Pisa: a tour to discover the most hated city in Tuscany
Overview
A private walking tour, in Italian or Russian, through the historic center to learn about the history, legends and funny stories of the city of Pisa.
You will learn how Pisa was a despotic maritime republic and why Pisa was hated by all the cities of Tuscany.
The tour starts from the Piazza dei Miracoli
I will tell you about the Baptistery and its two-colored roof.
We will look for unusual columns and strange signs on the facade of the Duomo. Then we will visit the interior with its works of art and the chandelier used by Galileo.
In front of the Leaning Tower I will tell you how it leaned and how it was saved.
We will admire the Piazza dei Cavalieri, a legacy of the Medici family, today home to the Scuola Normale Superiore.
I will show you Galileo's house and tell you its story.
We will pass by Piazza delle Vettovaglie, a destination for an aperitif or a dinner with Pisan cuisine.
For the sweet tooth, here you can taste the Torta coi Bischeri.
We end up on the Ponte di Mezzo where we admire the Lungarno Pisano.
What's Included
- Local private guide qualified in Italian or Russian
- Ticket and climb to the Leaning Tower
- Entrance to the Baptistery (optional with additional cost for entrance tickets to be purchased on site)
- Entrance to the Monumental Cemetery
Meeting Location
Piazza del Duomo
9, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Ponte di Mezzo
56125 Pisa PI, Italy
What To Expect
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Piazza dei Miracoli
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Piazza dei Cavalieri
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Borgo Stretto
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza delle Vettovaglie
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte di Mezzo
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-458224P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Local private guide qualified in Italian or Russian.
- Ticket and climb to the Leaning Tower.
- Entrance to the Baptistery (optional with additional cost for entrance tickets to be purchased on site).
- Entrance to the Monumental Cemetery.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pisa: a tour to discover the most hated city in Tuscany is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pisa: a tour to discover the most hated city in Tuscany will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local private guide qualified in Italian or Russian
- Ticket and climb to the Leaning Tower
- Entrance to the Baptistery (optional with additional cost for entrance tickets to be purchased on site)
- Entrance to the Monumental Cemetery
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
