Pisa and Lucca Day Trip from Florence
Book a stress-free trip to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Lucca's medieval walls in a day
Seeing Pisa and Lucca in a single day is absolutely possible, but without a car, dealing with traffic and parking can be a challenge. This practical and convenient option makes it easy! With comfortable transport included, you can fully enjoy your day: marvel at the Leaning Tower, admire breathtaking Pisa Cathedral, stroll along Lucca’s enchanting medieval walls, and even treat yourself to a slice of one of Italy’s most famous cakes. It’s the perfect stress-free way to explore these treasures.
What You Get With This Tour
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Friendly, English-speaking trip leader for the day
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Roundtrip transportation
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Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral and more!
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Lucca
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Free time to explore
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Hotel pick up and drop off
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Food or beverages
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Professional guide
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal
Near the centrally located Santa Maria Novella station, your guide welcomes you for a delightful small-group day trip to Pisa and Lucca. -
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Roundrip transportation
Sit back, relax, and take in the breathtaking Tuscan countryside while onboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. -
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
Unintended but iconic, this tower's tilt from unstable soil has turned it into one of the world’s most photographed landmarks. -
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Pisa Cathedral and Piazza dei Miracoli
With 3.5 hours in Pisa, take your time exploring the 11th-century cathedral and other architectural marvels in the Square of Miracles. -
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The walled city of Lucca
Admire panoramic views of the city, including medieval towers and charming piazzas, as you meander atop impressive walls built for defense. -
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Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Built on the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheater, this elliptical-shaped public square is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon coffee. -
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Lucca's San Martino Cathedral
Dedicated to Saint Martin of Torres, the Church opened in 1063 -
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End your tour at Piazzale Montelungo
After a transfer through the rolling hills and cypress-lined roads of the Tuscan countryside, your tour ends back in Florence.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Dress Code: Modest attire is recommended for visiting the Pisa Cathedral and Lucca's San Martino Cathedral, which are religious sites.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Tour Changes: The exact order of this trip may change due to traffic, public events, or other factors.
Language Advisory: This trip is suitable for English and Spanish speakers. German and Italian speaking trip leaders are also available for bookings of 4 or more people.
Please Note: Tickets to enter the Leaning Tower and Guinigi Tower are not included. No guided tours are included. You'll have completely free time in both cities to explore at your own pace, and your trip leader can offer recommendations.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 9-hour tour includes:
Friendly, English-speaking trip leader for the day
Comfortable, air-conditioned, round-trip transportation from Florence
Up to 3.5 hours free time in Pisa
Up to 2.5 hours free time to explore Lucca's historic center
Maximum group size of 50
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Camera
Spending money
Light jacket
shawl/scarf/sweater for Pisa Cathedral and Lucca's San Martino Cathedral
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Customer Reviews
This is a great way to see Pisa and Lucca. It is not intended to be a stay and shop tour more of an I came I saw took the pictures type of tour. Claudia was bus tour guy. This is a bilingual tour. She was excellent. Both tour guided, guides we has for Pisa and Lucca were informative and super sweet and knowledgeable.
It was not the same experience I had received from Tour Guy. The local group you “sister” with are not very organized. The tour leader was very difficult to understand, English was iffy. She would tell the group to go somewhere and meet with another local guide, but those locals were often lost in the crowd and there were no consistent way of identifying the “new local guide” especially in Pisa. Lucca trip was much smoother than Pisa. However, the local Pisa guide was very informative once we located her, but the cost of a guided tour of Pisa is really a waste of money. We only went through one building, then were told the rest was free time or climbing tower. Very rushed if you got the later tickets to climb tower.
We really enjoyed seeing the iconic Leaning Tower (and taking the obligatory photo) as well as our time in Lucca.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes for walking, some water, and a camera. Some snacks for the journeys are always a good idea too!
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes for walking, some water, and a camera. Some snacks for the journeys are always a good idea too!
Is lunch included with this tour?
No, lunch isn't included but you'll have plenty of free time and your trip leader can offer some recommendations on where to eat.
Is this trip run by The Tour Guy?
No, this tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Florence.
How much free time will I have in each city?
You'll have up to 3.5 hours in Pisa, and up to 2.5 hours in Lucca.
Does this trip include guided tours?
No guided tours are included. You'll have completely free time in both cities to explore at your own pace, and your trip leader can offer recommendations.
Is this day trip only available in English?
No, it is also suitable for Spanish speakers. German and Italian speaking trip leaders are also available for bookings of 4 or more people.
Does the tour include tickets to enter the Leaning Tower and Guinigi Tower?
No, entry is not included to these sites, but you can choose to visit during your free time.
