About this tour
Eight-hour private tour from La Spezia cruise port covering two Tuscan highlights. Your driver guides you to Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO site anchored by the famous leaning tower, cathedral and baptistery, then heads inland to the walled town of Lucca. You'll have unguided time to explore both destinations at your own pace, discovering Renaissance art, medieval architecture and local character beyond the postcard sights.
Highlights
- Piazza dei Miracoli: cathedral, baptistery, and leaning tower
- Optional climb up the tower for sweeping Tuscan views
- Walled medieval town of Lucca with churches and museums
- Private vehicle with driver commentary throughout
- Self-directed exploration time in each city
What to expect
Your driver collects you from the cruise port and spends the journey briefing you on both destinations. In Pisa, you'll enter the Piazza dei Miracoli complex—the marble monuments are striking even if you skip the tower climb. Expect crowds and souvenir stalls around the leaning tower itself. You'll have several hours to wander the cathedral interior, walk the baptistery, or explore quieter streets nearby. After regrouping, you'll drive to Lucca, where the intact city walls offer a quieter atmosphere. You can walk the ramparts, duck into churches, browse small museums, or simply sit in a piazza. The driver waits with the vehicle and provides route suggestions but doesn't accompany you on foot.
Good to know
Eight hours includes drive time, so budget roughly three hours in each city. Tower queues can be long in peak season—book tickets ahead if keen to climb. Lucca's old town is best explored on foot; the walls are accessible and flat. Bring water and snacks; meals aren't included. Infant seats available on request at booking.
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.