Top Pisa Literary Tours

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s most famous landmarks, so it’s no surprise that queues can be long. This skip-the-line tour ensures you don’t waste any time, with a guided walking tour of the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli, followed by the cathedral and priority access to climb the Leaning Tower.

Experience Pisa’s top attractions and the city itself on this small-group walking tour with a guide who provides insight into Pisan history and culture. Wander through charming side streets and uncover hidden treasures and explore the highlights of the city’s four key districts, without getting lost. Pause to admire many sights, ultimately concluding your tour with a view of Pisa Cathedral and the Leaning Tower.

Get to know Pisa through its food on a walking tour around the city center. You'll learn about the local cuisine, culture, and culinary history of restaurants and other food venues as you sample a variety of items at some of the best places.

Indulge your senses and leave planning travel logistics to someone else on a half-day tasting tour of the famous Chianti wine region. Let someone else transport you through the rolling olive groves and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, stopping at a winery to sample the local bounty. Learn about traditional and organic wine-making methods on cellar and estate tours, and taste olive oil, cheese, and different wines, including the famous red Chianti.

Most tours of historic monuments are not very exciting for children but this kid-friendly tour of Pisa is fun for the whole family. Explore the town of Pisa and its famous monuments, including the Leaning Tower, with a guide who keeps your little ones entertained with games and fun quizzes. You also get to climb the famous tower and enjoy the views of Pisa from the top.

The UNESCO–listed Piazza dei Miracoli, or Square of Miracles, boasts some of Pisa’s most impressive architecture—with hidden secrets dating back to the medieval era. On this tour, explore the square with your guide and hear the histories of top attractions including the historic Baptistery. Visit 12th-century Pisa Cathedral, and upgrade your tour to climb the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Skip the hassle of big group tours and discover the rich coastal splendor of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre towns on this small-group excursion from Pisa. With an expert guide to lead the way, travel along the seductive curve of the coast by boat or train (weather dependent) and visit the enchanting villages of the Cinque Terre region where colorful houses are clustered above the shore.

Don’t just see the monuments of Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli, learn about them, too, during this guided walking tour. After discovering the best vantage points for photos and learning the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptistery, Camposanto cemetery, and Pisa Duomo, you’ll finish on a high note with a wine tasting near the square. You can even include a skip-the-line entrance ticket to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, if you wish.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks. With millions of annual visitors, you probably spend more time waiting outside than exploring inside. This private tour offers skip-the-line access to the famous Leaning Tower and the gorgeous Cathedral, combined with a walking tour of highlights such as Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza dei Cavalieri, and Piazza Arcivescovado as well as an optional lunch at a traditional trattoria.

Although tickets to visit the Pisa Cathedral are free, they’re usually valid only for a reserved time slot, forcing you to explore at a certain time. This Pisa Cathedral Square Experience allows you to visit the cathedral, as well as the other monuments (aside from the Leaning Tower of Pisa), in Pisa’s Cathedral Square at any time of the day during opening hours. See the Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, and Sinopie Museum.