Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips â all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
Know more about traveling from Sarzana
Yes, and this is one of the strongest reasons to visit. Its location between La Spezia and the Tuscan border means it pairs naturally with a morning in the Cinque Terre villages and an afternoon in Sarzana, or with a route that continues south toward Lucca or Pisa. A Daytrip driver familiar with the region can help you pace the day so you get meaningful time in each place rather than rushing. Just flag your interests when booking and the itinerary can be shaped around what matters most to you.
Sarzana sits at a natural crossroads in the Gulf of La Spezia. La Spezia is approximately 14 km (9 miles) away, making it an easy pairing. Florence is roughly 130 km (81 miles) to the southeast, Genoa is around 100 km (62 miles) to the northwest, and Pisa is approximately 75 km (47 miles) away. Its position makes it a natural stop when traveling between the Cinque Terre, Tuscany, or the Italian Riviera rather than a standalone destination requiring a long detour.
Three to four hours is enough to walk the historic center, visit the main monuments, and enjoy a coffee or lunch in one of the piazzas. If you want to hike up to Sarzanello Fortress for the panoramic views, add another hour. It works well as a half-day stop, which also makes it an ideal add-on to a longer route between the Cinque Terre coast and Tuscany.
The Citadel of Firmafede is the most striking landmark â a 15th-century fortress that dominates the town. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is worth stepping inside for the historic crucifix attributed to Guglielmo da Pisa. The town's main street, Corso Italia, is lined with medieval palaces and antique shops that Sarzana is regionally famous for. Piazza Matteotti is a good place to pause and take in the everyday rhythm of the town before moving on.
Sarzana is a beautifully preserved medieval town in Liguria, near the border with Tuscany. It punches well above its size with a remarkably intact historic center, two impressive fortresses â the Firmafede Citadel and the hilltop Sarzanello Fortress â and a cathedral that houses a rare 12th-century crucifix. It has genuine character without the tourist crowds of better-known Ligurian destinations, making it a rewarding stop for travelers who want authentic Italian history rather than a polished postcard experience.
Sarzana has a train station, but the town's main attractions are spread across steep streets and uphill to the fortress â not walkable luggage in hand. A private transfer drops you directly where you need to be, with no connection changes, no hunting for taxis on arrival, and the freedom to leave on your own schedule. If you are combining Sarzana with other stops along the Ligurian or Tuscan coast, a driver makes the route practical in a way that trains and buses simply cannot match.
