Pisa: Baptistery, Cathedral and Leaning Tower Guided Tour

Tuscany, Florence



See Pisa beyond the postcards: Cathedral, Baptistery, and museums with a local guide. Enjoy an optional Leaning Tower climb with timed entry.

Highlights

  • Discover quirky legends, hidden details, and stories from a licensed guide
  • Skip the stress with guaranteed tickets, no waiting in line at the ticket office
  • Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa with pre-booked timed-entry tickets(if selected)
  • Explore Pisa in a small group (max. 15) for a relaxed, personal experience
  • Visit the Museums and Monumental Cemetery on your own, at your own pace,

Description

Meet your guide under the Porta Nuova arch at Piazza dei Miracoli, where Pisa’s marble monuments shine in the Tuscan sunlight. Your experience begins inside the Cathedral, where mosaics, columns, and mysterious symbols tell centuries of history.

Step into the Baptistery to discover its breathtaking acoustics, whispers that turn into songs. Then, follow your guide to the Monumental Cemetery and OPA museums, where treasures often overlooked by tourists reveal Pisa’s rich past.

Finally, live the ultimate Pisa moment: climbing the Leaning Tower with timed-entry access. Spiral up 251 steps for unforgettable views of the city.

With your guide’s stories, humor, and insider knowledge, Pisa will feel like a place you know, not just one you’ve seen.

Includes

  • Licensed local guide
  • Entry tickets: Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, OPA Museum, Sinopie Museum
  • Timed-entry ticket to climb the Leaning Tower (if selected)
  • Guided interior visits of Cathedral and Baptistery
  • Headsets for groups over 7

Excludes

  • Transportation
  • Tips (optional)

Important Information

  • Kids under 8 are not allowed inside the tower for safety reasons, persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Shoulders, half thigh and back must be covered inside of the cathedral
  • Your bags and/or luggage must be stored at the left-luggage office before entering the Leaning Tower.
  • The tower visit takes about 35 minutes. The climb is on foot and there are 251 steps
  • Due to special religious functions, the cathedral could not be visited with the guide.
  • Leaning tower tickets timing. English and Spanish 12.00 or 12.15, German 14.30.
  • DiscoveryPisa offers a refund on cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to your tour. As stated before, we do not refund clients within 24 hours of a tour, and this includes customers who are late due to flight or train cancellations or strikes, delays or issues caused by traffic or congestion, etc. We do not refund either if these problems are caused by the rain. Pay attention how far the harbour is.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour starts under the Porta Nuova arch at Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa.
Yes, the tour includes guaranteed skip-the-line tickets for the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The tour is limited to a small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience.
If you select the option with timed-entry tickets, climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa is included.
Yes, you can explore the Museums and Monumental Cemetery at your own pace after the guided portion.
The guide shares quirky legends, hidden details, and historical stories about Pisa’s monuments.
Yes, the tour includes pre-booked tickets to the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Leaning Tower.
Climbing the tower involves stairs and moderate fitness is recommended, but no prior experience is necessary.
Check the tour schedule and availability online, as times may vary depending on the season.
Transportation is not included; you need to arrange your own travel from Florence to Pisa.

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