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Florence to Pisa day trips
- Kickstart your day with a scenic drive through the countryside aboard air-conditioned coaches that provide round-trip transfers from Florence to Pisa.
- On this exclusive 6-hour tour, discover the Romanesque architecture of distinctive Pisa with a knowledgeable tour guide.
- Enjoy free time to explore Piazza Dei Miracoli and its prized monuments on your own, one of which is the Cathedral.
- Kickstart your day with a scenic drive through the countryside aboard air-conditioned coaches that provide round-trip transfers from Florence to Pisa.
- On this exclusive 6-hour tour, discover the Romanesque architecture of distinctive Pisa with a knowledgeable tour guide.
- Enjoy free time to explore Piazza Dei Miracoli and its prized monuments on your own, one of which is the Cathedral.
Inclusions
- Staff assistance at the meeting point
- Round-trip transfers from Florence
- Air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi onboard
- Licensed tour escort
- Free time to explore Pisa on your own (as per option selected)
- Guided walking tour of Pisa (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Leaning Tower entry ticket
- Tip: During your free time, stroll across the many bridges across the great Arno River such as the Ponte Di Mezzo bridge, the most beautiful and prominent bridge in Pisa.
- Appropriate clothing is recommended while visiting places of worship.
- For small groups, up to 8 pax, the tour escort could be replaced by an English-speaking driver-guide.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Carina
Aug 2024Verified booking
Giordano was a super friendly and motivated guide, who told us a lot about Pisa and Tuscany, and other places worth mentioning there, and also gave us special tips. The whole thing in fluent English, Spanish and also a little German :) Thanks also to bus driver Giovanni!
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Angela
Aug 2024Verified booking
It was a very easy process to find our guide and get on the bus. They were very communicative and provided easy instructions. The bus to Pisa was nice and spacious and good AC. Our tour guide Ricardo once we arrived to Pisa was very knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. As expected, Pisa was a magical experience that my family will take forever. Great experience with Headout .
Cochet
May 2024Verified booking
Everything is beautiful! Dream day!!!😊 All of Florence is beautiful and Pisa is magical!!!
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Deepak
May 2024Verified booking
Pisa is a lovely place to see. The drive was awesome. The monuments are very well maintained.
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- Enjoy round-trip transfers by GT coach or minivan from Florence to the Tuscan countryside and explore its breathtaking landscapes.
- With the expertise of a multilingual guide, get a taste of the authentic Tuscan experience on a full-day tour.
- Visit the enthralling city of Siena where you’ll visit the Piazza del Campo, famous for its Palio di Siena horse race.
- Upgrade to relish a delicious lunch of Tuscan cuisine, and an authentic local wine-tasting tour. Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano and explore to your heart’s desire.
- Go to Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli. Admire the Baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower.
- Enjoy round-trip transfers by GT coach or minivan from Florence to the Tuscan countryside and explore its breathtaking landscapes.
- With the expertise of a multilingual guide, get a taste of the authentic Tuscan experience on a full-day tour.
- Visit the enthralling city of Siena where you’ll visit the Piazza del Campo, famous for its Palio di Siena horse race.
- Upgrade to relish a delicious lunch of Tuscan cuisine, and an authentic local wine-tasting tour. Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano and explore to your heart’s desire.
- Go to Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli. Admire the Baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Tuscany, Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa
- Expert English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or French-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers from Florence by GT coach
- Typical Tuscan lunch with drinks (optional)
- Wine tasting (optional)
Exclusions
- Entry to Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Entry to Siena Cathedral
- Please note that the order of the itinerary may change.
- Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs. Please note that a moderate amount of walking is involved and this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- For lunch, a vegetarian menu is available on request. Dietary requirements should be specified at the time of booking.
- Note: Seine refers to the town and not the Cathedral.
- Reach at the meeting point 15 minutes early to avoid cancellation due to delays. In such cases, refunds will not be granted.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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chris
Nov 2024Verified booking
Federico worked very hard to make sure we all were getting the most out of the trip. We had plenty of time to do our own thing at the various stops. The ticketing process was very easy also.
Maria
Oct 2024Verified booking
The complete package, very well organised and a brilliant tour guide can't remember her named but she was the English tour guide.
