Location: Pisa
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Go ahead and take that photo of yourself with a tilted hand "holding up" the Tower of Pisa. We won't tell; your rep as a sophisticated traveler will remain unblemished. Now that you've gotten that out of the way, climb the tower's 300 steps for a tilted view, or visit the National Museum of San Matteo and the Camposanto cemetery.
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1. Pedicab Pisa City Ecotour
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5.0 based on 232 reviews
FREE SERVICE! If you liked it, and you want to help the project, you can tip the rider, or write a review on our tripAdvisor or facebook. Pedicab Pisa Ecotour project is an initiative to show: "Pisa is NOT just the leaning tower". Local people "PISANO DOC", aimed to the promotion of the discovery of the city by an ecologically sustainable, carbon neutral mean: the rickshaw.
2. Smile & Ride
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5.0 based on 149 reviews
Located 50 meters from the main railway station of Pisa ( Tuscany ), Bike rental ,Bike shop, Bike Tours, city bikes, trekking bikes and e-bikes, etc... Delivery and Collection of bikes on request. Guided tours and self guided tours Bikes for sale and accessories
3. Gioia Private Tour & Trips - Florence & Tuscany - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 205 reviews
Gioia Private Tour & Trips service invites you to travel with the experts, boasting over 25 years of service to Italy's guests. GPT&T provides all types of Transportation and Touring Services in/to or from Italy, driving spotless, late-model Mercedes vehicles and using fully licensed, insured, professional English speaking drivers. Also, we are honored to provide Red Carpet Service for travelers with special needs. With GPT&T, you can relax and enjoy the ride.
4. Tuscany At Heart - Private Guided Tours
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5.0 based on 272 reviews
Tuscany At Heart is a Private Guided Tour Company run by Licensed Tour Guide and Art Historian, Martina Beatrice Manfredi. Over the past thirteenth years, it has specialized in bespoke Cultural Itineraries, Food and Wine Tours of Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Florence, Volterra, San Gimignano and Cinque Terre. Martina happily creates itineraries that meet the specific interests and needs of her guests (single travellers, families and small groups). Book a tour with Tuscany At Heart, make your stay in Italy unforgettable and experience a warm, authentic human connection! Note that since 2015 this company has been featured on Rick Steves' Italy - Florence & Tuscany - Best of Italy guide books (section about Pisa and surroundings)!
5. Leaning Tower of Pisa
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4.5 based on 23,329 reviews
It is called the Leaning Tower or the Tower of Pisa but actually it was never used for defending the city; it is part of the religious complex in the Duomo Square and acts as its bell tower. It played an active role in both human and divine timekeeping with its seven bells – one for each musical note – the largest of which, cast in 1655, weighs a full three and a half tonnes! It is known throughout the world for the beauty of its architecture, for its extraordinary tilt, which makes it an authentic miracle of statics, and for the fact that it stands in the universally renowned Piazza dei Miracoli, of which it is certainly the prize jewel. And this is why it is one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
Reviewed By NickWood - Epsom, United Kingdom
We got a early train from Rome 6.25 up to Pisa. Train was pre-booked and a short walk from where we staying. Train station was easy to navigate and get on right train. We got there around 9ish and then walked 15mins to the Tower. We were lucky with good weather and the sun was out. It was not too busy at this time so you get a better chance to get a clear view to take you mandatory "holding/pushing" the tower. We went up the tower for a good view. Stairs are a little tight but fine for the average person. Good view out across Pisa at the top. We didn't book any of the other buildings so not sure if we missed out there or not but the Leaning Tower was the highlight. Got a 2pm'ish train back to Rome. Helped break up our trip and really glad we planned this in and feel like we ticked it off the bucket list in an efficient way by grouping with Rome visit
6. Knights’ Square
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4.5 based on 1,770 reviews
Walking around this central square, one can find the Palace of the Scuola Normale of Pisa, the Church of S. Stefano and the Palace of the Orologio, where Count Ugolino della Gherardesca was imprisoned and condemned to die, as narrated by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
Reviewed By travelsafer
This is the second most beautiful Piazza in Pisa, after the Piazza dei Miracoli, in my opinion. The shape of this square is that of a trapezoid. The main building is the Palazzo della Carovana, now Scuola Normale Superiore founded by Napoleon, which currently serves as extension of the local university. There are 2 churches and other historic buildings that beautifully sorround the square.
7. National Museum of Saint Mathew
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4.5 based on 296 reviews
National Museum of San Matteo, which is housed in the Benedictine Monastery, features a group of paintings from the 12th- to 18th- centuries, and a rich collection of sculpture from the Pisano School.
Reviewed By Mmarymomm - Pleasanton, United States
We were blown away by this small unimposing museum. We spend a great deal of time in Italy searching out older pieces of art and were amazed to find such a great collection at the national Museum of San Matteo. Whereas you might see the occasional 13th century crucifix, here they have a whole room of them. I cannot recommend this museum enough!
8. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina
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4.5 based on 924 reviews
Located on the bank of the Arno River, this church is Pisa's finest example of Gothic fancy.
Reviewed By edm0ndmarcd - Iroquois, Canada
This beautiful Pisan gothic church, which reportedly had one of the thorns of Jesus crown, was moved from a lower level by the river to its current location, just overlooking the river. At sunset, the sunlight enters through the coloured glass windows for a truly magnificent effect.
9. Camposanto
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4.5 based on 1,615 reviews
The Cemetery is the last monument on Piazza del Duomo, its long marble wall flanking the northern boundary and completing its shape. It was founded in 1277.
Reviewed By kgilbert78 - Columbus, United States
This was part of our combo ticket for the Field of Miracles. It was worth it. Wonderful frescos inside, that are still being restored from WW II damage. This is a cemetery building, but also full of art. Get this on your combo ticket! It is amazingly quiet after the hustle and bustle of the outside.
10. Battistero di San Giovanni
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4.5 based on 3,639 reviews
The Baptistery of San Giovanni was founded on 15 August 1152. It is here that the Sacrament of Baptism is administered and the Christian embarks upon the path of Faith. The reason that such a fascinating and enigmatic building was constructed was certainly the wish to endow the cathedral with a worthy adjunct: a Baptistery that, in terms of position, size, materials and style, would be in harmony with the majestic building that already stood opposite.
Reviewed By albinaepaolo - Milan, Italy
It seems to be more attractive outside than inside, but it is enough just to go beyond the surface and you will notice some peculiarities that do not appear: the echo produced by a simple monotonous sound in the center; the contrast between the large baptismal font and the small statue of San Giovanni; the pulpit which although is massive, appears small to those who enter.
