Top places to visit in Pisa

• Leaning Tower of Pisa

  Leaning Tower · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 56-metre Romanesque bell tower of Pisa Cathedral (begun 1173) began tilting during construction due to soft ground. After 800 years of gradual lean and stabilisation works (1990–2001), it now leans 3.97 degrees. Climbing 294 steps to…

• Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa)

  Cathedral · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The magnificent Romanesque cathedral (begun 1063) whose construction inspired similar Romanesque buildings across Tuscany and Sardinia. The bronze Bonanno Pisano doors, Cimabue's apse mosaic, and Giovanni Pisano's pulpit are highlights.

• Pisa Baptistery

  Baptistery · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The circular baptistery (1152–1363) is the largest in Italy, famous for its extraordinary acoustic properties — a single voice can produce a harmonic chord lasting 6 seconds. Nicola Pisano's pulpit (1260) is a landmark of early Italian…

• Lucca Day Trip from Pisa

  medieval-town · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day trip from Pisa to nearby Lucca — the beautifully preserved medieval Tuscan town surrounded by complete Renaissance walls, with the spectacular Piazza dell'Anfiteatro built on Roman amphitheatre, and the historic Guinigi Tower.

• San Gimignano Towers Day Trip

  medieval-towers · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day trip from Pisa to San Gimignano — the medieval Tuscan town with 14 surviving tower-houses of the original 72, the UNESCO World Heritage Site nicknamed the Medieval Manhattan, and the world's best gelato (Gelateria Dondoli).

• Pisa Lungarno River Walks

  riverside-walk · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Lungarno river walks along the Arno River — the elegant 19th-century waterfront with the palazzi of the Pisan aristocracy, the Ponte di Mezzo central bridge, and the spectacular views of the Pisan medieval centre.

• Pisa Tuttomondo Keith Haring Mural

  contemporary-mural · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Keith Haring's Tuttomondo mural — the late American artist's 1989 masterpiece painted on the back wall of Sant'Antonio church, the largest Keith Haring outdoor work and the most colourful contemporary art in Tuscany.

• Camposanto Monumentale

  monumental cemetery · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The monumental medieval cemetery (1277) enclosing what was said to be soil brought from Calvary; damaged WWII frescoes (now restored) and remarkable Roman sarcophagi.

• Borgo Stretto & Lungarno Walk

  medieval street · 4.5 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Pisa's elegant medieval shopping street with arcaded medieval porticoes; leads to the Lungarno riverfront promenade flanking the Arno with its painted medieval towers and Brunelleschi bridge.

• Knights of the Holy Order Pisa

  renaissance-square · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Piazza dei Cavalieri in the evening — the Renaissance square designed by Vasari, with the Palazzo della Carovana headquarters of the Knights of the Order of St. Stephen, the historic Scuola Normale Superiore, and the magical evening…

• Piazza dei Cavalieri

  renaissance square · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The second great square of Pisa (after the Field of Miracles); Giorgio Vasari's 16th-century Palazzo della Carovana (now Scuola Normale Superiore), the frescoed Palazzo dell'Orologio, and a Cosimo I statue.

• Santa Maria della Spina

  gothic oratory · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A jewel-box Gothic oratory (1323) standing on the Arno riverbank; encrusted with pinnacles, niches, and statues — one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Tuscany.

Things to do

• Leaning Tower Climb Sightseeing · 1 h · from EUR 23 per person
• Field of Miracles Combo Ticket Museum · 3 h · from EUR 20 per person
• Piazza dei Miracoli Full Visit Heritage · 3 h · from EUR 21 per person
• Cinque Terre Day Trip Day Trip · 9 h · from EUR 62 per person
• Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Guided Tour & Leaning Tower Climb Cultural · 2.5 h · from EUR 29 per person
• Florence Day Trip Day Trip · 9 h · from EUR 53 per person
• Pisa Walking Tour Walking Tour · 2 h · from EUR 14 per person
• Lucca Bike Day Trip Day Trip · 5 h · from EUR 35 per person

