Pisa Day Trip — Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli
Tuscany, Italy
About This Activity
Take a 1-hour train from Florence to Pisa Centrale, then walk 20 minutes to the Piazza dei Miracoli — the UNESCO-listed marble square where the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Camposanto cemetery cluster in one extraordinary ensemble. Book tower climbing tickets in advance (€20 per person, children under 8 excluded for safety); the ascent of 294 steps leans disconcertingly throughout and rewards with rooftop views. Cathedral entry is free with any purchased ticket; Baptistery adds another €5. Allow 3-4 hours on the piazza before catching the train back.
Seasonal note: Tower tickets sell out weeks ahead in summer; book online at opapisa.it
See This in an Itinerary
This activity appears in 6 of our curated itineraries.
Best 10 Days in Italy — Without Walking Tours
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany
Best 14 Days in Italy — Without Walking Tours
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Without Walking Tours
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Based in Tuscany
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 28 Days in Italy — Without Walking Tours
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 28 Days in Italy — Based in Tuscany
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
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