Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

See more of Pisa than the Leaning Tower before moving on. This private walking tour starts in Piazza dei Miracoli with an introduction to the square’s monuments and entry to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Continue through Piazza dei Cavalieri, medieval streets on Via delle Belle Torri, and the Arno riverfront, whose palaces span centuries. The route also visits Piazza Delle Vettovaglie, a market square with links to Pisa’s university history.

What's Included

Guided tour and entrance to the Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza dei Miracoli

In front of the Tourist Information Office in Piazza dei MIracoli (red brick building on one side of the square)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza dei Miracoli

    Introduction to the history of Pisa focusing on the construction of the monuments in the square. Entrance to the cathedral is included.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Piazza dei Cavalieri

    Pisa is a University city. In this square we will focus on the foundation of ine of the most prestigious universities in Europe - the Scuola Normale

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Piazza delle Vettovaglie

    Square the hosts the daily market since the 1400s. Reaching this square we will visit the first university of Pisa, La Sapienza, a medieval tower, and an old bakery shop.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    A medieval street that had beautiful tower house still noticeable in the buildings. Thgere was also a grocery market in the nearby square during the middle ages.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Lungarni di Pisa

    Along the river Arno area cuts the city into two halves: North and South. And it is enriched by amazing palaces that date from the 1200s to the 1800s.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Michela Di Francesco

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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