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Afternoon Pisa Tour from Florence: Skip-the-Line Leaning Tower Access
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Experience the highlights of Pisa on this afternoon tour from Florence. Skip the line and climb the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa for stunning views. Explore the city with a guided walking tour and discover its amazing monuments. Don't miss the chance to capture memorable pictures and explore the historical quarter on your own.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza dei Miracoli - Embark on a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli and its monuments, where you’ll marvel at the stunning architecture of the unique buildings around you, historically referred to as “Miracles” due to their extraordinary beauty and distinctiveness.
- Duomo di Pisa - Be captivated by this magnificent square dominated by the splendid Cathedral, where you’ll explore the interior, showcasing a prime example of the distinctive Pisan Romanesque architecture.
- Leaning Tower of Pisa - The Leaning Tower, a global wonder, will fascinate you with its history and iconic tilt that sparks the imagination of all who visit. Enjoy an interior tour of this remarkable Tower with skip-the-line access. Climbing its 294 spiraling steps to the top will be one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have. The tower stands 55.86 meters (183.27 feet) from the ground on the lower side and 56.70 meters (186.02 feet) on the higher side, with a lean of approximately 3.99 degrees. This unique phenomenon was caused by weak and unstable subsoil, creating one of the world’s wonders.
- Knights’ Square - Take some free time to capture stunning photos or explore the historic quarter on your own, where you can admire the Church of San Sisto, one of Pisa’s oldest churches, and Piazza dei Cavalieri, the medieval political center and current home of the Scuola Normale.
What's Included
- Admission to the iconic Cathedral
- Seasonal monolingual Pisa tour (April-October)
- Professional local guide in Pisa
- Comfortable transport via air-conditioned bus with WIFI
- Informed tour escort and live commentary during transit
- Complimentary earphones for guided tour in Miracoli Square (for groups over 4)
- Reserved entry to the Leaning Tower
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on an afternoon journey from Florence to the striking city of Pisa, using your fast-track entry pass to ascend the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel through the stunning landscapes of Tuscany, before setting out on a guided walking exploration of the city. Witness the breathtaking monuments of Miracoli Square, which include the Cathedral that you’ll tour from within, the famous Leaning Tower, the circular Baptistery with its impressive columned arcades, and the distinctive ‘Camposanto’, a remarkable four-sided cloister. Our guide’s insights will especially target the Leaning Tower. The Tower’s intriguing history and peculiar tilt will captivate all visitors. There will also be some unscripted time for capturing iconic photographs or independently exploring the historic district, which includes the Church of San Sisto and the Knights’ Square, Piazza dei Cavalieri.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A dress code is required to enter places of worships
- Children under the age of 8 are not admitted inside the Leaning Tower
- For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
- Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
Location
Piazzale Montelungo
Check in time: at 01:15 pm, At Piazzale Montelungo (Montelungo square),at the end of the ramp connecting with the train station.
An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour - Gray Line logos.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departing time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Emily_t
Mar 30, 2024
Pisa Stairs - Our 8 year old son absolutely loved walking up the Pisa stairs, especially the 2nd set, the tiny very worn ones at the top, looking out over the city and walking back down.
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Carol_m
Mar 29, 2024
Great afternoon day trip! - The tower climb is a must! We had a great time touring the Cathedral and our guides were very knowledgable about the history of Pisa. Great way to spend the afternoon!
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Mona_m
Feb 27, 2024
A must do! - Lovely tour! Short and sweet! Both guides were informative and super friendly! I had so much fun and enjoyed the tower climb! Our group was small so we moved fast and the bus ride was really comfortable!
The tower looked small in reality but the whole square was beautiful!
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Randy_s
Feb 25, 2024
Awesome trip to Leaning Tower of Pisa - Our tour leader Maria was excellent. She was very friendly and kind. Our bus drive Antonio was very good. Our guide Sara was super knowledgeable regarding the Tower and the Cathedral. Our interaction with both guides was a great experience.
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John_w
Jan 19, 2024
Vacation to Pisa from Florence on a bus trip - Was able to visit the Tower of Pisa and climb up the stairs to the top and get a panoramic view of the city
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Mark_b
Apr 21, 2024
Great tour, but description of where to get the bus could be better. - Our choice to join this tour was a great one. Very informative guide, comfortable, clean bus and ample time to explore. Our only comment is that the location where you meet the bus is not very clear. It is quite a walk from the front of the train station to all the way behind the station where the meeting place is. Otherwise we would have given 5 stars.
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Kathleen_s
Apr 18, 2024
Leaning Tower fun - The pickup point has no signage so bit unsure if in right place but we were. The panini at the food van whilst we waited was delicious.
Trip itself was good and the tower climb well worth it. Just be careful of the slippery marble steps. Inside the church was magnificent.
A great afternoon
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Yuanyao_q
Mar 30, 2024
Good but not perfect. - The parking lot is way far away. Be prepared to walk. It is not good for seniors. Need to add local transportation from parking to the entrance.
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Karen_p
Mar 4, 2024
Good experience with tweaks it could be excellent. - Better information on where to find the individual leading the tour would be helpful as they were not in the Piazza indicated but across the street. It was raining and cool the day we went and the bus didn't seem to have heat though several people asked for it. We had heat on the return trip to Florence? We enjoyed the Cathedral tour and leaning tower of pisa the ticket should have included the baptistry as we had time to view it and stook out in the rain instead. It was still a good trip with a few small concerns.
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Angela_c
Feb 24, 2024
Good tour, a little rushed - The tour guide Aaron was great, giving lots of information and details. Lots to see on the tour but we were rushed through the sights. Would recommend extending the time in Pisa.
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