to expect
You'll depart La Spezia by coach and arrive at Florence's designated tourist parking area. From there, use your included tram ticket to reach the city centre—allow 15–20 minutes for this leg. Once in Florence, you're free to explore landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio on your terms. Your guide provides initial briefing and remains contactable for support. Later, the coach takes you to Pisa, where you can visit the iconic Leaning Tower and surrounding monuments independently. Both cities reward wandering: Florence's galleries and side streets reveal Renaissance details; Pisa's piazza offers photo opportunities and quieter corners away from the main crowds.
Good to know
Tram rides to Florence city centre are now mandatory due to bus restrictions (from 1 July 2025). Monument entry fees—Leaning Tower (€20) and Duomo/Museum/Baptistery/Bell Tower (€15–€30)—are extra. No onboard toilet or WiFi; plan bathroom breaks in cities. Prams and strollers welcome. Not ideal for those with mobility challenges; walking is substantial.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.