Day Tour to Pisa and Lucca From Florence
Two Tuscan treasures, one unforgettable day
This day tour to Pisa and Lucca from Florence takes you through two of Tuscany's most celebrated historic towns in a single well-paced journey. Beginning at Florence's main train station, the tour combines architectural wonders, living city walls, and authentic street life across nine hours of discovery.
Pisa is far more than its famous tilting tower. The Piazza dei Miracoli brings together the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistry, and the Campo Santo in one extraordinary open-air ensemble that has shaped how the world imagines medieval Italy. Visitors have two hours to explore the square at their own rhythm, with the option to climb the tower for panoramic views over the rooftops.
Lucca offers a quieter, equally rewarding contrast. Its Renaissance-era defensive walls remain fully intact and walkable, encircling a compact old town filled with Romanesque churches, an elliptical piazza built over a Roman amphitheatre, and streets that have changed little in centuries. The town is also the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, whose legacy is woven into local culture.
The journey between cities follows the Tuscan countryside by train, giving travelers a genuine sense of the region's rural landscape rather than a highway view. Both destinations reward independent exploration, and the itinerary allows for a proper lunch stop in Lucca before the return to Florence.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the full Piazza dei Miracoli complex at your own pace.
Climb the bell tower of Pisa for sweeping panoramic views across the city and surrounding countryside.
Walk or cycle the intact Renaissance walls of Lucca, one of the best-preserved fortifications in Europe.
Visit the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in Lucca, an oval square that traces the exact footprint of a Roman amphitheatre.
Travel between cities by train through the Tuscan countryside, an experience that is part of the journey itself.
Discover Lucca's Cathedral of Saint Martin and a collection of unique historic churches within walking distance of each other.
Capture two distinct Tuscan cities in a single day, each offering a different architectural era and atmosphere.
Itinerary
Meet your tour leader at Florence's main train station. The group boards the train together for a scenic ride through the Tuscan countryside toward Pisa.
With two hours of free time in Pisa, explore the Square of Miracles at your own pace. The Leaning Tower, the Duomo, the Baptistry, and the Campo Santo are all within the same enclosed complex.
Those who wish to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa can do so independently during the free exploration time. The climb offers views across the city and the surrounding plain.
In the afternoon the group travels by train to Lucca, the walled Renaissance city located a short distance from Pisa. The journey itself passes through characteristic Tuscan scenery.
Discover Lucca's highlights at your own rhythm: walk the city walls, visit the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, climb the Guinigi Tower, or browse the local shops. This is also the recommended time for lunch in one of the town's streets.
At the end of the afternoon, the group takes the train back to Florence, concluding the day tour at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional tour leader throughout the day
- Train tickets from Florence to Pisa and Pisa to Lucca
- Return train ticket from Lucca to Florence
- Guided orientation in Pisa at the Piazza dei Miracoli
- Guided orientation in Lucca with key landmarks pointed out
Not Included
- Entrance ticket to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa (optional, paid locally)
- Entry fees for the Duomo, Baptistry, or Campo Santo (where applicable)
- Guinigi Tower entrance fee in Lucca
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Gratuities for the tour leader
Important Information
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Places on this tour are limited to keep the experience personal and manageable. Secure your day in Pisa and Lucca before availability closes.
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