Pisa Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local Guide

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2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This walking tour offers a truly local take on Pisa—far beyond the postcard. With your host, you’ll uncover quiet student courtyards, historic cafés, hidden river chapels, and stories that bring the city’s layers to life. Whether you're learning about Galileo’s roots, tracing Pisa’s decline and rebirth, or pausing for gelato where locals gather, this is your chance to experience Pisa like a resident—not a tourist.

After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests and travel style. Based on your responses, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will contact you to craft a personalized itinerary. Your route can evolve during the day—leaving room for surprises, conversations, and unforgettable moments.

What's Included

Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks, and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience; public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point

This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
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    See Pisa through the eyes of someone who lives and loves it—wandering student-filled alleys, medieval towers, riverside cafés, and historic quarters. Before your tour, your host will send a short questionnaire to understand your interests—whether you’re into local cuisine, Tuscan art, university life, or the city’s lesser-known treasures. Here are some places you might explore:

    Admission ticket free
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    Stand among Pisa’s most iconic monuments—the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery. Your host will share stories of art, symbolism, and scandal behind the marble.

    Admission ticket free
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    Once a political stronghold, now a hub of academic excellence. Discover how this grand square bridges Pisa’s past and present.

    Admission ticket free
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    Stroll this charming arcade-lined street full of artisan shops and student cafés. It’s where daily life hums beneath medieval arches.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Follow the Arno River past noble palaces and poetic bridges. Hear how Pisa’s fortunes flowed with its waters.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Take a break where locals unwind—inside the remnants of a fortress turned green haven. Children play, students lounge, and you’ll glimpse real Pisan life.

    Admission ticket free
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    Tucked between shops and cafés, this Romanesque church offers a quiet close to your walk. Your host will point out its unique façade and rich history.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
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Cultural Tours
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Walking Tours
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