Half-Day Pisa Tour from Montecatini
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Pisa's historic center
- Visit the iconic Leaning Tower
- Discover Pisa's rich history
- Enjoy scenic Tuscan landscapes
- Experience a guided city tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Montecatini Terme
- Guided tour of Pisa's historic center
- Visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Meals and beverages
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; other languages may be available upon request
- Children under 4 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap
- Please inform the operator of any special requirements in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a camera to capture iconic landmarks
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Better to go on your own
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.
Pisa- half day
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...
Ricardo our guide spoke easy to understand English for a Francophone. He was very interesting and funny.
They forgot us!
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!
Great tour!
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.