Discover the wonder of Pisa from Livorno with optional Tower
Live a magical experience in Pisa; besides visiting Piazza dei Miracoli with its famous Leaning Tower, the cathedral, and the baptistery, you can explore, in the company of an expert tour leader, the unexpected beauties of its historic center among alleys, squares and medieval palaces and have reserved access to the tower (if you selected the option). Explore Pisa on this shore excursion from Livorno. Upon disembarking, you will take one of the shuttle buses departing from the harbor to reach your tour leader in the easily recognizable green shirt at the shuttle bus stop. Once on board, it will be time to start your tour of Pisa with explanations, tips, and useful information to make the most of your experience in Pisa. Our walk begins by crossing the ancient walls of the city and religious center "Piazza dei Miracoli": a Unesco World Heritage Site, renamed as one of the most important centers of medieval art in the world, to continue in Via Santa Maria, an ancient road that connected the religious center with Piazza dei Cavalieri with its Church, the prestigious university "la normale" founded by Napoleon Bonaparte and the Gualandi Tower, where the famous Count Ugolino, one of the protagonists of Dante's Divine Comedy, died of hunger. The visit continues through the ancient medieval district "Borgo stretto" up to the middle bridge from which you can enjoy the splendid view of the Lungarni with its ancient palaces rich in history, the food market, and the university area surrounded by surprising medieval towers. By choosing the tower ticket option, you can go up to the top of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and enter its spectacular cathedral with skip-the-line access. After your experience, you will return to Livorno to board your ship.