Pisa: 2-Hour Guided Tour w/ Leaning Tower & Cathedral
ID: GYG144330-223409
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour of the city of Pisa, visit the cathedral and then climb the Leaning Tower with guaranteed pre-booked access skipping the lines at the ticket office.
The itinerary is absolutely easy going and the walking will be at a leisurely pace. This will be a unique experience to enjoy an unpretentious university city where you will have the opportunity to learn about the history and the monuments but also about every day life of a small and lively medieval Tuscan town. You will see the city from a different angle – discover the hidden lanes, photograph the city from unusual places and, of course, climb the world-famous Leaning Tower and visit the beautiful Cathedral of Pisa.
From Pisa Centrale train station, you will start exploring the city from the southern side all the way to the Leaning Tower on the northern side on a 2-hour walk through the historic city center. You will learn about the history of the city, its palaces, monuments and characters, as well as the life of a small and ancient Tuscan university town.
You'll hear about the Etruscan and Roman Pisa and the centuries of glory of the maritime republic during medieval times. On your way to the Square of Miracles, you'll find traces the Medici and Galileo have left in the city and much more. On your last stop of the 2-hour walking tour, you will visit the impressive monumental complex of the Square of Miracles with an entrance to the cathedral and Leaning Tower.
Highlights
- Explore the city of Pisa off the beaten track on a 2-hour walking tour with a genuine local guide
- Learn about the history and monuments but also about every day life in Pisa
- Visit the cathedral and climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Breathe in the atmosphere of a medieval Tuscan town
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour will start at 09:45 sharp and will end at the Leaning Tower of Pisa at 12:15
• The walking tour is at leisurely pace
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to climb the tower
• Bags need to be left at the locker room before climbing
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.