Pisa Private Tour: Leaning Tower, Baptistery and Cathedral Entry

Highlights

• Climb the Leaning Tower
• Baptistery and Cathedral entry
• Piazza dei Cavalieri

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Fontana dei Putti

   5min

   The ‘Fontana dei Putti’, a white marble fountain situated near the Leaning Tower, will be our meeting point. Your guide, David, will wait for you holding a red and white sign saying "Pisa Explorer"

2. 2

   Stop 2

   25min

   We'll start our private experience with the external guided visit of the Square of Miracles (Piazza del Duomo) where you'll learn all about this remarkable example of Italian medieval architecture, UNESCO protected heritage

3. 3

   Duomo di Pisa

   25min

   Welcome to Pisa Cathedral, the quintessential masterpiece of Pisan Romanesque architecture, founded in 1063. As we pass through its monumental doors, we shall embark on a journey through time, from the splendour of the ancient Maritime Republic to the sacredness of its interiors. We shall admire the extraordinary alternation of white and black marble, the evocative Byzantine-inspired mosaics and Giovanni Pisano’s famous Pergamo, the finest example of Italian Gothic sculpture. A unique experience to discover the secrets, art and faith enshrined in the beating heart of Piazza dei Miracoli.

4. 4

   Battistero di San Giovanni

   15min

   To the west of the Cathedral stands the Baptistery of St John, the largest in Italy, whose construction began in 1152. This majestic structure combines the solidity of the Romanesque style with the grace of the Gothic, crowned by a dome that harbours an extraordinary secret: perfect acoustics, unique in the world, capable of transforming every sound into a heavenly echo. Inside, we can admire the monumental baptismal font and the famous pulpit by Nicola Pisano, a cornerstone of art history. A place of transition and rebirth, where architecture becomes melody.

5. 5

   Leaning Tower of Pisa

   25min

   Here is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the iconic bell tower that has been defying gravity since 1173 and which you will climb all the way up to its seven bells. Originally built as a symbol of the Republic’s power and wealth, this famous structure has become a universal symbol of engineering and beauty. During our stop, we will discover its daring architecture, the secrets behind its legendary tilt and its deep connection with the other masterpieces of Piazza dei Miracoli. A work of art unique in the world that continues to enchant travellers from every era.

6. 6

   Piazza dei Cavalieri

   55min

   We'll continue our tour visiting the heart of the city with the charming Piazza dei Cavalieri and end up along the Arno riverbanks

Before you go

Location