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Half-Day Excursion to Pisa and the Leaning Tower from Florence

4.6 · 1,437 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Florence Operated by Ciao Florence Tours Srl Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:00, 14:15 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Half a day in Pisa by coach with free time on Piazza dei Miracoli, from €39 per person; guided tiers add a local guide with headsets and Leaning Tower entry, the semi independent tier has neither.

Cathedral entry can be impossible on crowded days, and children under eight cannot climb the tower. Rated 4.56 by 1,437 travellers.

Best for: Semi independent at €39 per person: coach and free time. Classic adds a Pisa guide; Tower entry needs a Tower tier. 4.56 from 1,437 reviews. Pisa Day Trips comparison

Trade-off: Semi independent has no Pisa guide or Tower ticket.

In our comparison: #37 of 39 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 18, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

15 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Spanish - Semi independentThe page priceSpanishWhat is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to Pisa. What is not included: Guide in Pisa, Duomo and Leaning Tower fee€39
English - Semi independentEnglishWhat is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to Pisa. What is not included: Guide in Pisa, Duomo and Leaning Tower fee€39
Chinese Audio Guided TourChineseAudio Guided Tour Chinese: Historical explanations will be via audio guide (App)in chinese. A Tour Leader will coordinate and provide lnfo in English.€39
Portuguese - Semi independentPortugueseWhat is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to Pisa. What is not included: Guide in Pisa, Duomo and Leaning Tower fee€39
French - Semi independentFrenchWhat is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to Pisa. What is not included: Guide in Pisa, Duomo and Leaning Tower fee€39

Children from €20 (ages 4 to 7). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 18 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Skip the line Admission fee to Pisa Cathedral - if accessible
  • Skip the Line Leaning Tower entrance tickets - if option selected
  • Pisa tour with professional guide with Headsets - if option selected
  • Expert multilingual Tour Leader
  • Audio guide (via app) for Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
  • Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
  • Free time in Pisa
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Pisa Cathedral, Guided Tour and Leaning Tower tickets in case you select the Semi independent option

Reviews

4.6
1,437 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,277 of 1,437

Star breakdown of all 1,437 ratings

5 stars
1,098 · 76%
4 stars
179 · 12%
3 stars
77 · 5%
2 stars
30 · 2%
1 star
53 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and smooth transport, but some find the time in Pisa too short for all the sights

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain Pisa's history and its main buildings
  • Smooth coach journeys and careful driving
  • Helpful guides who explain schedules and keep the group together
  • Views from the top of the Leaning Tower

Complaints

  • Some had time to explore, while others found little free time for food, photos or extra sights
  • Confusion over entry tickets left some unable to climb the tower
  • The walk from the coach park is difficult in heat or for travellers with limited mobility
  • Confusing meeting and check-in arrangements, including reports of missed departures

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2 August 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD! · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00, 14:15 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Ciao Florence Tours Srl; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Kids under 8 years old are not allowed to climb the Leaning Tower and must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €20 ages 4 to 7

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #37 of 39 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €275, median €106; typical length 8h. 2 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 39 Day Trips

From €39 per adult · Spanish - Semi independent