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If you're traveling to Florence, I recommend booking an excursion to visit Pisa and see one of the most famous monuments in the world, its leaning tower, declared a World Heritage Site.
1. Half-day excursion to Pisa with optional entrance to the Tower

This half-day excursion to Pisa from Florence allows you to discover the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and other emblematic monuments in Piazza dei Miracoli. After a comfortable bus transfer from Florence, you will meet an expert local guide who will take you through the history and beauty of this historic city.
In addition to the guided tour, you will have the option to upgrade your booking and climb the Tower of Pisa, enjoying unparalleled panoramic views of the city. You can also add a guided tour of Pisa Cathedral, a magnificent example of Romanesque architecture.
What's included
- Half-day excursion to Pisa
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Spanish-speaking guide
- Optional entrance fee to climb the Tower of Pisa
- Option to add a guided tour of Pisa Cathedral
Itinerary
- Piazza dei Miracoli
- Leaning Tower of Pisa (optional entrance fee)
- Pisa Cathedral (optional visit)
- Baptistery of Pisa
- Monumental Cemetery
2. Half-day excursion to Pisa from Florence with entrance to the cathedral

This organized half-day excursion to Pisa will take you from Florence to Pisa accompanied by a guide and other travelers for a tour of the city and its most emblematic monuments, with free time to explore the unmissable Piazza dei Miracoli on your own.
What's included
- 6-hour excursion to Pisa
- Transportation available by air-conditioned bus or train
- Spanish-speaking guide
- Entrance to Pisa Cathedral
Itinerary
- Piazza dei Miracoli
- Leaning Tower of Pisa (exterior)
- Pisa Cathedral
- Pisa Cemetery
3. Day trip to Pisa and Lucca

Very close to Pisa lies a charming town called Lucca, which is often visited on trips to Pisa. This excursion to Lucca and Pisa from Florence will allow you to discover both places with a guide, so you can make the most of your day outside Florence.
Itinerary
In Pisa
In Pisa, you will discover its cathedral, baptistery, and leaning tower. One of the things that makes Pisa such a pleasant and attractive city for visitors is that its main attractions are located in its famous Piazza dei Miracoli.
Itinerary
in Lucca
In Lucca, you will enjoy the Cathedral, the large Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and a tasting of buccellato, a sweet cake typical of this town, which will be the perfect end to your getaway. Lucca also has an impressive collection of Etruscan ruins and Renaissance architecture.
What's included
- 9-hour excursion to Pisa and Lucca
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus with WiFi
- Spanish-speaking guide
- Entrance to Pisa Cathedral, with the superior option
- Tasting of the sweet "buccellato"
4. Excursion to Tuscany: Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, and Monteriggioni

This day trip to Tuscany will transport you from the bustling streets of Florence to the vineyards, hills, and fields of the spectacular Tuscan countryside, taking in some of its greatest gems, Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano.
Itinerary
You will see Pisa and its Piazza dei Miracoli, with the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower, and in Siena you will visit the Piazza del Campo, home to the famous Palio di Siena horse race, with the Torre del Mangia, the Palazzo Comunale and the impressive striped marble of the Duomo. You will enjoy a 13th-century fortified town, Monteriggioni, with eleven impressive towers and surrounded by medieval walls.
In San Gimignano, you will discover an old town declared a World Heritage Site for its architectural treasures such as the Palazzo del Podestà, the Piazza della Cisterna, the Dome of San Gimignano, and the Church of San Agostino. You will then travel through the vineyards of the Chianti region, a prized designation of origin for one of the world's most popular wines.
There you will learn the secrets of how this wine is made with a visit to a local winery, where you can recharge your batteries with a typical lunch of pecorino cheese, salami, bruschetta with seasonal ribollita and vegetable soup, accompanied by a tasting of Chianti and Vernaccia wines.
What's included
this tour
- Excursion to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano
- Transfer from Florence
- Transportation in air-conditioned minivan with WiFi
- 3-course lunch and optional wine tasting
- Entrance to Siena Cathedral
- Optional entrance to the Tower of Pisa
5. Half-day excursion to Pisa with fast-track entry to the Tower from Florence

