Explore Pisa City with Skip-The-Line Leaning Tower Climbing
Description
Enjoy a 2.5-hour small-group guided walking tour of the city of Pisa and then climb the Leaning Tower (an additional 30 minutes required - activity lasts 3 hours in total) with guaranteed pre-booked access by skipping the line at the ticket office and entrance to the Cathedral included. Explore the city's main attractions, but also discover some of the off-the-beaten-path sites frequented by locals. The itinerary is absolutely easy and the walk is at a slow pace. This is a unique experience to enjoy this unpretentious university city where you will have the opportunity to learn about the history, monuments but also the daily life of a small and lively medieval Tuscan town. You will see the city from a different perspective: discover hidden alleys, photograph the city from unusual places and, of course, climb the famous Leaning Tower and visit the beautiful Pisa Cathedral.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at the fountain outside Pisa Centrale train station at 10:00am. The guide will be easily recognizable by the sign saying Pisa Explorer. From there the small group will move to the nearby Piazza Vittorio Emanuele.
The narration starts in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele with an introduction to the history of the city of Pisa and its territory
A visit to the impressive mural Keith Haring painted in Pisa in 1989, the largest he painted and also his last
The tour continues along the main pedestrional and commercial street of Pisa
At the end of Corso Italia we will be on the Arno riverbanks and Ponte di Mezzo, the main bridge of the city center where we will admire some of the most beautifull bildings of the city including Palazzo Blu.
Crossed the river Arno we will be on the north bank along Borgo Stretto, in the very heart of Medieval Pisa
Once the political center of the Medieval Maritime Republic of Pisa now home of some of the most interesting late Renaissance architecture in the city and one of the city's university.
From Piazza dei Cavalieri the small group will move to the Piazza del Duomo for a general introduction to the history of the UNESCO protected monumental complex of the Cathedral of Pisa and Leaning Tower
Visit inside the Cathedral of Pisa. Dress code is informal. Shorts are allowed; gentlemen would need to take their hats/caps off; ladies would need to cover their shoulders. You can take photos and videos.
At the end of the 2.5 hour long tour, your guide will assist you with depositing your bags at the cloakroom and entrance at the Leaning Tower that you will climb on your own. Around 30 more minutes needed. End of services.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 8 years of age are not admitted to the Leaning Tower
- Bags, backpacks, camera containers and non trasparent water bottles to be left at the locker room
- End of services at around 12:45pm
Reviews(83)
Great informative tour with David who showed us the well known sights and some obscure but equally fascinating ones(k.Herring Mural,H&M interior etc).The tour ended with a trip up the Leaning Tower for a great view over Pisa.My wife(66)was unsure she could manage the climb but she did although the staircase can get a little tight with people coming up & down.There was a good mix of people on the tour English Aussie Canadian & Austrian.All in all we would highly recommend Pisa Explorer & David for a real insight into the rich history & culture of Pisa.
Thank you very much! David - Pisa Explorer
David was great. Gave us a good tour of Pisa and its history. The Pisa tower & duomo was phenomenal.
Thank you very much David - Pisa Explorer
I absolutely loved this walking tour. David, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought Pisa’s history to life in such a fascinating way. He shared so much insight into why so many of Pisa’s buildings are tilted or sinking, the impact of the war, and how different civilisations shaped the city over time. The stories behind the Leaning Tower were really interesting, from why it was built where it was, how it was built, why it leans, to the modern engineering that’s made it safe to climb today. I was originally planning to visit Pisa on my own and had started researching what to see and do, but nothing I found online came close to the depth of understanding I gained from this tour. I walked away with such a richer appreciation of the city and its history. I’m so glad I joined. It really gave so much more meaning to my visit.
Thank you so much! David - Pisa Explorer
David was excellent and very knowledgeable about Pisa and Italy. I would do another tour with him in a heartbeat 💓
Thank you so much! David - Pisa Explorer
David was knowledgeble and could answer any question posed. He is from Pisa and had many facinating stories. Skipping the line to climb the Pisa Tower was easy and the experirnce wad amazing.
Thank you very much. David - Pisa Explorer
The history of Pisa was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to walk us thru to all the highlights. Skipping the line at the tower was a blessing as the lines were very long. If you go to Pisa, skipping the line is a must!
Thank you very much. David - Pisa Explorer
We had a fantastic experience on our Leaning Tower of Pisa excursion! Our guide, David Di Giacomo, was absolutely incredible—so knowledgeable and passionate about the history and architecture of Pisa. He made the entire tour engaging and informative from start to finish. We were actually about 15 minutes late to the meetup spot due to unforeseen delays, and David went out of his way to try and wait for us so we could catch up. That level of patience and consideration really meant a lot to us, and we truly appreciated it.
Thank you very much! David - Pisa Explorer
David did an amazing job of showing us around Pisa. He knew so many great facts about the old city and relayed the information easily.
Thank you very much! David - Pisa Explorer
David was our guide and he was great. He answered all our questions and showed us the old city hidden within. He pointed out areas to explore and perfect angles for pictures.
Thank you very much. David - Pisa Explorer
Really great tour of the main tourist sites in Pisa. The tour guide was excellent very knowledgeable and interesting.
Thank you very much. David - Pisa Explorer
