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From Florence: Day Trip Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano w/Lunch

1. From Florence: Day Trip Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano w/Lunch

Experience the wonders of Tuscany on one memorable day. Leave Florence for a 12-hour excursion and see the beautiful landscapes, architecture, and artworks of the region. Treat yourself to some local cuisine, and opt for a guided tour in your preferred language to learn even more about the historic area. Begin with the visit at Piazza del Campo, where the Palio di Siena horse race is run, and Piazza del Duomo, where you will see the exterior of the magnificent cathedral. After some free time in Siena you'll have lunch in a typical Tuscan winery. Then go ahead to the vineyard, where you can enjoy some local wine and visit San Gimignano, a UNESCO-listed medieval town. Continue to Pisa and to visit its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli. Admire the Baptistery, the cathedral, and, of course, the famous leaning tower.

Florence: Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti Experience

2. Florence: Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti Experience

Start in the morning with a tour of Pisa. Have time to admire the cathedral, the baptistery, the monumental cemetery, and the famous Leaning Tower. Then move on to a typical winery in the Chianti Hills on the slopes of San Gimignano. Enjoy a Tuscan lunch accompanied by a local wine tasting. Following lunch discover one of the most beautiful medieval villages of San Gimignano, or the "Medieval Manhattan, where you can explore the maze of cobbled streets, small squares, and many local craft stores. Continue on with a panoramic view of the Chianti countryside before arriving in Siena, where if desired, your professional guide will take you to see the most important squares, from Piazza del Campo to the cathedral, passing through the most beautiful contrade that characterizes this city. At the end of the guided tour, choose to have some free time to enjoy a cup of coffee or a panforte (a typical local cake), and to go shopping. Your return to Florence will have a gorgeous sunset in the backdrop, making for a perfect ending to an unforgettable day spent in Tuscany.

Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

3. Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

See the iconic Leaning Tower and the Duomo on this day trip to Pisa and Florence from Livorno. Travel via an air-conditioned bus end savor a tasting of local products. Follow your guide to the city’s main attractions and get free time to explore both cities at your own pace. After meeting your tour guide, begin your trip to Florence in a fully equipped and comfortable bus. Step into Florence, home to several masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Walk down its winding alleys and explore the city's iconic monuments and art galleries. Start your tour in Piazza Repubblica and follow in the footsteps of Dante Alighieri. Listen to insightful commentary as you visit the Piazza della Signoria and cross the arch bridge of Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River. Enjoy free time to explore the city on your own with plenty to see, including the Accademia Gallery Museum where you can admire Michelangelo's David, or see the Florence Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo. Next, make your way to Pisa. Pass through the Santa Maria gate to Piazza dei Miracoli. Marvel at the impressive marble monuments and the green grass where you can relax or take photos of the famous Leaning Tower. Climb the Leaning Tower or go to the medieval Roman Catholic Cathedral of Pisa. Right next to the Leaning Tower, admire beautiful works of art.

From Florence: 8-Hour Excursion to Pisa and Lucca

4. From Florence: 8-Hour Excursion to Pisa and Lucca

Take a splendid excursion from Florence to the city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Your tour includes a morning visit to the fascinating Piazza dei Miracoli, one of the main centers of medieval art in the world, and home of the celebrated Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, and other beautiful monuments. Your knowledgeable guide will bring you inside the Cathedral to explain its artistic treasures. You'll also get to enjoy free time to tour the city before departing for Lucca. In Lucca, take a pleasant guided walk into the enchanting historical center where you will have the chance to admire the Anfiteatro Square, the Guinigi Tower, San Martino Dome, and the typical antique dealers’ street. Your tour concludes with a  stop in a typical pastry shop for a little tasting of the famous cake of Lucca, the Buccellato.

From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting

5. From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting

Explore the glorious hills of Tuscany on a 4-hour tour of a picture-perfect landscape just moments from the city centers of Pisa and Lucca. Following a pick-up from either city, travel to the picturesque countryside surrounding Pisa and stop at the winery. The owner will give you an insight into the various methods that go into producing the wines and extra-virgin olive oils of the estate. After a short introduction, go to the cantina to see where the wine is aged. Then, enjoy tastings of the delicious wines. Relax on the transfer back to the city, enjoying views of the Tuscan landscape along the way.

Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting + Leaning Tower

6. Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting + Leaning Tower

Your informative guide will take you to the Piazza dei Miracoli, discovering its monuments which are known as “miracles” because of their incredible beauty and uniqueness. Be dazzled by this marvelous square which is dominated by the Cathedral where you will visit the interior, which is typical of the distinctive Pisa Romanesque architecture. Admire the celebrated Leaning Tower, the round-shaped Baptistery surrounded by its suggestive columned arcades and its “Camposanto”, originally a cemetery, an extraordinary quadrangular cloister. The commentary of your guide will be particularly focused on the Leaning Tower, one of the wonders of the world. Be enthralled by the history and the leaning structure of the Tower which stirs the imagination of all visitors. After about 1 hour of guided tour in the Square, you will have a wine tasting near the Leaning Tower, where a local expert will explain everything about the local wines. With this tour you'll have the opportunity to climb the Leaning Tower as well, if option selected. Remember that all tourists have to go to the proper left-luggage office to hand in bags/luggage before starting the visit. Kids under 8 are not allowed inside the tower.

