Excursion to Pisa with Square of Miracles tour from Florence

With this excursion to Pisa you'll have the chance to leave Florence for a day and see the famous city with the Leaning Tower and the splendor of the monuments of Piazza dei Miracoli, as well as the lively streets and squares of the old town. Enjoy a splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty.Upon arrival in Pisa, your informative guide will take you on a thorough guided walking tour of the Square of Miracles and its monuments. You will be dazzled by this marvelous square which is dominated by the Cathedral – a model of the distinctive Pisan Romanesque architecture –, the celebrated Leaning Tower and the round-shaped Baptistery surrounded by its suggestive columned arcades. The commentary of the guide will be particularly focused on the Leaning Tower, one of the wonders of the world. You will be enthralled by the history and the leaning structure of the Tower which stirs the imagination of all visitors.After this deep explanation of the square's monuments, you will have free time to visit the historical center where you can admire the Church of San Sisto, one of the oldest churches in Pisa. You could also reach Piazza dei Cavalieri which was the political centre of the city in the Middle Ages. There you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world, and the house of Count Ugolino, celebrated by Dante in the Divine Comedy.In case of long queue, if you cannot visit the interior of the Cathedral, you will be offered a guided visit of Piazza dei Cavalieri.Discover the budget version of this tour (without guide in destination)