Tour to Pisa through the Tuscan Countryside

 

Do not miss a visit to the city of Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower. Choose an excursion that will allow you to discover in no time the most outstanding monuments of the birthplace of the famous astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. Highlights - Stroll through the beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the Leaning Tower of Pisa - Discover the wonders of the historic centre with a professional guide - Enjoy free time to explore the city at your own leisure Enjoy an unforgettable and splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Upon arrival in Pisa, your informative guide will take you on a thorough guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli and its monuments. You will be dazzled by this marvellous square which is dominated by the Cathedral, a model of the distinctive Pisan Romanesque architecture, the celebrated Leaning Tower and the round- shaped Baptistery surrounded by its suggestive columned arcades and its "Camposanto", an extraordinary quadrangular cloister, delimiting with its marble facade, the Square to the North. The commentary of our guide will be particularly focused on the Leaning Tower one of the wonders of the world. You will be enthralled by the history and the leaning structure of the Tower which stirs the imagination of all visitors. Then, you will have free time to take memorable pictures or to discover the historical quarter where you can admire the church of San Sisto. After a pleasant guided walk you will reach Piazza dei Cavalieri which was the political centre in the middle Ages. In this amazing square you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world, the house of Count Ugolino della Gherardesca also called “Conte Ugolino Tower” as told by Dante in the Divine Comedy. Passing the famous medieval Tower houses, you will be captivated by the explanation provided by our guide about the history of these particular buildings. While walking y through the downtown streets, you can admire the ancient house where Giacomo Leopardi lived. Then you will reach the amazing Piazza Arcivescovado where the impressive Palazzo Vescovile is located. In case of long queue, if you cannot visit the interior of the Cathedral, you will be offered a guided visit of Piazza dei Cavalieri. Main tour Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Tour Escort, Local Tour Guide, Cathedral Admission Semi-independent option Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Tour Escort Excluding: Local Tour Guide, Cathedral Admission Inclusions - Assistance at the meeting point - Transport by air conditioned bus with wi-fi on board - Licensed Tour Escort - Local professional Guide for Miracoli Square Guided visit - Cathedral admission - Earphones for groups of more than 4 pax for the guided visit in Miracoli Square - April-October monolingual guided tour in Pisa