Laura
Sep 2024Verified booking
I think a guided tour that includes a wine tasting needs to be well thought and more personalized for the audience. The group was really big, we had to rush from one place to another, so we didn't really enjoyed each city; the tour was made in 3 languages so it took a really long time to understand the information. Also they changed the order of the cities and that ruined our traveling plans as the visiting order was important for us to at the end we had to take two more trains on our own. The wine tasting was really regular almost bad. The food was not tasty, the water glasses smelled like egg and the wines were not explained as we tried them. Also a good wine tasting changes your glasses between different wines or puts a glass for each type of wine and they never changed the only glass per person so the real taste was not able to be well enjoyed. The wines were regular and not that good to be Italy. There was a little of lack of organization for the lunch and also we expected to learn a little bit about the wine making process as it is the Tuscany or at least visit the vineyard and none was done. So they didn't really met our expectations for the cost or the description of the experience that is sold. Somehow disappointing honestly.
Dayana
Sep 2024Verified booking
The places were wonderful, but I think the Spanish guide was lacking, since the one who spoke in English told a lot of things and when it was the Spanish guide's turn, she summarized too much.
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Diana
Sep 2024Verified booking
The guide was excellent with the information she gave us and very friendly, the 3 cities were beautiful, but you have to wear very comfortable shoes because the streets are complicated.
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Alexis
Jul 2024Verified booking
This was one of the highlights of my trip! Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Her English was also very good. Marco at Poggio ai Laghi (the winery) was hilarious and made the experience that much better! Definitely do this if you get a chance. Be prepared; this is a lot of walking, so wear very good shoes.
Rebecca
Jul 2024Verified booking
It was easy to be brought around, and I think all of the places we visited were good. The tour guide was also very good. I was, however, disappointed that there was a toilet on the bus and we weren't allowed to use it on a tour that went 12 hours. Also, the vegetarian meal was about half the size of the other meal for lunch.
ANGIE
Jun 2024Verified booking
It was a nice trip well organised by the tour managers . The main highlights of the trip were given in d bus before reaching a particular stop. However the only problem was the same thing was repeated in spanish and portuguese which went över the head!... the views of pisa, chianti and sam gimgnano worth the travel!! A long and tiring trip so plan the previous day accordingly so that next day u can enjoy your tour to fullest! Overall it was a lovely experience with our guides!
DENISON
Jun 2024Verified booking
The tour was very good. But there are a few observations. The air conditioning on the bus was very weak, making it hot during the trip. The bus didn't have a toilet.... what an absurdity The guide walked very fast, sometimes leaving some behind.
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Abhaya
May 2024Verified booking
The guide was perfect, however I believe they should be a bit more strict with the timings. We were accompanied by a group who didn't stop talking at all. This meant we couldn't hear a bit of what the guide was saying in the bus.
Debora
May 2024Verified booking
The whole day with barbara was amazing, she clearly knows a lot about the region and delivers the information in a very lighthearted and entertaining manner. The guide in Sienna, Chiara, was also great, very nice and knowleadgeable.
Ramon
Apr 2024Verified booking
It was a nice experience, Julia was wonderful all 3 places are enchanting. but the lunch was more like a taste of red meats, I would prefer some pasta with tomato sauce.
Ananda
Dec 2024Verified booking
An incredible trip! Beautiful landscapes, very nice lunch experience.
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Kayhan
Oct 2024Verified booking
Perfect tour perfect guide, super
Javier
Sep 2024Verified booking
Incredible tour, the guide and everything you learn is very helpful to understand the landscapes and culture.
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FRANCISCO
Aug 2024Verified booking
Yes, the experience was great, the guide was fantastic!!! Always helpful to explain everything in detail
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Cheng
Jul 2024Verified booking
Well organised.instruction clear. On scheduled. The double decked is good. Comfortable.
Heather
May 2024Verified booking
The scenery was amazing! And the guides were great. Not having air conditioning in the bus was a bummer
Sergey
Apr 2024Verified booking
Guide was perfect and very professional We got everywhere on time and even bad weather didint destroy our experience
Aparna
Apr 2024Verified booking
We loved the smooth transfers, wine tasting and the sienna tour
Megan
Feb 2024Verified booking
Lucca, our guide, made the tour so interesting. He was fabulous. Lucca was very knowledgeable and engaging.
Gabriel
Jan 2024Verified booking
The guides Luciano and Patricia and the bus driver Michelle were awesome, they put their hearts in the job!