From Florence: Pisa and Siena with Wine Tasting in Chianti

7. From Florence: Pisa and Siena with Wine Tasting in Chianti

Spend a day surrounded by the Renaissance beauty and rolling hills of Chianti, visiting Pisa and Siena with our private driver. A wonderful experience between art, wine, Tuscan legends and local food to discover vineyards, leaning towers, sunflowers and typical Tuscan farms. Meet your driver at your hotel, B&B or private apartment in Florence and set off on a discovery tour of Tuscany with stops in Pisa, a rural Tuscan farmhouse, and in the afternoon in Siena. First stop in Pisa to admire "Piazza dei Miracoli" and the famous Leaning Tower. Visit the other buildings that surround the area, including the Baptistery and the Cathedral. Depart from Pisa, driving through one of the most beautiful Tuscan wine roads. You can also request an extra stop at the famous village of San Gimignano. Stop for lunch in a Tuscan farm: visit, 3-course lunch and wine tasting. This farm promotes genuine Italian food and wine culture all over the world. A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best pairings between wine and food, the etiquette of the glass, the secrets of Italian cuisine, Tuscan winemaking techniques and more. Three-course lunch, with homemade pasta, bruschetta, salami, pecorino cheese, ham, salami and more. Wine tastings with: Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, Vernaccia and Super Tuscan, and also Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting Pepper Olive Oil Tasting Balsamic vinegar tasting Truffle Olive Oil Tasting After lunch, the tour continues with the visit of Siena to the historic center of this city, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, known for its splendid architecture and the beautiful main square, Piazza del Campo. Furthermore, Siena is also known for its legendary Palio horse race, which takes place twice a year and attracts hundreds of spectators. The most interesting things to see in Siena are: the famous Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Church of San Domenico and the wonderful narrow streets of the historic center such as the "Via di città". At the end of the visit, we will return to your location/address in Florence.

Pisa: City Sightseeing Walking Tour with Snacks and Drinks

8. Pisa: City Sightseeing Walking Tour with Snacks and Drinks

Your tour of Pisa begins at Piazza del Duomo just outside the Porta Nuova where you will meet your local guide. You will learn about the history of the place, how this square was built with its prominent monuments such as the Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, and of course the Leaning Tower and the mysterious cause of its inclination. From here we will move on to discover the rest of the city, which has much to offer besides its iconic tower. We will stop at a local pastry shop to break up the morning with a sweet Pisan-style breakfast. (in some days of the year the breakfast will be substitute with artisan gelato) We will continue our tour by going to discover the medieval quarter with the fascinating Piazza dei Cavalieri that houses one of the most important universities in the world in addition to the wonderful palaces and churches that hide interesting stories and anecdotes. We will then reach the popular heart of the city with its fruit and vegetable market that gives a lively atmosphere. We will stroll under Pisa's characteristic arcades where merchants once sold their wares and which now houses numerous stores and bars. We will then have reached the Arno River, which is one of the most interesting areas of the city with its noble palaces, bridges, churches and breathtaking views. You will also learn about the folkloric side of the city, which right here organizes tournaments and medival events that take Pisa back to its glorious past as a Maritime Republic. A quick look also at the southern quarter of the city just before relaxing and enjoying a delicious sandwich and a glass of wine at a local wine shop overlooking the river. Cheers

From Florence: Private Full-Day Tour of Pisa and Lucca

9. From Florence: Private Full-Day Tour of Pisa and Lucca

Upon your arrival in Pisa, enjoy a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, which will allow you to see the exteriors of the celebrated Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Baptistery, as well as many other important, historic monuments. This is followed by a visit to Pisa’s Cathedral (exterior), an unrivaled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. During the walking tour you will also have the chance to purchase an admission ticket (to be paid for on the day, directly to your guide) to see inside the Baptistery, which also allows you to have priority access inside the wonderful Cathedral. After some free time to enjoy a delicious Italian lunch at your leisure, we will depart for the elegant and refined town of Lucca, where you will be given free time to discover this fascinating town as you walk along his famous sixteen century walls. As you enter the enchanting historical centre you can admire the amazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Giunigi, the Duomo di San Martino and a typical Tuscan “antique dealers’ street”. During the tour, you will also have the possibility to take a “sweet stop” in a historic downtown Café, where you can enjoy a typical local pastry tasting, before returning to Florence.

Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Chianti Grand Tour

10. Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Chianti Grand Tour

Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by an English-speaking driver and tour leader. You will first enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient town, which will also let you discover Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year. You will also explore the quieter backstreets whilst learning everything about the "Contrade," the 17 Medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio. Your journey then continues to San Gimignano, which is renowned for its "Medieval skyscrapers", high walls, and narrow streets that typify most peoples' image of a Tuscan hill town. San Gimignano is unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form an unforgettable skyline. After some free time in San Gimignano, you will reach a prestigious Chianti boutique winery. This will be the ideal setting for a relaxing break during the day, letting you savor a delicious Tuscan lunch and taste some great Chianti wines while learning about wine production. A stop in the square of the Medieval town of Impruneta will let you discover the ancient art of terracotta, this being the capital of the material and its multiple uses both in art and in construction. You can relax with beautiful views from the window as you reach Pisa and explore its famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square). This is a magnificent space with an incredible cathedral and baptistry, all dominated by the world-renowned Leaning Tower. Your final drive will take you back to Florence, leaving you with your eyes, mind, and heart filled by the infinite discoveries of your incredible journey.

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What people are saying about Tower of Pisa

The whole trip was a dream, the guides where very accommodating and even when I was late due to transport issues, they were kind enough to wait for me. I loved the whole itinerary and the information provided was very insightful and useful, I loved it all from start to finish.

I got really excited! It was a beautiful sunny day in Tuscany. Not only the leaning tower, there is so much to discover and I was very surprised by Saint Gimigagno!

Everything was perfect, really enjoyed the tour. Beautiful Sienna I hope to be able to visit it again

It was a great way to see Tuscany in a short amount of time. The lunch at the winery was excellent!

Great day out. Really knowledgeable and engaging tour guide