Pisa: 2-Hour Walking Tour
ID: GYG149309-223379
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour of the city of Pisa. Explore the city's major attractions and visit sites that are off the beaten track.
This walking tour will introduce you to the city of Pisa – right up to and beyond the iconic Leaning Tower. Explore this unpretentious university city and learn more about its history and monuments. Get to know more about everyday life in the small and lively Medieval Tuscan town. See the city from a different angle, discover hidden lanes and take photos from unusual places.
The meeting point is at the fountain in front of Pisa Centrale train station. After a general introduction about the territory of Pisa and a visit at the impressive Keith Haring's mural, you will continue walking across the busy Corso Italia, learning more about the two quarters of the south bank: Sant'Antonio and San Martino. Walk along the river Arno and enjoy great views from the riverbanks and Ponte di Mezzo.
Then, explore the beautiful north bank districts of San Francesco and Santa Maria and get to know their highlights. Discover the very heart of Pisa as you walk along Borgo Stretto and indulge in the atmosphere of Piazza delle Vettovaglie with its market stalls and trattorias. Stop at the magnificent Piazza die Cavalieri, redesigned at the end of the sixteenth century by Florentine architects. Round off the day with a general external visit to the Unesco protected monumental complex of the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city of Pisa
- Explore the city's major attractions as well as sites that are off the beaten track
- Learn about the history and everyday life of Pisa
- Breathe in the atmosphere of a Medieval Tuscan town with a local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is pet and children friendly
The tour is always at a leisurely pace
At the fountain in front of Pisa Centrale train station
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.