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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
START POINT
Central Florence
Head to the location mentioned on your final voucher and set off on your adventure.
84.5 km
77 minutes
1
Pisa
1 attractions
Stop by Pisa's Square of Miracles, where you will have time to admire the stunning Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, and pose with the Leaning Tower.
Things to do
Leaning Tower of Pisa
78.8 km
81 minutes
2
San Gimignano
1 attractions
Nicknamed 'Manhattan of the Middle Ages', San Gimignano's tall, narrow towers create a modern skyline. Stroll by charming craftsmen’s shops along the cobbled stone streets and small squares.
Things to do
1. Tuscan lunch
Lunch
Fuel up with a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine pairings before hitting the streets of San Gimignano.
2. Duomo di San Gimignano
Admire the Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, a 12th-century church with frescoes by Ghirlandaio in its Santa Fina Chapel.
41.9 km
46 minutes
3
Siena
2 attractions
You can choose to either freely explore Siena, or avail a guided tour of the city center and maybe even its cathedral.
Things to do
1. Piazza del Campo
Traverse the main square, lying on the intersection of the three main roads that lead in and out of Siena.
2. Siena Cathedral
Nestled in Piazza del Duomo is the magnificent Gothic-Romanesque cathedral. Select the guided tour with entry to admire the mosaic floors and frescoes within.
77 km
78 minutes
4
END POINT
Central Florence
See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, fill up on lunch with drinks in San Gimignano, and traverse Siena!
- Want to unravel three UNESCO Heritage gems from Florence in just one day? A trip to Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena is the answer.
- At Pisa, walk along the Square of Miracles and get enough time for photo ops by the Leaning Tower!
- A hearty lunch with the finest wines at San Gimignano keeps your energy up as you uncover its 13th-century walls and stone skyscrapers.
- Fall in love with Siena's medieval streets and squares. Upgrade to a guided tour with an optional cathedral visit to get the most of your trip!
- Cruise to all destinations and back in a feature-packed AC vehicle that comes with friendly multilingual support.
See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, fill up on lunch with drinks in San Gimignano, and traverse Siena!
- Want to unravel three UNESCO Heritage gems from Florence in just one day? A trip to Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena is the answer.
- At Pisa, walk along the Square of Miracles and get enough time for photo ops by the Leaning Tower!
- A hearty lunch with the finest wines at San Gimignano keeps your energy up as you uncover its 13th-century walls and stone skyscrapers.
- Fall in love with Siena's medieval streets and squares. Upgrade to a guided tour with an optional cathedral visit to get the most of your trip!
- Cruise to all destinations and back in a feature-packed AC vehicle that comes with friendly multilingual support.
Inclusions
- Full-day trip around Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena
- Multilingual assistance on board
- Pick up from Florence
- Round-trip AC coach transfer
- Lunch with wine in San Gimignano
- Guided tour of Siena city center (if selected)
- Guided tour of Siena Cathedral and city center (if selected)
- Tip: For the best gelato in San Gimignano, visit the award-winning Gelateria Dondoli in the main square. Don’t miss their signature Saffron and Pine Nut flavor.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Safety is a priority so the wine tasting experience is restricted for guests under the age of 18 years.
- Guests under the age of 18 years can join the tour if they are each accompanied by at least one adult.
- Please note that the order of visits is subject to change.
- For entry to Siena Cathedral, all guests must wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Maria
Oct 2024Verified booking
The complete package, very well organised and a brilliant tour guide can't remember her named but she was the English tour guide.
Juan
Sep 2024Verified booking
The tour was very nice. My mother and I really enjoyed all the places we visited. Lunch in San Gimignano was delicious, accompanied by local Tuscan products, which made the experience even more special. For those who prefer to tour the towns without any rush, we suggest doing it on your own. Finally, we would like to thank immensely the help offered by the guide Alexandra who very kindly helped us find a place to leave our luggage in Siena as we were not ending the tour in Florence as scheduled, but were heading to another destination. Without his help we would not have known Siena. Excellent as a professional and as a person.
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Alexis
Jul 2024Verified booking
This was one of the highlights of my trip! Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Her English was also very good. Marco at Poggio ai Laghi (the winery) was hilarious and made the experience that much better! Definitely do this if you get a chance. Be prepared; this is a lot of walking, so wear very good shoes.
