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EASY Pisa & Lucca 7-Hour Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia
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At a glance
Duration
6–7 hours
Price from
$535 / person
Location
La Spezia, Italy
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages
EN, IT, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Papillon Service
Description
If you’d love to visit Florence but don’t want to spend half the day driving, consider Lucca, which offers a similar architectural esthetic but is only 60 min from La Spezia. An elegant city best known for its ancient fortified walls that have been transformed into a unique urban greenspace, Lucca is also a great kid-friendly destination, also features beautiful shops (major fashion brands as well as boutiques brimming with artisan creations), really good gelato and excellent cuisine.
Going to Pisa doesn’t take up a lot of time and is enjoyable for both adults and kids.
KIDS 12 AND UNDER TOUR FOR FREE!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult
$535
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
EASY Pisa & Lucca 7-Hour Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia
Pickup included
Itinerary
Piazza dei Miracoli
45 min
After about an hour's drive from the port of La Spezia, we'll arrive in Pisa.
On Pisa's “Campo dei Miracoli” you will find not only the world’s most famous bell tower but also the cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery, which are all remarkable monuments. Although our visit of Pisa is brief, there is time to climb the Leaning Tower; it only takes 15 minutes. You'll still have time to see how many creative shots you can get of your group "holding up" the Leaning Tower.
Lucca
180 min
After about a 30-minute drive from Pisa to Lucca, we will take a panoramic drive around the ancient fortification wall before heading into the historic center.
Your driver will take you around the historic center of Lucca to give you a lay of the land and some background info on the main highlights, which include San Frediano, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Piazza Napoleone, San Michele in Foro, the cathedral of San Martino.
At San Martino, you'll have the option of entering the church where the stupendous tomb of Ilaria del Carretto is on display (small fee, paid onsite). Some say it is the most beautiful funerary monument in Italy, a marble sculpture on par with Michelangelo's David.
If you're in need of a little physical activity, you can rent bikes and cruise the wall of simply go for a walk under the big shade trees. Climbing Guinigi Tower is another great way to get your blood going, and it's do-able even for small children (as opposed to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, minimum age 8).
Tuscany
60 min
On the hour-long return drive to port, we'll drive through Tuscany and Liguria before dropping you at your ship at the port of La Spezia.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Guaranteed on-time return to the pier
Not included
Gratuites
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
IF YOU ARRIVE BY TENDER, we will meet you on the tender pier. Your driver will be holding up a sign with your name on it. Please do your best to get on one of the first tenders, and be sure to let us know what time the last tender departs so we can plan the day to have you back in time. IF YOU ARRIVE AT THE PIER, take the free shuttle bus you will find at your ship to the waiting area for private car service located just outside the port (a 5-minute ride). Your driver will be holding up a sign with your name on it.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Any time not accounted for in the itinerary section is due to travel time.
This excursion is suitable for all levels of physical ability.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
EASY Pisa & Lucca 7-Hour Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $535 per person for this La Spezia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. IF YOU ARRIVE BY TENDER, we will meet you on the tender pier. Your driver will be holding up a sign with your name on it. Please do your best to get on one of the first tenders, and be sure to let us know what time the last tender departs so we can plan the day to have you back in time. IF YOU ARRIVE AT THE PIER, take the free shuttle bus you will find at your ship to the waiting area for private car service located just outside the port (a 5-minute ride). Your driver will be holding up a sign with your name on it.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Papillon Service.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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B7288RDjoes
August 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best of the best !
My family just returned from Italy and France and finally have a moment to give back in return for the number of suggestions I took away. The biggest being using Papillon Service (and the amazing Sharon) for most of our tours. We leveraged her services and top notch guides and drivers in three stops: Marseille, France; Nice, France and the surrounding areas; and then a blockbuster tour of the hills and cities of Tuscany and Florence. We were a party of seven with three teens, and from pickup to drop off we were entertained, educated, and well served. If you find yourself in Italy or France, do yourself a favor and call Sharon with Papillon Service and go the easy way!
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NorthStar530638
July 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing private driver and incredible lunch
Sharon custom designed this trip for us as we did not think we would enjoy Pisa & would rather spend our time in the villages. Well, it turned out to be just the perfect amount of time in Pisa and then an amazing lunch and adventure in Luca. Going through Papio versus using Royal Carribean’s excursion saved us about 50% and we never got on a bus with 25 other people it was just us and The driver. We talked to people on the cruise who spent $400 a person to do the same thing and this was less than half of that Sharon will tell you if it’s worth doing based on the port you are arriving & you won’t waste time driving and that is worth it by itself!!
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Laurrd
October 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome private tour/excursion from Livorno port !
Everything was perfect from our initial reaching out to Sharon to communicating and confirmations to a terrific guide who led the way and made it all we wanted it to be and with ease !!
Highly recommend and would book again in a heartbeat !
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mncarolyn
April 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Everyone was Happy
Absolutely the best part of our vacation was when we were being taken care of regally by Papillon! The drivers/guides are attentive, fun, knowledgeable and personable. We used Papillon for three tours (LaSpezia, Genoa and Rome) and each experience was better than the last. Our group of 14 (ages 8-adult) all rate them "best ever!"
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louisecK303EE
May 9, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Four family tours and happy with them all
We did four tours with Papillon on our recent holiday. (Three in Italy and one in Athens)
Everyone was fantastic. The drivers showed up on time and were always professional and helpful. Sharon was really good to deal with and always promptly answered questions. I felt like nothing was too complicated including a transfer trip from Venice to Florence via Marenello for the Ferrari Museum.
We have four children and really enjoyed knowing that everything was taken care of.
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