Pisa and Lucca Day Trip from Florence
From€65
9 hours
Florence, Italy
About this activity
Experience the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and the charming city of Lucca on this full-day excursion from Florence, complete with guided tours and free time for exploration.
Highlights
- Marvel at Pisa's Leaning Tower
- Explore Lucca's historic city center
- Enjoy scenic Tuscan countryside views
- Visit Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli
- Discover Lucca's ancient city walls
Full description
Discover the architectural marvels of Pisa and the historic charm of Lucca on this enriching day trip from Florence. Begin with a visit to Pisa's renowned Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the iconic Leaning Tower, where you'll have the opportunity to snap memorable photos and learn about its fascinating history. Next, journey to Lucca, a city celebrated for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and unique city walls. Wander through its picturesque streets, explore ancient churches, and perhaps enjoy a leisurely lunch in one of its delightful cafes. This excursion offers a perfect blend of guided insights and personal exploration, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany. Don't miss this opportunity to experience two of Italy's most captivating destinations in a single day.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Florence
- Guided tours of Pisa and Lucca
- Free time for exploration and lunch
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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Discover two of Italy’s most symbolic towns - Pisa and Lucca! Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Find your seat on the comfortable coach bus, sit and relax, and prepare to depart for Pisa! The drive will take about two hours, and your guide will share some useful and interesting information about the city and its landmarks before your arrival. If you have any questions, your expert guide will be there to assist you!
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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When you arrive, your guide will lead you directly to the ancient gate surrounding the Square of Miracles. When you enter, you will be greeted by 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!
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Your group will meet an expert, local guide, who will introduce you to the fascinating history of this square and its monuments. Embark on a captivating walking tour through history, as you learn all about the monuments in a fun and vivid way. Your 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.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Next, follow your guide into the Pisa Cathedral with your included skip-the-line ticket. You will discover the fascinating history of this Cathedral with its unique Romanesque architecture. The interiors of the Cathedral are equally beautiful with ancient frescoes and masterpieces by Nicola Pisano. As the natural light shines into the cathedral, it has a heavenly, unforgettable atmosphere.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: YES
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There is no better place to end your walking tour of Pisa than in front of the world-famous Leaning Tower! Your guide will explain why it is leaning and what makes this tower so special. Then you will have some time to explore Pisa independently. Alternatively, you can enhance your experience by skipping-the-line to climb the Leaning Tower. 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!
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
6
After exploring the symbolic town of Pisa, you will head to nearby Lucca. In about thirty minutes, you will arrive in this historical gem of Western Tuscany. Lucca is most famous for its Renaissance walls, which encompass the entire city. Your guide will lead you through the picturesque, medieval streets until you reach the center. A professional walking tour guide will meet your group to lead you throughout the city. You will visit the most famous and fascinating sites of the city. Also known as the “city of 100 churches,” Lucca has a surplus of incredible things to see! Your guide will take you on a journey through the history of the city as you visit the most beautiful sites you can imagine! You will also spend a portion of your tour walking along the city walls, so you can admire views of Lucca from above the rooftops of the building with lovely panoramic views. Your city tour will last for two hours as you discover the historical wonders and picturesque sights.
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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A must-see in Lucca is Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Not only is this a stunning and lively square, but it is also one of the most historic parts of the city, filled with stories and legends. This square was first constructed in the 1st century AD and then continued to flourish throughout the centuries. Your guide will explain how it transformed from an amphitheatre, to a vibrant market, to the restaurant-lined square it is today! Any curious questions you may have, your guide will be happy to answer.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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After visiting various sites and monuments in Lucca, your guide will finish the tour in front of the city’s iconic Duomo - Cathedral of San Martino. This ancient church has fascinating origins from the Roman era. Your guide will dive into the history with you as you admire the stunning architecture outside the church. Enhance your tour by adding entry to the Cathedral (not included in the tour package).
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NO
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Enjoy some time to independently explore Lucca after the walking tour finishes. Grab any last minute souvenirs before heading back to Florence. The drive will take about 1 hour, and you will return in the early evening.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour departure time and location.
- Be aware of any specific entry requirements for attractions.
- Understand the cancellation policy and any associated fees.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets.
- Bring a camera to capture iconic landmarks.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Kindly note that the Pisa and Lucca Semi independent option does not include the local guides in Pisa and in Lucca
- Please note that the Cathedral of Pisa is now free and, on extremely crowded days, it will not be possible to visit its interior due to a long queue. In such cases, we will offer a tour of Piazza Cavalieri instead
- From November to March (Low Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. The minimum required to confirm the tour in Italian, French and Portuguese is 4 pax
- From April to October (High Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. Italian, French and Portuguese are confirmed as follows: PORTUGUESE: Tuesday - min 2 pax FRENCH: Thursday - min 2 pax   ITALIAN: Saturday - min 2 pax
Traveler reviews
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Wonderful Experience
This was a wonderful experience as learned so much about the history of Pisa and Lucca. The tour guides were very efficient and knowledgeable. I am so glad we opted to do the full tour guide experience instead of the self guided tour. A few helpful tips: Regarding the bus, it was clean and quiet. No food or drink allowed with the exception of water. Regarding the tower: no bags allowed inside but you can easily rent a storage locker for your time inside the tower. Regarding the cathedral: ladies do not forget a covering for your shoulders if they are bare. If you forget, you can easily buy a shoulder wrap/shawl at the bookstore. I recommend bringing a backpack of some sort in case you want to buy anything along the way as you can easily carry it with you. You can also put your bottled water inside, etc.. Hope this helps!
Christa_BMay 24, 2026VIATOR
Highly recommended.
The guide, Lorenza and bus conductor, Antonio did a wonderful work guiding us through an excellent experience in our trip to Pisa and Lucca cities.
josebJ6830FXMay 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Unmissable Lucca
Excellent tour and very good local guides, Lorenza is very friendly, I recommend it 👍🏽
KotyhidalgoMay 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Nice visit to Pisa and Lucca.
Tour guide was good, good information. Tour guide in Lucca was not so good, bad english and not very engaging.
katrinbM7879MMMay 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR
4-star for guides, 3 for the experience..please read
I am rating this a 4/5 because I do not want our guides to be "slighted", as they were both very nice and good. The reason I would rate this a 3 is that I selected an English tour. This tour was combined spanish and english, which meant both factions were stagnant as the tour was repeated in the alternate language. That is NOT for what we signed up. Our 2nd guide actually seemed more comfortable and conversant with our Spanish group...I would say it was almost 60% spanish/40% english. I felt we could have learned more and seen more if we were not relegated unknowingly to a multi-lingual tour. I recommend this ONLY if you can guarantee full english tour next time.
AnneMarie_GMay 19, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
Kindly note that the Pisa and Lucca Semi independent option does not include the local guides in Pisa and in Lucca
Please note that the Cathedral of Pisa is now free and, on extremely crowded days, it will not be possible to visit its interior due to a long queue. In such cases, we will offer a tour of Piazza Cavalieri instead
From November to March (Low Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. The minimum required to confirm the tour in Italian, French and Portuguese is 4 pax
From April to October (High Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. Italian, French and Portuguese are confirmed as follows: PORTUGUESE: Tuesday - min 2 pax FRENCH: Thursday - min 2 pax   ITALIAN: Saturday - min 2 pax