La Spezia, Italy Port Reviews

Excellent private excursion I did

I did the Pisa City Sights tour. A bus took us to the Arno River for a scenic cruise on a small boat. Once we arrived at Pisa, a trolley took us inside the walls of Pisa. Our guide took us around the tower and cathedral and gave us a very informative talk about the history of the area. We were treated to a Gelato and given free time to walk around before being escorted back to the ship via trolley and bus.

It's a 30 min walk to the train station if you want to get a train to Pisa. Be aware that trains are not always reliable so if time is limited you would be better taking an excursion to be certain you get there and back. La Spezia is a pretty town and worth spending your time in the port. Walk up towards the castle/museum. You will find a bar in the grounds (before you pay to get in to the castle). Staff are extremely welcoming and they serve good local beer.

It was a cool and rainy day. We spent 3 hours in Florence and 1 hour in Pisa.

Nothing here, but do a Pisa tour

Princess or the port provided buses to the outside of the terminal. From there it is an easy walk to the train station.

We were supposed to do a cruise to Cinque Terre, which was the one I was most looking forward to. Due to bad sea conditions, it was canceled. So we walked off the ship and explored La Spezia. I was pleasantly surprised. There were so many shops and restaurants right in walking distance. We found a little leather shop and the owners/staff were so friendly. They gave us a recommendation for lunch and it was delicious!

Lots of really nice independent boutiques and coffee shops, something you don’t really get home in England anymore Boutiques wise

Train ride to pisa from town takes about an hour

We thought the speakers in the trolley were poor; pretty much missed all that was said.