A private walking tour, in Italian or Russian, through the historic center to learn about the history, legends and funny stories of the city of Pisa.
You will learn how Pisa was a despotic maritime republic and why Pisa was hated by all the cities of Tuscany.
The tour starts from the Piazza dei Miracoli
I will tell you about the Baptistery and its two-colored roof.
We will look for unusual columns and strange signs on the facade of the Duomo. Then we will visit the interior with its works of art and the chandelier used by Galileo.
In front of the Leaning Tower I will tell you how it leaned and how it was saved.
We will admire the Piazza dei Cavalieri, a legacy of the Medici family, today home to the Scuola Normale Superiore.
I will show you Galileo's house and tell you its story.
We will pass by Piazza delle Vettovaglie, a destination for an aperitif or a dinner with Pisan cuisine.
For the sweet tooth, here you can taste the Torta coi Bischeri.
We end up on the Ponte di Mezzo where we admire the Lungarno Pisano.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local private guide qualified in Italian or Russian
✖ Ticket and climb to the Leaning Tower
✖ Entrance to the Baptistery (optional with additional cost for entrance tickets to be purchased on site)
✖ Entrance to the Monumental Cemetery
Departure & Return
Departure:
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We meet under the arch of Porta Nuova
Itinerary
1
Piazza dei Miracoli
Let's start the tour with some notes on the history of the Piazza dei Miracoli. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it consists of a large expanse of lawn on which stand the 4 masterpieces of medieval monumental art celebrated throughout the world: the famous Bell Tower or Leaning Tower, the Camposanto, the Baptistery and the Duomo.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Piazza dei Cavalieri
The second most famous square in the city. In ancient times it represented the center of civil power, while from the second half of the sixteenth century it became the headquarters of the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano, commissioned by Grand Duke Cosimo I de' Medici. Today it is a pole of cultural attraction and study due to the presence of the headquarters of the Scuola Normale Superiore.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Borgo Stretto
The true historic center of Pisa, in the fourteenth century the rich Pisan merchants began to build their lodges here, opening shops and taverns that served the population. Today very popular with Pisan students in the evening hours.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Piazza delle Vettovaglie
Ancient market square, renovated by the Medici to a Renaissance cloister, today it houses bars and restaurants ideal for an aperitif or dinner with typical Pisan cuisine.
For the sweet tooth, here you can also taste the Torta coni Bischeri, a typical Pisan dessert
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Ponte di Mezzo
The main bridge over the Arno, much loved by Pisans, from here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Lungarni.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
