Italy
Day trips in Pisa
Full-day excursions to the places worth leaving the city for. Pisa is more than the Leaning Tower: the Piazza dei Miracoli also holds the cathedral, the baptistery and the Camposanto cemetery, together a UNESCO site.
Best day trips in Pisa
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What to expect
Day trips usually run 8 to 12 hours with transport and guide, sometimes lunch and entries. Departure points are central; hotel pickup costs more.
Popular day trips from Pisa: Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre and Volterra.
How to choose
- What is included: entries, lunch, guide on site
- Time actually spent at destination vs on the road
- Group size on the bus
- Free cancellation in case of weather
Local tips
- Compare what is included before comparing prices: entries and lunch change the real cost.
- Book Leaning Tower tickets online in advance, as entry is by timed slot and children under 8 are not admitted.
- Visit the square early in the morning or at dusk to avoid tour groups and souvenir stalls at their busiest.
Combine it with: Leaning Tower climb with timed ticket, Cathedral, Baptistery and Camposanto and Piazza dei Cavalieri and the Lungarni walk.
Frequently asked questions
How long do day trips in Pisa last?
Day trips usually run 8 to 12 hours with transport and guide, sometimes lunch and entries. Departure points are central; hotel pickup costs more.
What is the best way to book day trips in Pisa?
Compare what is included before comparing prices: entries and lunch change the real cost. Book Leaning Tower tickets online in advance, as entry is by timed slot and children under 8 are not admitted.
Can I cancel day trips in Pisa?
Most experiences listed here offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Check the conditions on the booking page before paying.
When is the best time to visit Pisa?
April to June and September to October are best. The square is busiest from late morning in summer, while the Luminara on 16 June lights the Arno with candles and the Gioco del Ponte takes place on the last Saturday of June.