About this tour
Travel from Florence through Chianti countryside to Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli in a small minivan group. You'll spend the afternoon exploring the Cathedral, Baptistery and the famously tilted eight-storey tower, with guided commentary and free time to wander and photograph. The return route includes a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for views across Florence. The whole experience takes 4–5 hours.
Highlights
- Cathedral's Romanesque columns and marble inlay patterns
- Baptistery interior acoustics and frescoed dome
- Leaning Tower climb and tilt engineering
- Piazza dei Miracoli UNESCO grounds and sculptural detail
- Chianti vineyard landscapes en route
- Intimate group of six or fewer travellers
- Florence panorama from Piazzale Michelangelo
What to expect
Your driver collects you from Florence and winds through rolling Chianti terrain toward the coast. Once in Pisa, you'll have a guide walk you through the ensemble of religious buildings clustered on the cathedral square—the Cathedral's intricate facade, the Baptistery's cavernous interior where sound reverberates dramatically, and the tower itself, which you can ascend for views and to feel the subtle tilt beneath your feet. You'll have unscheduled time to explore further, eat lunch or shop. On the drive back, you'll stop at a vantage point overlooking Florence before returning.
Good to know
Climb involves 296 steps; skip if you have cardiovascular concerns. Prams and infant seats available. Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone piazza and cathedral interiors. Entry tickets to all three monuments included; tips are separate.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.