Florence Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Excursion from La Spezia

Description

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation from a central meeting point close to your La Spezia cruise port!
• Multilingual assistance on board the bus!
• Free map of the city!
• Free WiFi on board the bus!

Please note: A separate voucher will be emailed to you. You must print the voucher and give it to the local operator to do the excursion.

Make the most of your time in Florence, explore the city cradle of the Italian Renaissance, and discover the beauty of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with the astonishing Brunelleschi's Dome. See all the major sights in Florence from an open-top bus, oh, and don't worry the round trip transportation from La Spezia will be included!

Your special day will start as soon as you disembark. Please note that in order to reach your transportation to Florence, you will need to go to the meeting point set by your local operator which is at 15-20 minutes walking distance from the cruise ship terminal. If you want to avoid all the walking, there is a shuttle service that you can pre-arrange even from your cruise ship for a small extra cost! Once there, you are ready to board your comfortable transportation to the magical Florence! During the ride, your driver will provide you with useful information about the most iconic places in Florence to visit!

Now you are ready to explore Florence in the best possible way, as you want! Once you give your ticket to your Hop on Hop Off local operator, you can choose the best seat and the ride will begin! You can choose to ride the whole route and enjoy live commentary in English or listen to other languages on headsets. You can also hop off at any time to explore your favorite sights and then hop back on when you wish. Your pass is good for the whole day.

There will be several interesting places to visit during your route, so you will be provided with a map on board with all the stops marked! This way you could plan your day easily. Do not forget to visit the most iconic places in Florence such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the largest churches in the world which access is always free, or Piazzale Michelangelo, from which you can admire Florence in all its beauty, do not miss the replicas of Michelangelo's work, like David and the Medici Chapel!

When you are ready, please jump back to one of the Hop-on Hop Off buses from your route to return to your starting point where your transportation will take you back to La Spezia port where you can take the shuttle or walk back to your cruise ship terminal. Please be aware of your departure time so you can return with enough time.

What is included?

• Roundtrip shuttle transportation from a central meeting point close to your La Spezia cruise port.
• Multilingual assistance on board the bus.
• Free map of the city.
• Free WiFi on board the bus.

Excursion Notes

• La Florence Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Excursion from La Spezia prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• Please be advised this service is provided by reservation and your ticket may not be usable for a different time from the one shown on your booking.
• If you miss your shuttle, there may or may not be space on another bus.
• This is a shuttle transportation service only and is not a guided shore excursion.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for the entrance fee, refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.
• You must print and surrender a paper version of the voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund will be given to customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Where we meet

For this Florence Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Excursion from La Spezia, you will meet your friendly staff at the shuttle bus terminal close to your La Spezia Cruise Terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• This Florence Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Excursion from La Spezia is not wheelchair accessible.
• Seating on the shuttle excursion bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing Italy buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time to this shore excursion in La Spezia, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ship's scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board the cruise ship at the appointed time.
• Schedule times might change due to traffic or any other force majeure.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.