About this tour
This 8-hour excursion departs from La Spezia to explore Pisa beyond the crowds. You'll enter Piazza dei Miracoli with authorised access to walk amongst the white marble of the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistry, then retreat to a tucked-away home restaurant set in a quiet garden. There, a Tuscan home-cooked lunch of handmade pasta with traditional sauces, house-made tiramisù, local wine and garden-grown limoncello awaits before returning to port.
Highlights
- Authorised close access to Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistry
- Private transportation through Versilia countryside to Pisa
- Homemade Tuscan pasta and sauces in garden restaurant setting
- House tiramisù made to original recipe, creamy and rich
- Local wine pairing and homegrown limoncello digestif
- Skip the Piazza crowds, eat where locals do
What to expect
After pickup from La Spezia port, you'll travel through the Versilia landscape towards Pisa. Once at Piazza dei Miracoli, your guide grants you close-quarters access to the iconic marble monuments—no roped-off viewing here. You'll walk amongst them at leisure. The afternoon pivots entirely when you're driven to a private home restaurant tucked away from the tourist throng. A garden envelops the dining space with rustling trees and quiet air. Lunch unfolds: handcrafted pasta dressed in Tuscan ragù, crisp salad, proper tiramisù, and a glass of locally-selected wine. Coffee and iced limoncello (made from trees on the property) finish things off before the return journey to your ship.
Good to know
The excursion suits all fitness levels. Prams and strollers are welcome. English-speaking driver and audio guide included. Air-conditioned vehicle throughout. Infants can use specialised car seats. Public transport options exist nearby should you wish to explore independently.
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.