Half-Day Tour of Pisa from Montecatini
Description
Visit Pisa and its famous Piazza dei Miracoli, or Miracles Square, where the stunning Leaning Tower is lacated. In the same square you will find the Cathedral and the Baptistery. An expert and passionate local guide will make you discover the history of this incedible place. Climb up the Leaning Tower for a memorable city view! You will love this tour in Pisa.
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Itinerary
You cannot miss out on visiting Pisa when you are in nearby Montecatini! Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Italia, under the clock tower. Hop on the comfortable coach bus, choose your seat, and relax before departing on your journey! The drive to Pisa will take less than one hour. During the journey, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about Pisa and its sights on the way. Upon arrival, your expert guide will make sure you know exactly what to expect, and if you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.
Your guide will lead you directly to the entrance of the Square of Miracles, where you can find the fascinating and famous monuments which have made Pisa an iconic city around the world! You will arrive to a breathtaking panorama - white, marble buildings dominating a square of perfect, green lawns. The intricate architecture is unbelievable, and you will not be able to resist immediately taking photos!
A licensed and expert guide of Pisa will meet your group to begin the included walking tour of the monuments. Your guide will take you on a tour through history as you learn all about the monuments and the histories of the buildings are explained in a fun and vivid way. Your certified guide will lead you to all of the buildings in the square - you can admire the exteriors of the large Baptistery and the Monumental Graveyard. Then, follow your guide into the incredible Cathedral to learn more.
Admire the incredibile facade of the Baptistery in Miracles Square and listen to your guide to discover the ancient origins of this magnificent building
Your walking tour of Pisa will end in front of the world-famous Leaning Tower! Your guide will share what makes this tower so special (and why it is leaning!), and then you will have some independent time to explore Pisa. If you choose to enhance your experience with a skip-the-line entrance ticket to climb the Leaning Tower, you will be able to quickly enter and make your way to the top! Then, admire the stunning and diverse views of Pisa from above the rooftops of these ancient buildings. Enjoy the breeze from the top of the Leaning Tower and take some fun photos before heading back down! In case you do not select the option including the Leaning Tower ticket, you will only admire it from the outside.
Grab any last minute souvenirs from Pisa before meeting back with your guide! Then, board back on the bus and you will be back to Montecatini in 30 minutes. Don't miss out on this incredible journey to a unique piece of Italian heritage - Pisa!
Your walking tour of Pisa will continue in the Cathedral with your included ticket. Your local Pisa guide will explain the fascinating history of this Cathedral and all about its unique Romanesque architecture. The interiors of the Cathedral are just as equally beautiful with unique frescoes and masterpieces by Nicola Pisano. As the natural light shines into the cathedral, it has a heavenly, unforgettable atmosphere.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(21)
My wife and I joined the half-day tour of Pisa from Montecatini and overall had a pleasant experience. The coach journey was smooth and comfortable, and the pick-up and drop-off were prompt and well managed. There was also a stop along the way for anyone who needed a comfort break, which was useful. Once we arrived in Pisa, it was around a 15-minute walk from the coach parking area to the Leaning Tower square. The guide was friendly, accommodating, and helped make the visit enjoyable. We did not choose the option to climb the Leaning Tower, but we still had a guided tour around the tower area and free entry into the cathedral, which was really good and fascinating. The guide provided helpful information in multiple languages, which added to the experience. After the guided section, we had around one hour of free time to explore the square, take photos, and enjoy the area at our own pace. The only thing to be aware of is that the tour mainly covers the Leaning Tower, the square, and the cathedral. The itinerary appears to suggest that more sights are included, but in reality, the focus is just this main area of Pisa. Overall, it was a smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable trip, especially if your main aim is to see the Leaning Tower and cathedral.
Missed the cathedral. The guide had us stood outside of the cathedral for a good 20 minutes talking, then we could not get in because the Sunday service was starting and the line got too long. Wish the timing was planned better since Sunday service is on a fixed schedule. Also purses of any size were not allowed into the tower. This was not communicated ahead of time so we can plan accordingly to avoid wasting time for locker storage. I think it would be more fun taking the train and purchase online tickets that include museums instead of standing in hot weather for a long time listening to the guide.
The tour content was good. However. The tour leader wasn't good at all. They came 30 minutes late and no apology or anything. I had to contact Viator to figure out what to do. When we got on the bus although they knew we are a group of four they hadn't saved 4 seats together. We had to sit separately from each other or with our back to the road.
Ricardo our guide spoke easy to understand English for a Francophone. He was very interesting and funny.
The tour company forgot to pick us up. Fortunately, they were able to reschedule us. The tour was good but don’t schedule with this company if you do not hedge a flexible schedule. Ciao Florence Tours is not dependable. On a second tour we had booked with them they left us stranded in another town and we had to find our own transportation back, costing us an addition 250 euros!
We enjoyed this tour. We opted to climb the tour and we are glad we did. The climb was not difficult. Our guide kept everything on time. It would have been nice to have one more hour to explore the town or eat at a restaurant.
Our 1st time using TripAdvisor for a tour, and our 1st visit to Pisa. The double-decker bus arrived late and was completely full. WAY TOO MANY people on this tour, probably 40+. A few women didn’t read the fine print so we had to WAIT for them to buy a scarf to cover their shoulders before we could begin tour. Our English speaking tour guide was very kind and patient, so she gets a 10. However, after her tour we were headed to enter the tower but were not given a start time, and we WASTED AN ENTIRE HOUR sitting when we could have grabbed some food or did some shopping. By the time our tower climb was done we had to race back to meeting point TO WALK THE 15-mins back to bus. Communication was not very good. No input on when to eat or use bathrooms before the hour drive home (0845 pick-up/1330 drop-off). It was also HOT; bring an umbrella for shade while walking. The bus driver drove very safe though, so he gets a 10. However, will not use this service again.
Just the perfect amount of time to see Pisa and a little time to shop. Personal hearing devices to listen to the guide was exceptional. Didn't have to strain to hear the guide as she spoke right into your ear.
The tour guide is excellent. 2 stars are for Viator company. We had used Viator for all of our European and Asian day trips in the last 15 years but were vey disappointed this time. The tour started at 9am, we should be at meeting point 20-30 minutes before 9am which we did. We waited from 8:20am to 9:00 and 9:15 and then at 9:23 when we were finally given up ready to g9 back to the hotel a bus drove in to the station parking lot and stopped next to us. We quickly got in, no apology from the tour guide . We will find other tour operators
The entire square was amazing! The guide was very knowledgeable. The highlight of the tour was climbing to the top of the Tower of Pisa! Memorable experience!!
