Walking Tour in Pisa

Walking Tour in Pisa

Start your walking tour in Pisa with the Mura di Pisa, the medieval city walls, then admire the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and learn about its unique tilt. Visit the Cattedrale di Pisa, known for its Romanesque architecture, and the Battistero di San Giovanni, the largest baptistery in Italy. Continue to the Camposanto, a historic cemetery, and end the tour at the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, which showcases artworks tied to Pisa’s religious heritage.

Highlights

• Explore the Mura di Pisa, the medieval walls that once protected the city.

• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and learn about its construction and tilt.

• Visit the Cattedrale di Pisa, Battistero di San Giovanni, and the Camposanto, important architectural sites in the city.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the big arch. Your guide will be standing before the entrance to the square.

Itinerary

Your walking tour in Pisa begins at the big arch before entering the square, offering a view of the historic Mura di Pisa, the city’s medieval walls that once protected the city. As you walk along, your guide will explain the significance of these walls and their role in the city’s defense. From there, you will head to the Piazza dei Miracoli, home to one of the most famous landmarks in the world: the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The guide will share the history behind its construction and the reasons for its unique tilt.

Next, you will view the Cattedrale di Pisa, an example of Romanesque architecture. Your guide will explain the history of this cathedral, its architectural features, and its role in the religious life of the city. Close by, you will also see the Battistero di San Giovanni, an important religious site and the largest baptistery in Italy. The guide will discuss its architectural design and the tradition of baptisms held within its walls.