Half-Day Excursion from Florence to Pisa and the Leaning Tower
by Ciao Florence Tours Srl
Choose from 9 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€78Overview
This half-day excursion from Florence to Pisa lasts about six hours and includes a return trip by coach with free Wi-Fi. The departure point is Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, located a 5-10 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station. The coach ride to Pisa takes approximately one hour. During the journey, the tour leader provides information about Pisa and its landmarks. Upon arrival in Pisa, the group proceeds to the Square of Miracles, known for its white marble buildings and green lawns. A licensed local guide meets the group and leads a walking tour of the main monuments in the square. The tour includes the exterior of the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery. The group then enters the Cathedral of Pisa with an included ticket, where the guide explains the Romanesque architecture and frescoes inside. The walking tour concludes at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where the guide describes its history and why it leans. Participants who choose the option with skip-the-line tickets can enter the Tower quickly and climb to the top for panoramic views of the city. Those without this option can view the Tower from outside. After some free time for photos and independent exploration of the square, the group returns to the coach for the one-hour drive back to Florence. The excursion includes a professional guide, an expert multilingual tour leader, and optional skip-the-line tickets for the Cathedral and Leaning Tower. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Florence
The tour starts at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, which is 5-10 minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella train station. Participants board a coach, select their seats, and relax before departing. The drive to Pisa lasts about one hour. During the trip, the guide provides information about Pisa and its landmarks. Upon arrival, the guide explains what to expect and is available to answer questions.
60 min
Pisa
The group proceeds directly to Pisa’s Square of Miracles. This area is known for its white marble buildings set around expansive green lawns. Visitors can take photos of the striking architectural setting, which includes several of Pisa’s most famous monuments.
120 min
Piazza dei Miracoli
A certified Pisa guide meets the group to begin a walking tour of the main monuments in the square. The guide presents historical details about each building, including the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery, which are admired from the outside. The tour provides a clear overview of the square’s layout and significance.
60 min
Duomo di Pisa
The tour continues inside the Cathedral with included admission. The guide explains the Cathedral’s Romanesque architecture and points out frescoes and artworks by Nicola Pisano. Natural light inside the Cathedral contributes to the atmosphere as the guide details the building’s history and artistic features.
15 min
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The final stop is the Leaning Tower. The guide explains the reasons behind the tower’s tilt and its architectural features. Visitors who have selected the skip-the-line ticket can enter promptly and climb the Tower’s stairs to the top, where they can view Pisa from above. Those without the ticket view the Tower from outside and have independent time to explore the area.
20 min
Florence
After free time for last-minute photos and souvenirs in Pisa, the group meets the guide and boards the coach for the return trip to Florence. The drive back takes about one hour, concluding the half-day excursion.
60 min
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
End point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Half-Day Excursion from Florence to Pisa and the Leaning Tower
by Ciao Florence Tours Srl
Choose from 9 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€78Overview
This half-day excursion from Florence to Pisa lasts about six hours and includes a return trip by coach with free Wi-Fi. The departure point is Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, located a 5-10 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station. The coach ride to Pisa takes approximately one hour. During the journey, the tour leader provides information about Pisa and its landmarks. Upon arrival in Pisa, the group proceeds to the Square of Miracles, known for its white marble buildings and green lawns. A licensed local guide meets the group and leads a walking tour of the main monuments in the square. The tour includes the exterior of the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery. The group then enters the Cathedral of Pisa with an included ticket, where the guide explains the Romanesque architecture and frescoes inside. The walking tour concludes at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where the guide describes its history and why it leans. Participants who choose the option with skip-the-line tickets can enter the Tower quickly and climb to the top for panoramic views of the city. Those without this option can view the Tower from outside. After some free time for photos and independent exploration of the square, the group returns to the coach for the one-hour drive back to Florence. The excursion includes a professional guide, an expert multilingual tour leader, and optional skip-the-line tickets for the Cathedral and Leaning Tower. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Florence
The tour starts at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, which is 5-10 minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella train station. Participants board a coach, select their seats, and relax before departing. The drive to Pisa lasts about one hour. During the trip, the guide provides information about Pisa and its landmarks. Upon arrival, the guide explains what to expect and is available to answer questions.
60 min
Pisa
The group proceeds directly to Pisa’s Square of Miracles. This area is known for its white marble buildings set around expansive green lawns. Visitors can take photos of the striking architectural setting, which includes several of Pisa’s most famous monuments.
120 min
Piazza dei Miracoli
A certified Pisa guide meets the group to begin a walking tour of the main monuments in the square. The guide presents historical details about each building, including the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery, which are admired from the outside. The tour provides a clear overview of the square’s layout and significance.
60 min
Duomo di Pisa
The tour continues inside the Cathedral with included admission. The guide explains the Cathedral’s Romanesque architecture and points out frescoes and artworks by Nicola Pisano. Natural light inside the Cathedral contributes to the atmosphere as the guide details the building’s history and artistic features.
15 min
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The final stop is the Leaning Tower. The guide explains the reasons behind the tower’s tilt and its architectural features. Visitors who have selected the skip-the-line ticket can enter promptly and climb the Tower’s stairs to the top, where they can view Pisa from above. Those without the ticket view the Tower from outside and have independent time to explore the area.
20 min
Florence
After free time for last-minute photos and souvenirs in Pisa, the group meets the guide and boards the coach for the return trip to Florence. The drive back takes about one hour, concluding the half-day excursion.
60 min
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
End point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.