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This is the perfect tour for first time visitors who have a short time (half day) and wish to explore Pisa around and beyond the Leaning Tower: a bike tour will easily let you covering different spots and at your own pace! Your personal Licensed Tour Guide, Martina, will introduce you to the history, legends and traditions of Pisa. Besides she will give you the opportunity of experiencing the everyday life of a vibrant University city: Martina has lived in Pisa for more than 15 years, first as a student at the University (Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degree) then as a resident: she knows every corners of its historic centre, besides master artisans and the best places to have a taste of the local cousine. Last but not least your tour guide happily shares fascinating details on the world famous Leaning Tower and the other unique buildings that outstand in the 'field of miracles'! Meet Martina, hire a bike at her recommended shop and enjoy your time in Pisa!
Price: $238.46
Duration: 3 hours
Hi ! About 90% of tourists usually head straight to Pisa and Florence – and yes, they’re amazing – but this tour offers something a little different. It’s a bit more off the beaten path (especially Volterra), and it's a real treat to explore the heart of Tuscany through these two charming villages. Give this experience a try: you won’t regret it! You’ll travel in a comfortable Mercedes van, with a driver/guide who will explain what you're seeing throughout the day. The standard departure time is 8:30am, but it can be customized to fit your schedule.
Price: $1,059.82
Duration: 9 hours
The only Carrara marble tour that allows you to get in a real cave. Nice to meet you! We are drivers and tour leaders... we would like to show you an hidden gem of Tuscany! I will pick you up with my professional van from the area of Lucca or Pisa and I will bring you up on the mountain of Carrara. We will reach the cave and we will jump in a 4x4 Jeep that can drive us inside. A professional tour guide will explain you everything about the story of this legendary place: not only how they work and they extract the marble, but also how they are producing a special wine or how to recognize a real Carrara marble from a fake one. At the end of tour, we will get out from the cave and I will drive you up in the little village of Colonnata: a very small and authentic place famous for a very tasty kind of salami... "lardo di colonnata" ! I can bring you in the best food shop to buy a piece of lard or try to book a local restaurant for a tasting! A tour off the beaten path :)
Price: $179.45
Duration: 5 hours
Join us for a hands-on pasta making class, where you'll learn the art of crafting pasta from scratch using time-honored techniques. Located only 15 minutes from Pisa City Center, your class will take place in a traditional Italia house situated on a farm and olive grove. - Enjoy 3 dishes from the area (Aperitivo, main and dessert) accompanied with wine - Roll up your sleeves Learn how to prepare a classic Italian meal. - Round-trip transportation from meeting point (flexible) - Enjoy personalized attention from the chef All product and ingredients you will be using are sourced from the farm or locally you're creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Price: $156.56
Duration: 3 hours
Taste your way through Pisa on this immersive 2.5-hour guided food tour that combines the city’s culinary traditions with a local’s insight. Begin with a classic Italian aperitivo, a refreshing spritz or soft drink accompanied by snacks, setting the perfect tone for a flavorful journey through Pisa’s streets. Next, visit traditional local eateries to savor Pappa al Pomodoro, a hearty Tuscan tomato and bread soup, and Cecina, Pisa’s iconic chickpea pancake served in both classic and modern variations. Throughout the tour, your licensed local guide shares stories and insights about Pisa’s food culture, history, and culinary heritage, helping you understand the significance of each dish and ingredient. End your experience on a sweet note with a traditional dessert. This Private tour ensures a relaxed pace and personalized attention, offering a true taste of Pisa that goes far beyond the typical tourist experience.
Price: $179.45
Duration: 1-2 hours
A small-group comprehensive full immersion at the Field of Miracles with entrances at the Cathedral, Baptistery, Cemetery and Leaning Tower climbing included. You will learn all about this extraordinary and fascinating example of Italian Medieval architecture on a 90-minute guided tour with an expert local guide. You will relive the stories that led to the construction of the complex and its transformations over the centuries. Another 30 minutes will be required to climb the Leaning Tower. The total duration of the tour is 2 hours which will pass in a flash.
Price: $107.19
Duration: 2 hours
The best unforgetable tour in Tuscany in order to discover the real life in Tuscany. You will visit the great countryside, you will discover the old wineries so you can understand the old and news wine-making process. Vineyards, olive trees, old houses, this is just something you will find in your tour. San Gimignano, the ancient medieval village, considered one of the most beautiful village in Italy.