Day trips and tours

• Piazza dei Miracoli Guided Tour: Tower, Baptistery & Duomo 2.5 h · from EUR 20
• Pisa to Lucca Half-Day Tour 5 h · from EUR 33

Where to stay in Pisa

• Piazza dei Miracoli Area about EUR 110 per night

  Within walking distance of the Leaning Tower; quiet at night once tourists leave

Hotels

• Hotel Bagni di Pisa 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 110,000 per night
• Hotel Relais dell'Orologio, Pisa 4-star · EUR 160 to EUR 380 per night
• Hotel Royal Victoria 4-star · INR 8,500 to INR 18,000 per night
• Hotel Bologna Pisa 4-star · INR 8,500 to INR 18,000 per night
• Hotel Plaza Lucchesi 4-star · INR 8,000 to INR 17,000 per night
• NH Pisa 4-star · INR 9,000 to INR 19,000 per night

Where to eat

• Pizzeria Il Montino italian, pizza · about EUR 14 per person
• Osteria dei Cavalieri Italian, Tuscan · about EUR 25 per person
• Bottega del Gelato italian, gelato · about EUR 6 per person
• De Coltelli italian, gelato · about EUR 5 per person
• Ristorante Galileo Italian, Tuscan, Seafood · about EUR 30 per person
• Il Campano italian, tuscan · about EUR 38 per person
• Numero Undici italian, tuscan · about EUR 12 per person
• Salza italian, cafe, bakery · about EUR 18 per person

Getting to Pisa

Airport: Pisa (PSA)

How visitors arrive in Pisa

• Fly into Pisa Galileo Galilei By air from Pisa International Airport · common

  Main airport for Tuscany, close to the station, linked by the PisaMover and buses. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train to Pisa Centrale By train from Florence, Genoa, Rome · common

  Rome-Genoa trains stop at Pisa Centrale; most other routes change at Florence. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Coach or car via motorway By road from Milan, Genoa, Rome · possible

  FlixBus runs direct to Milan, Genoa and Rome; parking in the city is difficult. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• PisaMover from Galileo Galilei airport

  PisaMover is the automated shuttle between the airport and Pisa Centrale. Buy tickets from the self-service machines at the platform gates. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Taxi or pre-booked transfer

  Taxis and pre-booked airport transfers are available, and may suit groups of three or more. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Walk to the station

  The station is close to the airport and the walk runs through a residential area, which the guide calls plain but safe. Source: visittuscany.com

• PisaMover to Pisa Centrale

  The PisaMover shuttle links the passenger terminal with Pisa Centrale station. Buy tickets from machines near the stops or at Trenitalia ticket offices. Source: visittuscany.com

Getting around

• Bus

  The LAM Rossa city bus links Pisa's railway station and the riverside with the Leaning Tower at Piazza dei Miracoli.

  Autolinee Toscane - Pisa buses

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Overpriced Restaurants Opposite the Tower

  Via Santa Maria facing Piazza dei Miracoli

  Restaurants on the tourist strip charge 2× city prices with limited authentic menus

  How to avoid it: Walk 10 minutes south to eat in the authentic city centre

Best time to visit Pisa

• Jan 12°C
• Feb 13°C
• Mar 16°C
• Apr 19°C
• May 23°C
• Jun 27°C
• Jul 30°C
• Aug 30°C
• Sep 26°C
• Oct 21°C
• Nov 16°C
• Dec 12°C

More in Italy

• Rome
• Venice
• Florence
• Milan
• Naples
• Cinque Terre

Frequently asked questions about Pisa

What are the top-rated places to visit in Pisa?

The highest-rated places in our Pisa guide are Leaning Tower of Pisa, Lucca Day Trip from Pisa, San Gimignano Towers Day Trip, Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa), Pisa Baptistery.

Where should I stay in Pisa?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Pisa: Piazza dei Miracoli Area.

How do I get around Pisa?

Ways to get around Pisa covered in our guide: City bus, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Pisa?

Scams reported to us for Pisa include Overpriced Restaurants Opposite the Tower. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Pisa?

Average daytime highs in Pisa run from 12°C in Jan to 30°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Pisa?

The nearest airport to Pisa has the code PSA.