Leaning Tower of Pisa Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and Lunch at a Winery

• Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

• Tuscany: Day Trip to Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti

• Half-Day Excursion to Pisa and the Leaning Tower from Florence

• From Rome to Tuscany: Discover Florence and Pisa in One Day

Admission tickets to the Leaning Tower of Pisa start at €20 if you’d like to climb the tower. Note that children under 8 years old cannot climb the tower, due to the 251 steps to the top. You don’t have to pay anything to visit the Piazza dei Miracoli—the grassy area surrounding the tower—to take pictures and view the tower’s exterior.

Yes, even if you don't climb the 251 steps to the top of the tower, you can't miss the Leaning Tower when in Pisa. Snapping a photo posing with the off-kilter tower is on most travelers' wish lists, and every walking tour of Pisa will include a photo stop. If you're not staying in Pisa, consider a day trip; many excursions combine Pisa with a visit to Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, or other attractions in Tuscany.

Per one customer who booked the Explore Pisa City with Skip-The-Line Leaning Tower Climbing, "I absolutely loved this walking tour. David was incredibly knowledgeable and brought Pisa's history to life in such a fascinating way. He shared so much insight into why so many of Pisa's buildings are tilted or sinking, the impact of the war, and how different civilisations shaped the city over time. The stories behind the Leaning Tower were really interesting, from why it was built where it was, how it was built, why it leans, to the modern engineering that's made it safe to climb today. I was originally planning to visit Pisa on my own and had started researching what to see and do, but nothing I found online came close to the depth of understanding I gained from this tour. I walked away with such a richer appreciation of the city and its history. I'm so glad I joined. It really gave so much more meaning to my visit."

Yes, you need a Leaning Tower of Pisa ticket to enter or climb the bell tower. However, you can see the tower and capture comedy selfies from the Piazza dei Miracoli, a grassy square that’s free for everyone to enter, so many travelers visit Pisa without buying a ticket for the tower.

Yes. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is situated in a public space accessible for all to enjoy without reservations or tickets. However, if you want to enter the tower, you’ll need to book a slot: timed tickets sell out fast, so book ahead. Alternatively, join a Leaning Tower of Pisa tour that includes admission.

Yes. You’ll need to buy a ticket combo with a time slot for Leaning Tower entry. Visits last about 30 minutes, plenty of time for reasonably fit people to climb to the top and back down plus linger at the top of the Leaning Tower to take in the view for a few minutes.

Reasonably. The Leaning Tower of Pisa stands over 190 feet (58 meters) tall and has over 250 slippery and uneven steps to the top. Children who will be under 8 at the end of the calendar year are not admitted, while people with cardiovascular or mobility issues should avoid the climb.

The best times to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa are evenings and early mornings when day-trippers are elsewhere. If you want to climb the tower, book the first time slot of the day for a quieter experience or just before sunset to get the best light for photography.

No. The Piazza dei Miracoli is wheelchair-accessible, so everyone can see the tower from outside and take photos, and there are wheelchair-friendly entrances to the cathedral, baptistery, and museums. However, travelers who rely on wheelchairs or have mobility issues cannot climb the Leaning Tower's stairs.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Pisa: 

• Piazza dei Miracoli

• Pisa Cathedral (Duomo)

• Pisa Baptistery (Battistero)

• Knights' Square (Piazza dei Cavalieri)

• Monumental Cemetery of Pisa (Camposanto Monumentale)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Pisa.