Introduction to Pisa

This half-day tour of Pisa is the perfect way to uncover the city's deep history and explore its lesser-known sites. Led by a local expert, you'll visit the Pisa Baptistery, Borgo Stretto, Campo dei Miracoli, Pisa Duomo, and the iconic Leaning Tower. You'll learn about the city's political past as one of the four maritime republics, its significance as a Medieval art center, and its present-day status as a university town.

Your guide will meet you at the Pisa train station and take you on a journey through the city's past. You'll explore the Borgo Stretto, which intersects the city and leads to the Arno River, and discuss the role of the major universities, including the Scuola Normale. You'll then visit the religious complex of the Campo dei Miracoli, including the Duomo, Baptistery, and the Leaning Tower. If time allows, you'll also visit the Museo dell'Opera, Museo delle Sinopie, and the Campo Santo.

At the end of the tour, your guide will be more than happy to accompany you back to the train station or make a reservation at a local trattoria for a traditional meal before hopping on the train back to Florence. This tour is the perfect way to gain an understanding of the rich cultural and political history of Pisa and explore its lesser-known sites.