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Pisa Afternoon Tour: Exploring the Leaning Tower and Tuscan Countryside from Florence
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1,313 Ratings
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Discover the wonders of Pisa on this afternoon tour from Florence. Explore the iconic Leaning Tower and the beautiful Tuscan countryside with an informative guide.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza dei Miracoli - This renowned square in Pisa is named after the monuments it houses, historically referred to as “Miracles” due to their extraordinary beauty and uniqueness.
- Duomo di Pisa - The iconic Cathedral, an exemplar of distinctive Pisan Romanesque architecture, situated in the Miracoli square.
- Battistero di San Giovanni - The circular Baptistery, encircled by its evocative columned arcades, is a splendid structure that complements the nearby Cathedral and Leaning Tower. Constructed over several centuries, it showcases a mix of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.
- Leaning Tower of Pisa - One of the globe’s most recognizable landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa enthralls visitors with its distinctive tilt and architectural splendor.
While entry tickets are not part of the tour, you’ll have free time to explore the tower at your leisure. We suggest booking your tickets in advance to ensure availability and enhance your visit!
- Knights’ Square - Once the political hub during the Middle Ages, it now hosts the renowned Scuola Normale University, one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
- Camposanto - The Camposanto Monumentale in Pisa, Italy, is a historic cemetery established in the 12th century. Celebrated for its remarkable architecture, it contains Roman and medieval sculptures, sarcophagi, and frescoes. Despite suffering damage in World War II, ongoing restoration efforts maintain its cultural importance.
- Mura di Pisa - The city walls of Pisa are ancient fortifications mainly built in the 12th century to defend the city. These walls enclosed Pisa, featuring towers, gates, and ramparts. Over the years, the walls were modified and expanded, reflecting a variety of architectural styles. Although some parts have been lost, remaining sections still stand, highlighting Pisa’s historical heritage and serving as a reminder of its medieval defensive structures.
What's Included
- Monolingual Guided Visit in Pisa (April to October)
- Headsets for groups of 5+ (Guided Visit option)
- Licensed Tour Leader
- Air-conditioned coach transport
- Round Trip by Bus option: transport and tour escort commentary
- Professional local Guide in Pisa (Guided Visit option)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Entry ticket to the Leaning Tower is NOT included
Additional Information
Enjoy a splendid excursion through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to the art city of Pisa. Upon arrival, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, home to remarkable monuments known as “Miracles” for their stunning beauty. You’ll admire the Cathedral’s interior, the renowned Leaning Tower of Pisa, the round-shaped Baptistery, and the elegant “Camposanto,” originally a cemetery.
The guide will share fascinating insights into the Leaning Tower’s history and its unique tilt that amazes visitors. You’ll also have free time for memorable photos or to explore Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pisa’s medieval political center, home to the prestigious Scuola Normale. During this time, you can also visit the Leaning Tower. Please note, entry tickets to the tower are not included, so we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot and make the most out of your visit!
- A dress code is required to enter places of worships and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will risk refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements
- For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
- Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour.
- Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
Location
Piazzale Montelungo
Check in time: at 01:15 pm
at Piazzale Montelungo (Montelungo Square), at the end of the ramp connecting with the train station. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour - Gray Line logos.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1313 Ratings)
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J5143dgkeithh
Sep 20, 2024
A must experience day in Florence - This is an awesome day trip! The views, hospitality, and organization was fantastico. The two wineries that we visited were top notch family run businesses. Maria was a great guide and gave us lots of area history while en route. If you are not mobile, Poggio Amorelli has a steep drive to walk. The experience was a lifetime memory.
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G9622gkemilyb
Sep 20, 2024
Amazing - Awesome tour, Paola was very caring and considerate with all guests. She checked allergies and dietary preferences, and checked that all guests were having a great time.
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512bennyr
Sep 20, 2024
Winery Tour - Great tour of two amazing winery’s! We had a blast and we really enjoyed the different types of wine we tried! The staff at both places were amazing and our guide was so helpful and informative!
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Q877gsaliciae
Sep 19, 2024
A good option to know Pisa!!! - This is a good way to get to know Pisa, the place is worth a thousand but not only because of the leaning Tower of the Cathedral, which is a beauty that should have more advertising, the Baptistery and the Cemetery that are worth visiting.
Thanks Maria Luisa, we learned a lot from the history of Pisa and the Provinces of Tuscany along the way.
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Pamk228
Sep 19, 2024
Maria/tour guide for Pisa & Leaning Tower - The cathedral & baptism were spectacular!! The Leaning tower also even more magnificient than expected! Maria was very knowledgeable, great at herding our group (not easy!😂) & appreciative of everyone’s needs/disabilities. Thank you, Maria!
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Paveena20
Sep 19, 2024
Wonderful experience - Had an enjoyable tour to Pisa from Florence. Marie Lisa and Sarah were really lovely. For those who have walking difficulties, this might be challenging for you with the walking and climbing up the tower of Pisa. Other than that, it was a lovely experience to Pisa!
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Pamela_b
Sep 17, 2024
Pisa is worth a visit before one dies! - Easy to follow instructions on where to meet guide. Bus trip to Pisa was without any incidents, with the tour guide explaining our surrounds, which was excellent info. Local guide walking us through the Bapistry and Church and giving us a lot of info, was excellent. Free time after was nice to retrace your steps and take more photos. I did not pay extra to climb the Leaning Tower as I had already done so back in 1980!
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P7458ibjeffreym
Sep 13, 2024
Pisa - The tour was excellent. Tour was very knowledgeable about Pisa and was very well organized. He was bilingual! I would take my family on the tour.
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Jacquelync393
Sep 20, 2024
Pisa - Great job Gabriel and Placid!!!
Informative
Polite
Professional
Fun times in Pisa were had by all
Thank you for all the information
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Vaibhavss5339yb
Sep 16, 2024
Wish there was more value for money - I did this tour even before I properly saw Florence and I found the guide to be super helpful with some great tips for visiting Pisa and visiting Florence. The guide was able to tell us interesting things along the way. My favorite part was the guide identifying pickpockets and showing us so that we are aware. It is not a full five star because the bus did not have a lot of charging points and the tour is a little expensive for what we saw.
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