Pisa
Much more than its emblematic leaning tower, Pisa is a vibrant and attractive community of picturesque views as well as a center of former Medici might. With its marvelously intricate skyline over the “Square of Miracles”, its gorgeous and vivacious university, and its past as a major maritime power, the birthplace of Galileo traces its history back a startling 31 centuries. Pisa boasts one of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe – a delightful place to relax and enjoy a quiet hour of solitude in lush surroundings that belie their location in this animated urban center. Pisa is also a fitting setting for classical music; step into a Tuscan time machine as you enjoy a concert in one of its cool, frescoed churches.
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Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, and Pisa
Meet your tour guide and group at the departure point and climb into the comfortable tour bus bound for Siena. During the journey, enjoy views of Chianti vineyards. Arrive in Siena in the morning, as the town is just waking up, to meet your local Siena guide for a walking tour of the hilltop town. Walk through the squares and alleyways, passing the Piazza del Campo and the world's oldest bank. Explore the Siena Cathedral (entrance fee included). Then, enjoy free time to wander around Siena before departing for lunch. At the family‐run winery, sit down for a traditional Tuscan lunch accompanied by wine. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Gimignano, famous for its still‐intact medieval town plan. Spend your free time discovering the town's treasures on your own before departing for Pisa. In Pisa, disembark at the Field of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli): a green field populated by buildings exemplary of Romanesque architecture. See the Duomo, the Tower, the Baptistery, and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. After your time in Pisa, board your bus for the trip back to Florence, where you are dropped off at your departure point.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa & Cathedral: Entry Ticket
You've seen it in movies, cartoons, and countless tourist pictures. But once you come out of Pisa's bustling streets and finally have a clear view of the Leaning Tower, you'll understand why it's such an icon. This uncanny building is actually the bell tower for the nearby Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale di Santa Maria Assunta. Make the most out of your visit to Piazza dei Miracoli by seeing both!
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Florence Afternoon Pisa, Leaning Tower Tour
Depart from central Florence with your guide and venture west on the journey through the Tuscan countryside. Upon arriving in Pisa, follow your guide through Cathedral Square (Piazza dei Miracoli), where you spot the most famous tilted structure in the world: the UNESCO‐listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Learn about the tower’s unique history from your guide while snapping some photos. You also see the Pisa Baptistry and Duomo di Pisa, hearing the stories behind each architectural gem as you walk. After the guided tour you have free time at your disposal to visit by your own Knights' Square, the political epicenter of medieval Pisa and home to Renaissance architecture, marble statues, and the esteemed Scuola Normale di Pisa. You can also see the oldest Church in Pisa, the Church of San Sisto or just to take amazing pictures. Your tour concludes at the original departure point in central Florence. Please note: the order of the visits may change
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Florence to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena Day Trip with Lunch
Discover three of Tuscany’s most iconic destinations on a full‐day tour from Florence by coach. Snap photos of the famous Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, stroll through the UNESCO‐listed hill town of San Gimignano, and step inside Siena’s cathedral. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch in Piazza del Campo.
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Square of Miracles Guided Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Tickets
Discover the extraordinary Miracle Square with this best of Pisa tour. With a local guide, you will learn more about the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and you can choose to access the Leaning Tower skipping the lines thanks to priority access. Follow the guide to Piazza dei Miracoli where you can admire the famous monuments known as 'miracles' because of their incredible beauty and uniqueness. Be dazzled by this marvelous square, dominated by the Cathedral, a typical example of Pisan Romanesque architecture, which you can also visit inside. Admire the famous Leaning Tower, the round‐shaped Baptistery surrounded by evocative columned arcades and its “Camposanto”, originally a cemetery, an extraordinary quadrangular cloister. The commentary of your guide will be particularly focused on the Leaning Tower, one of the wonders of the world. You will have access to it after an approximately 1‐hour guided tour of the square.
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Pisa Skip‐the‐Line Tower of Pisa Afternoon Tour from Florence
Your day trip will begin in central Florence, where you’ll hop on your air‐conditioned coach and relax on the ride to Pisa. Watch the scenery change from bustling Florentine streets to the vineyards and rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Upon arrival in Pisa, explore Cathedral Square (Piazza dei Miracoli) with your guide. Admire the impressive Duomo, Baptistery, and Camposanto Monumentale as your guide provides insightful commentary on the historic sites around you. Gaze up at the impressive Palazzo Vescovile in Piazza Arcivescovado, now a popular hotel. Make your way to the city’s most famous monument, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and bypass the lines with your direct access ticket. Head straight up the spiraling 294 steps to admire panoramic views at the top. After the guided tour, you will have some free time at your disposal to explore. Your tour will conclude with transportation back to Florence. Please note: If you have no head for heights, walking difficulties or aversion to enclosed spaces, the Leaning Tower of Pisa climb probably won’t be for you. Use the time to relax at leisure in Cathedral Square, instead.
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Pisa: Miracle Square Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Option
Get a comprehensive tour of Miracle Square on this walking excursion in Pisa. With a guide leading the way, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary that ensures you hit all the landmarks, such as the Cathedral and the Baptistery. This tour includes the option to enter the Leaning Tower (added cost), and admission to the Campo Santo Cemetery and the OPA and Sinopie museums.
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Florence and Pisa Guided Day Trip from Rome
Skip the hassle and delays of the train and see two of Tuscany's top cities in a single day on this full‐day tour from Rome. Save hours with direct transportation to Pisa and Florence via bus. See Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and other Florentine landmarks. The tour leader will lead you to the center and give you time on your own to explore.
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Best of Tuscany With Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti
Make the most of your day in Tuscany with this all‐in‐one adventure from Florence. Skip the hassle of planning and enjoy a curated route through Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, and the Chianti Hills. Get up close to the Leaning Tower, sip wine and tuck into lunch at a rural vineyard and wander quaint medieval towns your own pace. Upgrade to add a guide or tower climb if you want to go all in.
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Florence and Pisa Day Trip from Rome with Hotel Pickup
Your day trip to Pisa and Florence begins with hotel pickup in Rome and transport for you and your group by bus to Pisa. Explore the sights on Piazza dei Miracoli on your own for about an hour with your prebooked tickets—including the cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery—plus snap photos of the famous leaning tower from outside. Then board the bus to continue on to Florence. Once you arrive in Florence, spend an hour of free time stretching your legs and shopping before meeting your group and guide at the Accademia Gallery to take in Michelangelo’s iconic “David”. Afterwards, take a walking tour of the city to cover A‐list sights like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria while learning about Florentine history and architecture. Board the bus for a final stop at Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the view over the city before the drive back to Rome.