Pisa and Lucca

Shore excursion from port of Livorno or La Spezia, Italy

  • Duration 8h
  • Activity level medium

What you'll do

Upon arrival of your cruise, our assistant will be waiting for you, identified with the Shore2Shore sign.
 

PISA 

We will begin our tour at the imposing wall of the ancient city and its religious heart: the Square of Miracles, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the most important medieval art complexes in the world. Here we will admire the famous monumental complex formed by the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Duomo), the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist, the Monumental Camposanto, the Bell Tower, and, of course, the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. 
We will continue towards the Via Santa Maria, the historic artery that connected the Square of Miracles with the old city. Along this charming street we will see the Orphans' Hospital, the Ferdinandeo College, and the Church of San Giorgio ai Tedeschi, until we reach the Church of San Sisto in Corte Vecchia, where the old Palace of the Lombard Gastaldo was located.
Our walk will then take us to the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Santo Stefano, dominated by its church and the Gualandi Tower, famous for the tragic story of Count Ugolino, a character immortalized in Dante's Divine Comedy.
Passing through the arch of the Palace of Bonomo, we will continue to Faggiola Street, known for having been the residence of the great poet Giacomo Leopardi.
 
We will end the tour by crossing the Archbishop's Square to return to the Square of Miracles, where you will have free time to enjoy the surroundings before continuing our journey to Lucca.
 

 

LUCCA 

Lucca is a genuine medieval city, and its historic center has preserved the original layout of the time, with narrow cobblestone streets and limited vehicle access. For this reason, the bus will have to park outside the historic center, and we will take a pleasant walk on foot to the heart of the city, allowing us to discover its most authentic essence.

We will begin our tour along Via San Paolino, where the birthplace of one of Italy's most famous opera composers is located: Giacomo Puccini. In the nearby Piazza Cittadella, we will admire the statue of the creator of La Bohème, Tosca, Madame Butterfly, and Turandot. 

We will continue towards San Michele Square, the old Roman forum, where the Church of San Michele, a magnificent example of Pisan-Lucchese architecture, and the Palazzo Pretorio (1492), former seat of the Podestà, stand.

Crossing the main square of the city, Napoleone Square, we will arrive at the Duomo of San Martino, known for its elegant medieval façade and its enigmatic stone-carved labyrinth.

Our route continues along Fillungo Street, one of Lucca's most emblematic streets, famous for its medieval atmosphere, palaces, and towers. Here stands the imposing Guinigi Tower, crowned by its characteristic trees at the top.

We will then stroll through the famous Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, one of the most unique squares in Italy, built over the ancient Roman amphitheater from the 2nd century, once the scene of public gatherings and gladiator games. 

We will conclude the visit in front of the Church of San Frediano, unique for its spectacular façade decorated with mosaics.
After the visit, you will have free time before returning to your ship.

Details

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 09 HOURS
  • IN PISA, FREE TIME WITHOUT GUIDE FOR THE VISIT.

 

SUPPLEMENT to be paid along with the reservation

  • Mandatory headphones: 3.00 € Adults and children over 12 years old

 

REMARKS

  • Medium level/Panoramic/Cultural
  • Comfortable footwear is recommended
  • People with reduced mobility who use wheelchairs must be accompanied by another person who can assist them. We kindly ask that foldable wheelchairs be used, as buses do not have lifts or ramps. Shore2Shore is not responsible if the client does not inform about their situation at the time of booking.

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