Pisa, Italy

Pisa

The Leaning Tower and a lively riverside student town.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Pisa

Day 1

  1. MorningClimb the Leaning Tower; book a time slot ahead.
  2. AfternoonVisit the cathedral and the baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli.
  3. EveningHave dinner by the river in the student quarter around Borgo Stretto.

Day 2

Visit Lucca, 30 minutes away by train.

What to eat

Cecina, a chickpea flatbread, and Tuscan wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Pisa

Beat the crowds

Most visitors come for a quick photo midday. Come early or late, and stay to see the rest of the old town.

Best photo spot

The tower with the cathedral from the lawn of the Piazza dei Miracoli, and the river Arno at sunset.

Getting there

The airport is very close to the centre. Trains from Florence take about an hour.

Don't miss nearby

Lucca, a beautiful walled town 30 minutes away, where you can cycle on top of the city walls.

Good to know

Tower climbs have timed tickets and limited places; book ahead in summer. Children under 8 aren't allowed up.

Plan your visit

Getting to Pisa

Getting there

  • Pisa Airport (PSA)4 km away
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)65 km away
  • Lucca16 km away
  • Florence70 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Pisa: good to know

Is Pisa worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. The Leaning Tower and a lively riverside student town.

How many days do you need in Pisa?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Pisa?

You can visit all year. Most visitors come for a quick photo midday. Come early or late, and stay to see the rest of the old town.

How do you get to Pisa?

The nearest airport is Pisa Airport (PSA), about 4 km away. The airport is very close to the centre. Trains from Florence take about an hour.

What is there to see near Pisa?

Nearby hidden places include Lucca (16 km), San Gimignano (59 km) and Manarola (69 km).

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