Pisa and Lucca Day Trip from Florence
Two iconic Tuscan cities, one unforgettable day of history, architecture, and local flavour.
This Pisa and Lucca day trip from Florence takes you through two of Tuscany's most storied cities in a single, expertly guided day. From the legendary Piazza dei Miracoli to Lucca's centuries-old medieval walls, every stop reveals a new layer of Italian heritage.
Pisa greets you with its iconic ensemble of white marble monuments set against immaculate lawns. A local expert guide leads your group through the Square of Miracles, inside the Cathedral with a skip-the-line ticket, and finally face to face with the world-famous Leaning Tower.
Lucca offers a different rhythm — quieter, more intimate, and wrapped in intact Renaissance walls. You will walk a section of those walls for rooftop views over the old town, explore the elliptical Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, and conclude the visit in front of the Cathedral of San Martino before heading back to Florence.
Tour Highlights
Guided visit inside Pisa Cathedral with a skip-the-line ticket included.
Stand before the Leaning Tower and learn the engineering story behind its famous tilt.
Walk along Lucca's remarkably well-preserved Renaissance walls with panoramic rooftop views.
Discover the ancient Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, shaped by a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre.
Taste the Buccellato, Lucca's traditional cake, as a delicious close to the day.
Travel between Florence, Pisa, and Lucca on a comfortable coach with expert commentary throughout.
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station. Board the comfortable coach and settle in for the roughly two-hour drive to Pisa, during which your guide shares background on the city and its landmarks.
Enter through the ancient gate and take in the sweeping panorama of white marble architecture across perfectly kept green lawns. Your local guide introduces the Baptistery, the Monumental Graveyard, and leads you inside the Cathedral using your included skip-the-line access.
Your guide explains the geological and engineering reasons behind the tower's famous lean before giving you time to explore independently. You may choose to enhance your visit by climbing the tower with a separately purchased ticket.
Arriving in Lucca, your local guide leads the group along a section of the intact Renaissance walls. From above the ramparts, you enjoy an elevated perspective over the old town's rooftops and terracotta skyline.
The guide walks you through Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, past the Guinigi Tower, and along antique-shop-lined streets to the Cathedral of San Martino. The tour concludes with a tasting of Buccellato, the traditional Lucchese cake, before free time and the return drive to Florence.
What Is Included
Included
- Round-trip coach transportation from Florence
- Professional English-speaking guide in Pisa
- Local expert guide in Lucca
- Skip-the-line entry ticket to Pisa Cathedral
- Guided walking tour of Lucca old town
- Buccellato cake tasting in Lucca
Not Included
- Entry to the Leaning Tower of Pisa (optional, purchased on site)
- Entry to Lucca Cathedral interior (optional)
- Meals and personal beverages
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and driver
Important Information
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