Price: $450.42
Duration: 8 hours
A private walking tour, in Italian or Russian, through the historic center to learn about the history, legends and funny stories of the city of Pisa. You will learn how Pisa was a despotic maritime republic and why Pisa was hated by all the cities of Tuscany. The tour starts from the Piazza dei Miracoli I will tell you about the Baptistery and its two-colored roof. We will look for unusual columns and strange signs on the facade of the Duomo. Then we will visit the interior with its works of art and the chandelier used by Galileo. In front of the Leaning Tower I will tell you how it leaned and how it was saved. We will admire the Piazza dei Cavalieri, a legacy of the Medici family, today home to the Scuola Normale Superiore. I will show you Galileo's house and tell you its story. We will pass by Piazza delle Vettovaglie, a destination for an aperitif or a dinner with Pisan cuisine. For the sweet tooth, here you can taste the Torta coi Bischeri. We end up on the Ponte di Mezzo where we admire the Lungarno Pisano.
Price: $112.00
Duration: 2 hours
Join this small-group shore excursion from Carrara to Pisa and Florence. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, drive along the countryside to discover these Tuscan towns. See the Leaning Tower, Duomo, and moreover the course of 9-hours.
Price: $1,284.63
Duration: 9 hours
Visit the Cinque Terre with locals! Our tour includes also a visit to the charming coastal town of Portovenere. Portovenere is part of the Unesco World Heritage Site in the Cinque Terre area. We will then proceed to the Cinque Terre villages where incredible scenarios will capture your sight! Terraces with vineyards, cliffs and endless blue waters will simply mesmerise you! Every tour in the Cinque Terre is different depending on many factors (weather, traffic, wind, day of the week etc) but that makes our tours unique! Get ready for an amazing and unforgettable experience with our expert driver-guides! You can customize this tour!
Price: $1,189.88
Duration: 8-9 hours
Discover four out of the five picturesque villages scattered along a beautiful stretch of the Mediterranean coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll reach the first village by minivan and then we will take the ferry-boat (weather permitting). If ferry-boats don't work, we'll take the train to reach the villages.
Price: $528.70
Duration: 9 hours
Taste the REAL Tuscany! Enjoy a full rolling dinner (4 locations) with over 15 authentic products from family farms and local wineries. Skip the tourist traps and discover genuine quality with a friendly food expert and sommelier. And learn all about Tuscany's iconic wines, street food, cheese, charcuterie, pizza and gelato in a delightful setting. If you are craving a truly delicious and insightful Italian food experience, this is it! Intimate and memorable: we limit the number of participants in this experience, to ensure a special and personalized evening. Insightful and delicious: As you enjoy several authentic treats, you’ll hear the stories behind the most famous Tuscan foods and wines, learn how they are made, and how to taste them like a professional. Are you ready to treat yourself to an evening of delicious exploration?
Price: $132.48
Duration: 3 hours
Live as a Tuscan is out way to say. Don't loose the oportunity to visit places where Tuscan are usually to spend time. If you want know many more about wine tradition and wine-making process this is the tour for you.
Price: $414.29
Duration: 7 hours
You will discover Tuscany with its nuances, walking through the wines with our Sommelier, happy to introducing you the reality of the wine that distinguishes us so much. This day trip includes two of wine tasting plus a light lunch at a Tuscan winery. Your Sommelier offers a full-day itinerary dedicated to wine lovers who wish to explore the world-famous region, which has produced this namesake wine for centuries.
Price: $439.58
Duration: 7 hours
Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Pisa cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
Price: $174.63
Duration: 4 hours
In the company of your own private tour guide enjoy the wonders of Pisa. You visit the city highlights including the Cathedral, the Baptistery and of course the Leaning Tower. On this walking tour you learn about the monuments that surround the Piazza dei Miracoli as well as fun and interesting facts about Pisa’s history.
Price: $301.08
Duration: 3 hours
Immerse yourself in a small group dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demonstration and taste authentic recipes from Pisa treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 3-course menu including starter, pasta and dessert with drinks included (water, wines and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Cesarine mission is to preserve the authentic local recipes, handed down from generation to generation and connect the travelers with talented home cooks.
