Italy · Architecture

Half-Day Tour of Pisa from Montecatini

5 Hours Round trip from Montecatini Terme Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Half-day trip from Montecatini to Pisa by coach
  • 02 Visit the famous Piazza dei Miracoli
  • 03 See the Leaning Tower, Baptistery, Cathedral, and Monumental Cemetery
  • 04 Guided walking tour with a professional local guide
  • 05 Cathedral admission included when accessible
  • 06 Free time for photos and souvenirs in Pisa
  • 07 Optional priority access to climb the Leaning Tower

Travel from Montecatini to Pisa for a half-day experience focused on one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks. With coach transport and the support of an escort, you’ll head straight to Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Monumental Cemetery create one of the country’s most memorable architectural ensembles.

An expert local guide will introduce the history and artistry of the square, including a guided visit to Pisa Cathedral when accessible. After the tour, enjoy free time to take photos, browse for souvenirs, and soak up the atmosphere before returning to Montecatini.

If selected, the experience also includes priority access to climb the Leaning Tower for panoramic views over Pisa.

You will arrive to a breathtaking panorama - white, marble buildings dominating a square of perfect, green lawns.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pisa, Montecatini Terme
Languages English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Montecatini Terme

You cannot miss out on visiting Pisa when you are in nearby Montecatini! Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Italia, under the clock tower. Hop on the comfortable coach bus, choose your seat, and relax before departing on your journey! The drive to Pisa will take less than one hour. During the journey, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about Pisa and its sights on the way. Upon arrival, your expert guide will make sure you know exactly what to expect, and if you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.

Pisa

Your guide will lead you directly to the entrance of the Square of Miracles, where you can find the fascinating and famous monuments which have made Pisa an iconic city around the world! You will arrive to a breathtaking panorama - white, marble buildings dominating a square of perfect, green lawns. The intricate architecture is unbelievable, and you will not be able to resist immediately taking photos!

Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa

A licensed and expert guide of Pisa will meet your group to begin the included walking tour of the monuments. Your guide will take you on a tour through history as you learn all about the monuments and the histories of the buildings are explained in a fun and vivid way. Your certified guide will lead you to all of the buildings in the square - you can admire the exteriors of the large Baptistery and the Monumental Graveyard. Then, follow your guide into the incredible Cathedral to learn more.

Montecatini Terme

Grab any last minute souvenirs from Pisa before meeting back with your guide! Then, board back on the bus and you will be back to Montecatini in 30 minutes. Don't miss out on this incredible journey to a unique piece of Italian heritage - Pisa!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Montecatini Terme 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round trip journey by fully- fitted GT Coach
  • Expert multilingual escort
  • Guided tour of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli with professional guide
  • Admission fee to Pisa Cathedral - if accessible
  • Leaning Tower entrance tickets with priority access - if option selected
  • Free time in Pisa

Know before you go

  • If you book the Leaning Tower skip-the-line tickets after 8.00 pm for a tour the following day, please be advised that it will be too late to guarantee entrance. Therefore, you will automatically be charged only the amount of our basic Pisa tour without the Leaning Tower tickets, equal to €50 per person
  • Please note that the Cathedral of Pisa is now free and on extremely crowded days it will not be possible to visit its interior due to a long queue. In such cases, we will offer a tour of Piazza Cavalieri instead
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility
  • Kids under 8 years old are not allowed to climb the Leaning Tower
  • LOW SEASON (From November, 1st until March, 31st): English and Spanish languages are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in French, German, Italian or Portuguese a minimum of 4 pax is required
  • HIGH SEASON (From April 1st until October 31st): this tour is always available in English and Spanish. Other languages are confirmed as follows:
  • FRENCH: Monday, Saturday - min 2 pax
  • PORTUGUESE: Friday - min 2 pax
  • ITALIAN: Sunday - min 2 pax
  • Shared tour with other participants
  • Please plan to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour departure

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Montecatini Terme, IT
Tour start
Montecatini Terme, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Montecatini Terme.

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