This excursion is the same as the previous one, with a half-day guided tour of Pisa including entrance to the Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral. This option is very convenient if you want to visit the Tower but don't want to wait in the long lines that form at the entrance.
Climbing the Tower of Pisa is well worth it for the spectacular views from the top, although bear in mind that you will have to climb 294 spiral steps to get there. You will also have free time to visit other places of interest in Pisa, such as the Piazza dei Cavalieri and its oldest church, the Church of San Sisto.
What's included
- 6-hour excursion to Pisa
- Fast-track entry to the Tower
- Entrance to Pisa Cathedral
- Transportation available in air-conditioned bus with WiFi
- Spanish-speaking guide
Itinerary
- Piazza dei Miracoli
- Pisa Cathedral
- Tower of Pisa
- Piazza dei Cavalieri
- Church of San Sisto
Vicky's Traveler Tip
If you have extra time in Florence, I recommend taking a trip to see not only Pisa, but also taking advantage of a combined tour of other towns and immersing yourself in the charming Tuscany.
What to see in Pisa

Pisa is a small town on the west coast of Italy, in the beautiful region of Tuscany. It was the birthplace of the famous physicist and astronomer Galileo Galilei and is home to one of the most famous monuments in the world, the Tower of Pisa, as well as other magnificent buildings in a distinctive style known as Pisan Romanesque.
Its majestic appearance is the result of the period of splendor that Pisa experienced during the 12th century, which can also be seen in its old town with magnificent buildings, squares, and narrow streets that run along the Arno River, the main route of communication for centuries.
Piazza dei Miracoli
This square is one of the most spectacular monumental complexes in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with the Duomo, the Baptistery, and the Tower of Pisa. It is because of the striking architecture of these buildings that it is known as the 'Square of Miracles'.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
It took 177 years to build this tower, which was conceived in 1173 as the bell tower of the Duomo, and began to lean shortly after its completion due to the unstable ground on which it stands. Today, the Tower of Pisa is a World Heritage Site and remains the symbol of the city, being the most famous leaning tower in history, with an inclination of almost 4 degrees.
The Tower of Pisa was closed for 20 years for restoration work to prevent it from collapsing, but since 2011 it has been possible to enter this monument again. Standing 55.86 meters high, it offers panoramic views from its eighth floor after climbing 294 spiral steps. Legend has it that Galileo Galilei proved one of his theories on the tower by dropping two cannonballs from the top.
Pisa Cathedral
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta stands in the center of Piazza dei Miracoli. It is a medieval Catholic cathedral built in 1063 in the Pisan Romanesque style and dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the episcopal seat of the Italian city of Pisa. It stands out for its delicate white and gray marble façade and its enormous solid bronze door.
The interior is also impressive, housing various works of art, two rows of impressive Corinthian columns from the Island of Elba, mosaics, and a carved pulpit, a masterpiece of medieval sculpture carved by Giovanni Pisano in 1310.
Baptistery of Pisa
Located opposite the Cathedral, it is the largest baptistery in Italy, with a height similar to that of the Tower of Pisa and a diameter of 36 meters. Its spectacular white marble façade gives way to a more sober interior, where the octagonal baptismal font stands out. From the side stairs, you can climb to the top of the Baptistery and admire magnificent views of Pisa Cathedral.
Camposanto or Monumental Cemetery of Pisa
A monument that completes the architectural complex of the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Camposanto in Pisa took almost two centuries to complete, from 1278 to 1464. It is striking for its long marble façade with 42 blind arches and was designed as a Gothic-style cloister decorated with frescoes to house 84 tombs from the Roman era.
Other interesting visits in Florence

If this article on how to get to Pisa has helped you plan what to see and do in Florence, take a look at other articles that may be useful for other destinations, such as Day Trips to Cinque Terre from Florence or 4 Best Day Trips to Siena from Florence.