Pisa and the Leaning Tower - Private Tour

General information

Destination
Florence, Italy

Program details

Enjoy a splendid private excursion with a chauffeured vehicle through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Upon your arrival in Pisa, your private guide will take you on a thorough guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli and its monuments.



You will be dazzled by this marvellous square which is dominated by the Cathedral, a model of the distinctive Pisan Romanesque architecture, the celebrated Leaning Tower and the round-shaped Baptistery surrounded by its suggestive columned arcades.



Immerse yourself in the history of the Leaning Tower, one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. Continue as you stroll through the historical quarter where you can admire the Church of San Sisto, one of the oldest churches in Pisa. After the walking tour, you will reach Piazza dei Cavalieri, which was the political centre in the middle Ages.



Admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world, the house of Count Ugolino della Gherardesca also called “Conte Ugolino Tower” as told by Dante in the Divine Comedy. Passing the famous medieval Tower houses you will be captivated by the history of these particular buildings.



While walking through the downtown streets, you will see the ancient house where Giacomo Leopardi lived before reaching the amazing Piazza Arcivescovado where the impressive Palazzo Vescovile is located.



There's the option to purchase the admission ticket to the Baptistery from your guide during the walking tour, which includes priority access to the cathedral. Free admission for children aged under 11.