Rebecca
Jul 2024Verified booking
It was easy to be brought around, and I think all of the places we visited were good. The tour guide was also very good. I was, however, disappointed that there was a toilet on the bus and we weren't allowed to use it on a tour that went 12 hours. Also, the vegetarian meal was about half the size of the other meal for lunch.
ANGIE
Jun 2024Verified booking
It was a nice trip well organised by the tour managers . The main highlights of the trip were given in d bus before reaching a particular stop. However the only problem was the same thing was repeated in spanish and portuguese which went över the head!... the views of pisa, chianti and sam gimgnano worth the travel!! A long and tiring trip so plan the previous day accordingly so that next day u can enjoy your tour to fullest! Overall it was a lovely experience with our guides!
Abhaya
May 2024Verified booking
The guide was perfect, however I believe they should be a bit more strict with the timings. We were accompanied by a group who didn't stop talking at all. This meant we couldn't hear a bit of what the guide was saying in the bus.
Prachi
Jan 2024Verified booking
Hi, My experience with Headout team and the guide was suoer amazing, I think on our own we wouldn't have ever visited so many places in one day, but due to this trip we could visit so much and the guide was also very informative. I speacially love the wine tasting experience. Wish we would have got more time everywhere but it was a little hectic but worth visting ..I just loved it.
Lidia
Dec 2024Verified booking
Everything was excellent. Only the part of the lunch in the vineyard that no one explained in Spanish.
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Kayhan
Oct 2024Verified booking
Perfect tour perfect guide, super
Oswaldo
Oct 2024Verified booking
Great guide, everything according to plan, punctuality and great cities
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Heather
May 2024Verified booking
The scenery was amazing! And the guides were great. Not having air conditioning in the bus was a bummer
Sergey
Apr 2024Verified booking
Guide was perfect and very professional We got everywhere on time and even bad weather didint destroy our experience
Aparna
Apr 2024Verified booking
We loved the smooth transfers, wine tasting and the sienna tour
carolin
Mar 2024Verified booking
The tour guide Elisabetha and the bus driver Alexander were very good!
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Megan
Feb 2024Verified booking
Lucca, our guide, made the tour so interesting. He was fabulous. Lucca was very knowledgeable and engaging.
Maura
Jan 2024Verified booking
These were beautiful areas in Tuscany to visit, and the logistics support was helpful. Guide was friendly.
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FlorenceFlorence To Pisa Tours
Top things to do in Florence
Why go on a Florence to Pisa day trip
- An ideal getaway: Given its close proximity to Florence (55 miles approximately), Pisa is an ideal destination for a day trip. It is easily reachable by different modes of transportation and offers a contrasting travel experience with peaceful surroundings.
- Scenic views: Well-connected by frequent high-speed trains and air-conditioned coaches, your journey to Pisa will be lined with rolling hills, olive groves and rustic villages.
- Easy to add stops: Charming destinations like San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti can easily be added to your Florence to Pisa itinerary.
- High historical value: As a former maritime republic, you can explore Pisa’s fascinating history through lesser-known attractions like Piazza dei Cavalieri and Orto Botanico di Pisa (one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world).
- Accessibility: Day trips often have guides that can converse in English, Spanish, Italian, or French to ensure you get the most out of your expedition.
Booking guide: Florence to Pisa day trip
Experience
Meeting point
Duration
Assistance available in
Guide
Round-trip Transfers
Lunch
Wine-tasting
Optional Guided Tour
Day Tour from Florence to Pisa with Round-Trip Transfers
Piazzale Montelungo
5 to 6 hrs
English
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Walking tour of Pisa
From Florence: Tuscany, Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa Day Trip
Central Florence
11 hrs 30 mins to 13 hrs 45 mins
English, Spanish, Italian, or French
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From Florence: Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Central Florence
12 to 13 hrs 45 mins
English, Spanish, Italian, or French
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Walking tour of Siena Cathedral and the City Center
Tuscan stops on your Florence to Pisa day trip
Chianti
Offers postcard-perfect views of vineyards, medieval castles, and charming hilltop villages. It is also the birthplace of one of Italy's most celebrated wines.
Don’t miss: A wine-tasting experience at a Chianti Classico winery to learn about the winemaking process, and taste a range of local olive oil and Tuscan cheeses.
