Pisa and Lucca Day Trip from Florence | La Vacanza Travel

Pisa and Lucca Day Trip from Florence

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Italy, Toscana, Florence
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  • 9 hours
  • Florence
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the elegant cities of Pisa and Lucca, on a Tuscany day trip from Florence! With an expert tour leader, explore the Pisa square of Piazza dei Miracoli to see Pisa Baptistry and the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Pisa Duomo to learn about its history, and then spend the afternoon in nearby Lucca, one of Tuscany’s lesser-known gems. Enjoy a walking tour, seeing Piazza dell 'Anfiteatro, Lucca Cathedral and more, and finish with a slice of 'buccellato,' Lucca’s signature cake.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

Discover two of Italy’s most symbolic towns - Pisa and Lucca! Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Find your seat on the comfortable coach bus, sit and relax, and prepare to depart for Pisa! The drive will take about two hours, and your guide will share some useful and interesting information about the city and its landmarks before your arrival. If you have any questions, your expert guide will be there to assist you!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany

When you arrive, your guide will lead you directly to the ancient gate surrounding the Square of Miracles. When you enter, you will be greeted by a breathtaking panorama - white, marble buildings dominating a square of perfect, green lawns. The intricate architecture is unbelievable, and you will not be able to resist immediately taking photos!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy

Your group will meet an expert, local guide, who will introduce you to the fascinating history of this square and its monuments. Embark on a captivating walking tour through history, as you learn all about the monuments in a fun and vivid way. Your guide will lead you to all of the buildings in the square - you can admire the exteriors of the large Baptistery and the Monumental Graveyard. Then, follow your guide into the incredible Cathedral to learn more.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Duomo di Pisa, Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy

Next, follow your guide into the Pisa Cathedral with your included skip-the-line ticket. You will discover the fascinating history of this Cathedral with its unique Romanesque architecture. The interiors of the Cathedral are equally beautiful with ancient frescoes and masterpieces by Nicola Pisano. As the natural light shines into the cathedral, it has a heavenly, unforgettable atmosphere.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126, Pisa Italy

There is no better place to end your walking tour of Pisa than in front of the world-famous Leaning Tower! Your guide will explain why it is leaning and what makes this tower so special. Then you will have some time to explore Pisa independently. Alternatively, you can enhance your experience by skipping-the-line to climb the Leaning Tower. Quickly enter and make your way to the top! Then, admire the stunning and diverse views of Pisa from above the rooftops of these ancient buildings. Enjoy the breeze from the top of the Leaning Tower and take some fun photos before heading back down!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lucca, Lucca, Province of Lucca, Tuscany

After exploring the symbolic town of Pisa, you will head to nearby Lucca. In about thirty minutes, you will arrive in this historical gem of Western Tuscany. Lucca is most famous for its Renaissance walls, which encompass the entire city. Your guide will lead you through the picturesque, medieval streets until you reach the center. A professional walking tour guide will meet your group to lead you throughout the city.

You will visit the most famous and fascinating sites of the city. Also known as the “city of 100 churches,” Lucca has a surplus of incredible things to see! Your guide will take you on a journey through the history of the city as you visit the most beautiful sites you can imagine! You will also spend a portion of your tour walking along the city walls, so you can admire views of Lucca from above the rooftops of the building with lovely panoramic views. Your city tour will last for two hours as you discover the historical wonders and picturesque sights.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Piazza Anfiteatro, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca Italy

A must-see in Lucca is Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Not only is this a stunning and lively square, but it is also one of the most historic parts of the city, filled with stories and legends. This square was first constructed in the 1st century AD and then continued to flourish throughout the centuries. Your guide will explain how it transformed from an amphitheatre, to a vibrant market, to the restaurant-lined square it is today! Any curious questions you may have, your guide will be happy to answer.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino), Piazza San Martino, Lucca Italy

After visiting various sites and monuments in Lucca, your guide will finish the tour in front of the city’s iconic Duomo - Cathedral of San Martino. This ancient church has fascinating origins from the Roman era. Your guide will dive into the history with you as you admire the stunning architecture outside the church. Enhance your tour by adding entry to the Cathedral (not included in the tour package).

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

Enjoy some time to independently explore Lucca after the walking tour finishes. Grab any last minute souvenirs before heading back to Florence. The drive will take about 1 hour, and you will return in the early evening.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Journey by fully fitted GT Coach
  • Expert multilingual escort
  • Admission fee to Pisa Cathedral - not included in the semi independent option
  • Pisa tour with professional guide - not included in the semi independent option
  • Lucca tour with professional guide - not included in the semi independent option
  • Buccellato cake tasting
  • Entry/Admission - Duomo di Pisa

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • The semi independent option does not include the guided tour in Lucca and Pisa
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Kindly note that the Pisa and Lucca Semi independent option does not include the local guides in Pisa and in Lucca
  • Please note that the Cathedral of Pisa is now free and, on extremely crowded days, it will not be possible to visit its interior due to a long queue. In such cases, we will offer a tour of Piazza Cavalieri instead
  • From November to March (Low Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. The minimum required to confirm the tour in Italian, French and Portuguese is 4 pax
  • From April to October (High Season): The tour is always confirmed in English and Spanish. Italian, French and Portuguese are confirmed as follows:  PORTUGUESE: Tuesday - min 2 pax  FRENCH: Thursday - min 2 pax    ITALIAN: Saturday - min 2 pax
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

Thomas_C

26 Apr, 2024

Roberta was talented, speaking 3 different languages! Our driver was great too. In Pisa, our local tour guide was personable and knowledgeable. She made the tour even more enjoyable. Don’t bother getting lunch. Grab a sandwich for the bus. We didn’t have time to climb the wall or explore because it was cold and we grabbed a warm lunch. Also, in Luca, our tour guide was knowledgable but the tour seemed extremely rushed. She pointed out beautiful things to see but by the time we saw what she was talking about, she was talking about something else. It was hard to follow her. She walked extremely fast and lost 2 in the crowds. I’m Also, Luca was adorable and we would have liked a bit more time to explore. We didn’t even have time to make it back to the flower market because it was so crowded and our time was short.

Anne_M

08 Apr, 2024

Lovely tour guide in Pisa who made this very touristy place more endearing. Sarah, our local guide was funny, responsive and very energetic. We enjoyed the first half of the day very much! In Lucca, it was also lovely, but so very different in energy and sites. Our guide, Emiliano was a bit cynical and we felt rushed through the lovely little town, with not very much time to absorb and enjoy the sites. I suppose we should have given ourselves an entire day in Lucca. The highlight was the lovely bakery we ended the tour on, wonderful treats and inviting owners.

Global826460

05 Apr, 2024

The Pisa trip was really good with a nice balance between the guided tour and free time. Sara, the local Pisa guide was very knowledgeable and made it an interesting tour. It may be unfair to compare this with the Lucca tour (i.e. the leaning Tower and Cathedral v the whole of Lucca) but the latter felt too rushed. The guide was great but it was a bit of a sprint and another 30 minutes would have made it much more enjoyable. The pick up arrangements were good and our coach guide, Sarah, was very friendly and explained everything clearly. If you have time for this tour from Florence I would recommend it.

Nicolina_A

05 Apr, 2024

I enjoyed Pisa but didn't think Lucca was worth the trip. There isn't anything much to see and not very touristy. I was disappointed

jyg2812btinternetcom

24 Mar, 2024

The guides were very knowledgeable and interesting with a great sense of humour. They were excellent.

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Great time in Pisa and Lucca.

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Une superbe journée !!

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