Pisa: Guided Tour of Baptistery, Cathedral, and Leaning Tower
4,7 (502)2h08Pisa, Italy
From€42
CultureHikingHistorical
Self-Guided Audio Tour of Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli
Pisa, Italy
1h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring notable monuments. The tour begins at the Porta Nuova entrance gate and includes visits to the baptistery, cathedral, and monumental cemetery. You will learn about the interior of the baptistery, the cathedral's baroque ceiling, and the intricately carved Gothic pulpit. The tour also covers the history of the monumental cemetery and its frescoes damaged during World War II, as well as the rivalry between Pisa and Florence. It concludes at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, highlighting the city's historical significance. This experience is suitable for those interested in history and architecture. It is self-paced and can be completed individually or in small groups.
Itinerary
1
Porta Santa Maria
Start in front of the Porta Santa Maria, also known as Porta Nuova, opened in the medieval walls in 1562. Step through this gateway into the carefully planned sacred space of the Piazza dei Miracoli beyond.
2
Piazza dei Miracoli
Explore Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, or Square of Miracles, where four magnificent monuments tell the story of one of Italy's greatest maritime republics. Take in this UNESCO World Heritage site, where each building represents a stage of Catholic life.
3
Battistero di San Giovanni
Enter Battistero di San Giovanni, and discover why the baptistry has both lead and terracotta roof tiles on its distinctive dome. Take in its soaring interior, the world's largest baptistery.
4
Camposanto
Enter Camposanto Monumentale, the monumental cemetery, and learn about its restored 14th-century frescoes. Discover the Roman sarcophagi that line these medieval cloisters.
What's included / not included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after itOffline access to audio, maps, and geodataFlexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tourApp for Android and iOSDirections to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphonesTransportationFood and drinkPersonal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