Siena
Known for its winding cobblestone streets, vibrant piazzas, and stunning Gothic architecture, Siena is a timeless city that offers visitors a journey back to Italy's medieval past.
Don’t miss: Visiting the Piazza del Campo, a unique, shell-shaped square famous for its Palio di Siena horse race, Palazzo Piccolomini (a Renaissance palace) and the Orto de' Pecci gardens.
San Gimignano
A picturesque hilltop town with a striking skyline made up of 14 well-preserved medieval towers. Famous for its crisp white wine, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Don’t miss: Visiting the Museo Civico and climbing the Torre Grossa tower standing at 177 feet, for panoramic views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.
Best ways to reach Pisa from Florence
By train
By car
By bus
Best for: Fast & convenient travel
Duration: Approximately 1 hour each way (fastest train)
Closest train station: Florence Santa Maria Novella - Pisa Centrale
Frequency: Around 40 to 50 trains per day, every 20 to 30 minutes
Depending on the duration, speed, cost and amenities, you can choose between high-speed (Frecciabianca), intercity and regional trains by Trenitalia while traveling from Florence to Pisa. Italo trains do not operate on this route.
Best for: Flexible and comfortable travel
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (88 kms / 55 miles)
- Head towards the A11/E76 highway from Florence. Another option is the SGC Firenze-Pisa-Livorno (FI-PI-LI) highway, which is toll-free and a bit shorter. Exit the highway and follow signs toward the Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower is located.
- Parking: Pietrasantina (about a 10-15 minute walk from the main sights)
- Hertz, Europcar, and Avis are some popular car rental companies.
Best for: Budget travelers and sightseeing
Duration: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours
Frequency: Several departures daily
- Major operators include Autostradale, FlixBus, and MarinoBus. Tickets can be purchased online or at the bus station. Most buses depart from the Santa Maria Novella or Villa Costanza bus stations, which are well-connected to the city via public transport.
Buses will usually drop passengers off at Pisa Centrale, a 20-minute walk from the Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower is located.
Lean into adventure: Pisa’s must-see gems
Leaning Tower
A trip to Pisa would be incomplete without posing by its iconic tilted architectural landmark that stands about 183 feet tall.
Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets
Duomo di Pisa
The Pisa Cathedral is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, featuring a stunning marble facade with intricate arches, columns, and mosaics.
Pisa Cathedral tickets
St. John’s Baptistery
Also located in Piazza dei Miracoli, the baptistery is renowned for its impressive acoustics and is considered a masterpiece of medieval sculpture.
Pisa Baptistery tickets
Camposanto Monumentale
An ancient cemetery adorned with frescoes that is said to contain sacred earth brought from Golgotha.
Camposanto Pisa tickets
Opera del Duomo Museum
The museum houses a remarkable collection of medieval and Renaissance art, originally created for the Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, and Camposanto Monumentale. Visit the Sinopie museum nearby which can help with contextualizing the frescoes.
Opera Museum ticketsFrequently asked questions about Florence to Pisa day trips
Are Florence to Pisa day trips tiring?
These trips can last for 6-14 hours, but remember that you will get to cover over 3 UNESCO Heritage gems in just one day, with ample breaks to refuel and explore on your own in-between. Wear comfortable shoes and carry jackets as per the season’s requirements when you’re visiting.
What should I keep in mind while visiting religious institutions?
Your shoulders and knees must be covered as a sign of respect, so carry a scarf or shawl with you. This applies to both men and women.
Can I bring children on the Florence to Pisa day trip?
Yes, children are welcome on the trip, but anyone below 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult. Please note that a lot of walking is involved, so it may be taxing for younger children.
Can I customize my itinerary for the day trip?
While the standard itinerary is fixed, we offer various options to suit your preferences. Choose from direct Pisa tours or picturesque town combos like San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti. Some tours also provide an authentic wine-tasting experience and free time to wander off on your own.
Is it worth paying extra for a guided tour?
Yes, guided tours provide a hassle-free experience with direct transfers, insightful commentary, and time-saving perks like pre-booked Tuscan lunches. It’s ideal for first-time visitors or those looking to maximize their day.
How far in advance should I book my Florence to Pisa day trip?
It is recommended that you book your tickets at least 2-4 weeks in advance, especially during peak seasons.