FLORENCE BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Tuscan Acts: The Leaning Tower, Etruscan Ramparts and Bocelli’s Silent Theatre
A full‑day private shore excursion from La Spezia that links Pisa’s Field of Miracles with medieval Volterra and the open‑air Teatro del Silenzio in Andrea Bocelli’s hometown—this guide orients you to the route, logistics and highlights.
Three Tuscan Acts: The Leaning Tower, Etruscan Ramparts and Bocelli’s Silent Theatre.
This full‑day shore excursion threads three distinct Tuscan scenes into one itinerary: the marble monuments clustered on Pisa’s Field of Miracles, the rampart‑ringed, Etruscan‑rooted hill town of Volterra and the gentle agricultural landscape that opens onto Lajatico’s Teatro del Silenzio, the open‑air amphitheater closely associated with Andrea Bocelli.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pisa’s Field of Miracles and the Leaning Tower
The tour places you at Pisa’s celebrated square—home to the Duomo, Baptistery, Campo Santo and the Campanile (the Leaning Tower)—with parking arranged close to the monuments for efficient sightseeing.
Volterra: Etruscan roots and medieval ramparts
Perched on a rocky plateau, Volterra offers a compact historic center with the Piazza dei Priori, medieval walls and an Etruscan Museum noted in the itinerary—an opportunity to see layers of Italian history and well‑preserved fresco work.
Lajatico and the Teatro del Silenzio — Bocelli’s hometown
Lajatico and its hamlet La Sterza are best known for Andrea Bocelli and the Teatro del Silenzio, an open‑air theatre built with his support; the theatre hosts an annual concert each July and is the focus of the village’s modern cultural identity.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Across roughly ten hours you move from monument‑dense urban piazzas to quiet hilltop streets and pastoral vistas. The itinerary is paced to give you close access at Pisa, a guided sense of Volterra’s Etruscan and medieval character, and a contemplative stop in Lajatico to view the Teatro del Silenzio and the countryside that shaped Andrea Bocelli.
THE LANDMARK
Pisa’s Field of Miracles and the Leaning Tower
The tour places you at Pisa’s celebrated square—home to the Duomo, Baptistery, Campo Santo and the Campanile (the Leaning Tower)—with parking arranged close to the monuments for efficient sightseeing.
THE HISTORY
Volterra: Etruscan roots and medieval ramparts
Perched on a rocky plateau, Volterra offers a compact historic center with the Piazza dei Priori, medieval walls and an Etruscan Museum noted in the itinerary—an opportunity to see layers of Italian history and well‑preserved fresco work.
THE CULTURAL PULSE
Lajatico and the Teatro del Silenzio — Bocelli’s hometown
Lajatico and its hamlet La Sterza are best known for Andrea Bocelli and the Teatro del Silenzio, an open‑air theatre built with his support; the theatre hosts an annual concert each July and is the focus of the village’s modern cultural identity.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this excursion suits best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full‑day excursion lasting approximately 10 hours; confirm pickup time with the operator and plan your day ashore accordingly.
Guests are picked up from their accommodation. If arriving by ship, take the shuttle (orange or blue) to the Harbour of La Spezia—your driver will wait at the harbour with a welcome sign showing your name and the operator.
When leaving the ship, position yourself toward the front of the crowd to avoid delays and to meet your driver on time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the excursion?
The private shore excursion runs about 10 hours.
What is the price range?
Rates for the tour range from €700 to €1,800.
What is the maximum group size?
The excursion accepts up to 16 people.
Where and how will I be picked up?
Pick‑up is from your accommodation; for cruise passengers the driver will meet you at the Harbour of La Spezia with a welcome sign—follow the ship shuttle instructions to the harbour.
Is Lajatico really Andrea Bocelli’s hometown and is the theatre used for concerts?
Yes. Lajatico (La Sterza) is Andrea Bocelli’s hometown; the Teatro del Silenzio is an open‑air theatre built with his influence and the venue hosts a concert each July. Bocelli agreed to sing there once a year for five years.
Who operates this excursion?
The tour is operated by Under The Tuscan Sun Tours as a private shore excursion.