8-hour visit to Pisa and Lucca from Florence
Highlights
Tuscany, Pisa, Lucca
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Dedicate a day to the two most important historical cities of Tuscany- Pisa and Lucca. Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa’s most famous square then, take a walk through the medieval streets covered by Renaissance walls that surround Lucca. Also, visit Torre Guinig and San Michele and walk or ride a bike to see the wall of Lucca.
Itinerary
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Visit Pisa & Lucca
- You will be picked up from your hotel/location in Downtown Florence. Drive for an hour towards Pisa. As soon as you arrive, you will be taken through the historic suburbs to arrive in Pisa’s most famous square—Piazza dei Miracoli. Pisa and its Piazza dei Miracoli have always been a fundamental part of a trip to Tuscany. Despite the presence of many tourists, the place radiates a timeless, evocative and powerful beauty.
- Marvel at the perfect grass surrounding the enormous Duomo Baptistery, and the famous Leaning Tower.
- Travel through one of the gates in Pisa's Medieval city walls, and arrive at the breathtaking Leaning Tower of Pisa, the unmistakable tilting tower that has people marvel from all over the world. Visitors typically try to keep the leaning tower upright, with a little help from their camera’s perspective, to make for amusing photos!
- Continue to the next stop, the charming town of Lucca, with its perfectly preserved Renaissance-era city walls. Stroll through Lucca's streets and piazzas that exude a unique atmosphere. Learn about the important place the city takes on the Via Francigena route.
- Visit Piazza Anfiteatro, a vivid square built on the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheater. With its charming medieval atmosphere, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro offers many restaurants where you can enjoy lunch.
- Visit Torre Guinigi, the most important tower of Lucca. At the top of the tower is a hanging garden, from which you will take in a breathtaking view of Lucca and the surrounding countryside. (Tickets to reach the top of the tower are 4 euros per person)
- See San Michele in Foro, one of the most beautiful churches located in the Roman center of Lucca. This basilica dates back to the year 1000 and conserves priceless works of art. A large marble statue depicts the Archangel Michael defeating the dragon, and according to tradition, the basilica is dedicated to him.
- Take a walk or ride a bike on top of the fantastic wall of Lucca.
- At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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