Florence: Pisa Leaning Tower & San Gimignano Private Day Trip

The Leaning Tower Stands 56 Meters High, and You Can Climb It

You're picked up from your Florence hotel and driven to Pisa, where you climb the Leaning Tower for views across the cathedral square. Then continue to San Gimignano to walk the medieval streets, visit the 13th-century Duomo, and see the fourteen towers that define the skyline. Hotel drop-off closes the day, with no additional transport to arrange.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Pisa and San Gimignano

• Travel from Florence to Pisa
• Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Climb Leaning Tower for view
• Travel to San Gimignano
• Explore medieval town and towers
• See the Duomo La Collegiata
• Learn about local wine and saffron
• Return to Florence

The experience

"Wait, we're actually going up that thing?" That's what most people say when the car pulls into Pisa and the tower comes into view: tilted at an angle that still looks wrong even though you know it's real. The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been sinking and leaning since 1174, when the ground beneath the foundations started giving way mid-construction, and today you can walk the 296 steps to the top. The view from up there, looking out over the piazza and the cathedral, is the kind of thing you don't forget. It's not a long stop, but it's the one everyone wants.

After Pisa, the drive takes you inland through the Tuscan hills toward San Gimignano, a medieval town with fourteen towers still standing: UNESCO protected, and honestly, it looks like someone froze a piece of the 1300s in place. The town sits along the Via Francigena, the old pilgrimage route from France to Rome, and the narrow streets and stone buildings feel exactly as they did centuries ago. La Collegiata, the Duomo built in 1200, is inside the town center, and the frescoes and medieval art inside are the real thing, not a reconstruction. The town is also known for Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a white wine produced here, and for saffron still made using the original biological process. If you're into that kind of detail, you'll notice it in the local restaurants.

The whole day is private, which means no waiting for other groups, no fixed departure times beyond your hotel pickup, and no rushing through either stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. The pace is yours: spend longer in San Gimignano if the towers pull you in, or move through Pisa quickly if heights aren't your thing. It's the kind of day where you see two of Tuscany's most recognizable places without the logistics headache.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Florence accommodation.
• entry to the Leaning Tower of Pisa with access to climb to the top.
• guided visit to San Gimignano including the medieval town center and La Collegiata (the Duomo built in 1200).
• fuel surcharge.
• private transportation throughout the day with no other groups added.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Florence who want to see Pisa's Leaning Tower and a UNESCO medieval town in one day without arranging their own transport or managing multiple entry bookings. The private format means you set the pace at each stop.

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Top questions

Can you climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this tour?

Yes. The tower has 296 steps and entry is included. The climb takes around 30 minutes and the views from the top look out over the piazza and cathedral.

Is lunch included?

No. The tour includes hotel pickup, drop-off, and entry to the main attractions, but meals are not mentioned as part of the package.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can use a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available on request: mention this in the Special Requirements box when booking.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Fuel surcharge is also included. Entry fees to the Leaning Tower and other attractions are covered.

Is the tour private or in a group?

It's a private tour, so you travel with your own group only: no other travelers are added.

What is Vernaccia di San Gimignano?

It's a white wine produced in the San Gimignano region and protected by designation of origin. Local restaurants and shops in the town sell it.