Private Pisa and Lucca Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Pisa's Leaning Tower
- Wander Lucca's historic city center
- Enjoy scenic Tuscan countryside views
- Visit Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli
- Discover Lucca's ancient city walls
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- Professional driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and drinks
Itinerary
Begin your journey through Western Tuscany in comfort… A private driver will pick you up directly from your accommodation in a luxury Mercedes vehicle. You will head westward through the lovely scenery of Tuscany with its vibrant greenery, hilltop towns, and countless vineyards. You will arrive in Pisa in about an hour.
When you arrive in Pisa, your driver will drop you off right outside the Square of Miracles, the most famous square in Pisa and where you can find all of the iconic monuments. You will have plenty of free tim to explore independently. When you are ready to go to Lucca, your driver will be at your service!
As you walk through the ancient walls into the the Square of Miracles, you will immediately be amazed by the incredible sites of Pisa! The bright, white buildings literally glow in contrast to the green lawns. On this private tour, you have the flexibility to choose how much time you would like to spend in Pisa. Take your time to thoroughly discover the Cathedral, Baptistry, Cemetery, and of course - the Leaning Tower. Be sure to have your camera ready for plenty of fun photos in front of this unforgettable symbol of Italy! Then, take a stroll down the picturesque Arno and grab a cappuccino from a cafe, before your driver picks you up from any location of your choice at any time to head to Lucca.
In the center of Piazza dei Miracoli, you will find the impressive Cathedral of Pisa. Often overlooked by the world-famous Leaning Tower, this church is a hidden gem in Tuscany. This is one of the first examples of “Pisan Romanesque” architecture, a progression in building design that was truly diverse from other churches in the early Renaissance. Discover the intricate designs on the marble facade of the building - the level of precision is almost unbelievable, considering were completed close to a thousand years ago. Enter the Cathedral for a heavenly harmony of views: Cimabue’s iconic fresches, Giovanni Pisano’s pulpit, and golden ceilings. Entry is free.
With the Leaning Tower right in front of you, climbing to the top is irresistable! Enhance your experience in Pisa by making your way to the top of the Leaning Tower. From the peak, you can admire the stunning and unique views of Pisa from above the rooftops of these ancient buildings. Enjoy the breeze on your skin, and then take some fun photos before heading back down!
Up next, you will arrive in Lucca in about thirty minutes. This Tuscan town is easily one of the most unique and beautiful cities in Tuscany! It is most famous for its perfectly intact, medieval city walls, which are a marvelous place to go for a walk or bike ride. During your free time in Lucca, be sure to check out Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a glorious, historic square with local restaurants. For panoramic views of the city and beyond, head to the Guinigi Tower and its unique rooftop garden. Lucca is also known as the “City of 100 Churches,” so there are plenty of beautiful and intricate churches waiting to be discovered! Lucca has influenced artists and poets for centuries with its incomparable beauty… You will undoubtedly fall in love with this city!
While exploring Lucca, make your way to the unique, oval-shaped heart of the city - 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 as an amphitheatre, and then continued to flourish as it transformed into a vibrant market. Now, you will find the restaurant-lined square it is today!
After plenty of time exploring the picturesque streets of Lucca, simply hop into the backseat of your comfortable, private vehicle, and you will be on your way. Enjoy the return drive in the comfort of a private, luxury vehicle. The drive will take about two hours, and you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Florence.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour duration is approximately 8 hours
- Private transportation is provided for your group
- Meals and drinks are not included in the tour price
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the cities
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning 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
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
Traveler reviews
Climb the tower
You should go. Even with the summer crowds, the tour seemed relaxed and unrated. The climb up the tower is a must do for the views and history. The driver was awesome and well informed.
5-star review
Highly recommend this day trip, especially if you get Cristian and your driver and guide. He is awesome! The drive was pleasant, informative, and fun. And the recommendations he gave us while is Pisa and Lucca were awesome! Highly recommend!
Terrific Driver
Diego was a delight from start to finish. The car was beautiful, and we always knew we were in professional hands. When we decided to leave early, he arrived in eight minutes and drove us home. He also recommended a wonderful place for lunch in Lucca.
Waste of money
The person who was on the bus with us, a lady called Marina, was really disappointing. She seemed to be bored to death and really eager to see the end of the tour. On the bus, she made only the minimum effort to fulfill her duty. As we were driving along mountains and beautiful landscape, she didn’t care to make any comments on what we were seeing or explain anything. The least lively person I’ve ever seen in this kind of activity. She answered the questions in a very brief way, and immediately turned her back on us to do something else, as if we were annoying her. Anyway, the tour itself was a waste of money. We chose the low cost tour, but we could not expect everything would be so frustrating. We should have taken the train instead, at least we would have saved the money. We couldn’t even taken part in the buccellato tasting, because we had chosen the low cost tour. In other words, we just paid for the transportation and didn’t have the right to anything. Worst experience ever and a huge waste of money.
Nice time
Driver was a very good and safe driver. Also he was very nice. He gave some good travel advice to my granddaughter too.