Pisa: a tour to discover the most hated city in Tuscany

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About the Activity

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.

2 hours 30 minutes

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

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

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Piazza dei Miracoli

Piazza del Duomo, Pisa, Italy, 56126Let's start the tour with some notes on the history of the Piazza dei Miracoli. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it consists of a large expanse of lawn on which stand the 4 masterpieces of medieval monumental art celebrated throughout the world: the famous Bell Tower or Leaning Tower, the Camposanto, the Baptistery and the Duomo.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Piazza dei Cavalieri

, Pisa, Italy, 56126The second most famous square in the city. In ancient times it represented the center of civil power, while from the second half of the sixteenth century it became the headquarters of the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano, commissioned by Grand Duke Cosimo I de' Medici. Today it is a pole of cultural attraction and study due to the presence of the headquarters of the Scuola Normale Superiore.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Borgo Stretto

Pisa, ItalyThe true historic center of Pisa, in the fourteenth century the rich Pisan merchants began to build their lodges here, opening shops and taverns that served the population. Today very popular with Pisan students in the evening hours.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Piazza delle Vettovaglie

Piazza delle Vettovaglie, Pisa, ItalyAncient market square, renovated by the Medici to a Renaissance cloister, today it houses bars and restaurants ideal for an aperitif or dinner with typical Pisan cuisine. For the sweet tooth, here you can also taste the Torta coni Bischeri, a typical Pisan dessert20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Ponte di Mezzo

Ponte di Mezzo 1, Pisa, Italy, 56125The main bridge over the Arno, much loved by Pisans, from here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Lungarni.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

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We meet under the arch of Porta NuovaView Location

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Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Russian
Italian

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by In Toscana Con ElenaCreated on 14 May 2024Created on 23 Oct 2024

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