2 days in Pisa: the Leaning Tower, the old town and Lucca
Most visitors see Pisa in two hours, but the city is worth more: after the Leaning Tower, walk the old town and the river at sunset. On the second day, take the short train ride to Lucca and cycle on its city walls.
Best timeApril–June and September–October
Getting aroundOn foot; trains to Lucca and Florence from Pisa Centrale
AirportPisa Airport, about 5 minutes to Pisa Centrale on the PisaMover
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Day 1: Piazza dei Miracoli and the old town
- Leaning Tower of Pisa – Climb the tower at your booked time slot.
- Pisa Cathedral – The cathedral next to the tower, with a marble interior.
- Pisa Baptistery – The largest baptistery in Italy, known for its echo.
- Camposanto, Pisa – The monumental cemetery that closes the square on the north side.
- Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pisa – Renaissance square of the Knights, home of the Scuola Normale.
- Borgo Stretto, Pisa – Arcaded shopping street leading to the river.
- Santa Maria della Spina, Pisa – Small Gothic church on the riverbank; walk the Lungarno at sunset.
Day 2: Day trip to Lucca
- Walls of Lucca – Walk or cycle the 4 km of tree-lined walls around the old town.
- Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca – An oval square built on the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre.
- Guinigi Tower, Lucca – A medieval tower with oak trees growing on the top.
- Lucca Cathedral – The Cathedral of San Martino, with its decorated front.
Tips
- Book the Leaning Tower online; children under 8 cannot climb.
- Bags are not allowed in the tower; there is a free cloakroom nearby.
- Trains to Lucca take about 30 minutes and run often.
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