From La Spezia Cruise Port
Lucca from La Spezia Cruise Port
Medieval walls, tree-lined ramparts and quiet piazzas — Tuscany's most charming small city.
Distance
About 65 km / 60–75 min from La Spezia terminal
Travel time
60–75 minutes by coach
Time needed
Allow 2–3 hours in Lucca
Lucca is 65 km from La Spezia — a compact walled city perfect for a half-day or combined with Pisa's Leaning Tower on organised excursions.
Most passengers visit Lucca on Pisa & Lucca combo excursions — Leaning Tower photos in the morning, walled-city stroll and lunch in Lucca in the afternoon.
The city centre is flat and walkable — ideal for families and passengers who prefer gentler terrain than Florence cobbles.
Allow 2–3 hours for the walls, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and gelato stops before return to La Spezia.
How to get there from the cruise port
| Method | Detail | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore excursion coach | Pisa & Lucca Highlights is the standard combo from La Spezia. | Full day | Tour price |
| Private transfer | Direct to Lucca walled city. | 60–75 min | €100–200 |
Times and costs are indicative. Always keep a 60–90 minute buffer before all-aboard.
Highlights
- Medieval city walls and tree-lined ramparts
- Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
- San Michele church
- Gelato and café culture
Tips
- Best combined with Pisa on standard port calls
- Flat terrain suits limited mobility better than Florence
- Book combo excursions before peak summer sailings
Prefer a guided tour?
Pisa & Lucca Highlights Shore Excursion
Leaning Tower and medieval Lucca — iconic Tuscany without the Florence time commitment.
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Lucca from La Spezia from La Spezia — FAQs
Lucca without Pisa?▼
Possible on longer calls but Pisa & Lucca combo offers better value for most passengers.
Enough time on an 8-hour call?▼
Yes as part of a Pisa & Lucca combo — not as a standalone with Florence.