Price: $119.23
Duration: 2 hours
Are you looking for a destination far away from the most crowded destinations in Tuscany where you can live an authentic and familiar wine cellar experience? Do you want to discover a place where the production of wines is not only the expression of the territory from which it comes, but in which you can feel our respect for nature, our soul, our energy, our personality? Our proposal is right one for you! Surrounded by a friendly and relaxing atmosphere you will live in a unique sensory experience where the scents and flavors of our territory blend into a perfect combination. We will always be present and happy to answer any question or curiosity of our guests about the work of a winemaker, which Francesco carries out with such devotion and passion, to his philosophy of life in which he defines his agriculture as LIVING AGRICULTURE.
Price: $42.15
Duration: 1 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Population: Approximately 90,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is spring and autumn for mild weather and fewer tourists.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, UK, and many other countries can enter Italy visa-free for short stays up to 90 days. US citizens do not require a visa for tourism stays under 90 days. Some travelers may obtain an e-visa or visa on arrival depending on nationality, but most tourists from major countries like the US, EU, and UK only need a valid passport. It is advisable to check current requirements before travel.
About Pisa
Pisa is a charming city in the heart of Tuscany, renowned worldwide for its iconic Leaning Tower. Beyond this famous landmark, Pisa offers a rich blend of medieval architecture, vibrant student life, and a scenic riverside setting along the Arno River. The city’s compact historic center is perfect for leisurely exploration, featuring beautiful piazzas, impressive churches, and museums that showcase its artistic heritage. Pisa’s unique appeal lies in its combination of world-famous monuments and authentic Italian culture, making it a must-visit destination for travelers interested in history, art, and architecture. Visitors are drawn not only to the Leaning Tower but also to the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the lively atmosphere created by the University of Pisa. The city’s manageable size allows for easy walking tours, while nearby Tuscan landscapes invite day trips to vineyards and medieval towns. Pisa’s blend of history, culture, and accessibility makes it an ideal stop on any Italian itinerary.
Pisa Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Tuscany
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is spring and autumn for mild weather and fewer tourists. Pack comfortable walking shoes and light layers. Respect local customs, such as greeting with a polite “buongiorno” and dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. Keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases. Booking popular attractions in advance helps avoid long waits.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $200
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Top Attractions
1. Leaning Tower of Pisa – The world-famous bell tower known for its unintended tilt, offering panoramic views from the top. 2. Piazza dei Miracoli – A stunning square housing the Leaning Tower, Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, and Camposanto Monumentale. 3. Pisa Cathedral – A Romanesque masterpiece with intricate marble facades and impressive interior artworks. 4. Baptistery of St. John – The largest baptistery in Italy, noted for its acoustics and blend of Gothic and Romanesque styles. 5. Museo dell’Opera del Duomo – A museum displaying sculptures, paintings, and artifacts related to the cathedral complex.
Popular Activities
Visitors can climb the Leaning Tower for breathtaking city views, explore the historic center on foot or by bike, and enjoy riverfront walks along the Arno. Cultural experiences include visiting museums, attending university events, and exploring local markets. Day trips to nearby Tuscan towns like Lucca and Florence offer additional adventure and sightseeing. Food tours and wine tasting in the surrounding countryside provide immersive culinary experiences. Seasonal festivals and concerts add to the vibrant cultural scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Pisa’s cuisine reflects traditional Tuscan flavors, emphasizing fresh, local ingredients. Signature dishes include ribollita (a hearty vegetable and bread soup), cecina (chickpea flatbread), and torta co’ bischeri (a sweet and savory pie). Seafood is also prominent due to Pisa’s proximity to the coast. Dining customs favor relaxed meals with family and friends, often accompanied by Tuscan wines such as Chianti. Noteworthy restaurants include La Pergoletta and Osteria di Culegna, known for authentic regional dishes.
Getting Around
Pisa is accessible via Pisa International Airport with connections to major European cities. The city’s train station links Pisa to Florence, Rome, and other Italian destinations. Local transportation includes buses and taxis, but the compact city center is best explored on foot or by bike. Car rentals are available but not necessary for city sightseeing. Public transport is affordable and efficient for nearby excursions.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is spring and autumn for mild weather and fewer tourists. Pack comfortable walking shoes and light layers. Respect local customs, such as greeting with a polite “buongiorno” and dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. Keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases. Booking popular attractions in advance helps avoid long waits.
Culture & Customs
Pisa’s culture is deeply rooted in Tuscan traditions, with a strong emphasis on art, education, and community. Social customs include polite greetings and a relaxed approach to time. Festivals such as the Luminara di San Ranieri celebrate local heritage with lights and fireworks. Dining is a social affair, often lasting several hours. Visitors should show respect in churches and public spaces, and tipping is appreciated but not obligatory.
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