Cycling Pisa highlights & hidden treasures - half day tour
Cycling Pisa highlights & hidden treasures - half day tour
This is the perfect tour for first time visitors who have a short time (half day) and wish to explore Pisa around and beyond the Leaning Tower: a bike tour will easily let you covering different spots and at your own pace!Your personal Licensed Tour Guide, Martina, will introduce you to the history, legends and traditions of Pisa. Besides she will give you the opportunity of experiencing the everyday life of a vibrant University city: Martina has lived in Pisa for more than 15 years, first as a student at the University (Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degree) then as a resident: she knows every corners of its historic centre, besides master artisans and the best places to have a taste of the local cousine. Last but not least your tour guide happily shares fascinating details on the world famous Leaning Tower and the other unique buildings that outstand in the 'field of miracles'!
Meet Martina, hire a bike at her recommended shop and enjoy your time in Pisa!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Corso Italia
Corso Italia is one of the two main shopping streets in Pisa
Ponte di Mezzo 1
Already the 'Old Bridge' of Pisa, Ponte di Mezzo connects Corso Italia with Borgo Stretto
5 minutesBorgo Stretto
Charming street of Pisa,characterized by two Renaissance loggias on both side, historical shops, bars and Galileo Galilei's home
15 minutesPiazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
A gathering place for students, it is characterized by the 'Casino dei Nobili' (XVIII century building), the statue of Garibaldi located at the centre and Madonna dei Vetturini wood carving hanging at the edge of the Renaissance Loggia of Borgo Stretto street
10 minutesPiazza delle Vettovaglie
Renaissance Market Square (vegetables & fruits) -at present the market runs every morning also in the adjoining St. Omobono square
10 minutesTorre del Campano
The only medieval Tower still standing in town, it has an interesting story...
5 minutesPalazzo della Sapienza
Already 'Piazza del Grano' (Wheat Market square), it turned into the first site of the Studio Pisano, the University of Pisa, by the end of XV century. At present it is a XIX century architecture with a Renaissance courtyard
15 minutesKnights’ Square
Already Piazza delle Sette Vie, it was the political centre of Pisa until XVI century. It was restored on behalf of Cosimo I and turned into the headquarter of the Kinghts of Saint Stephen. At present it hosts the 'Scuola Normale Superiore'
15 minutesChiesa di San Sisto in Cortevecchia
Great example of Pisan Romanesque style, it is characterized by an unusual decoration on the front and sides of the building. Martina will point it out and gives you interesting details.
Piazza dei Miracoli
Outstanding and world famous square of Pisa with the Duomo + Baptistery + Leaning Tower +Camposanto+ Museum of Sinopie and Museum of Opera del Duomo. Martina will provide you fascinating details about the history, legends and tradition on this unique group of buildings. Free time (10 minutes) for photo shooting/mandatory photo with the Leaning Tower (ask Martina for the best angles).
1 hour 15 minutesPonte Solferino
From the top of Ponte Solferino you get a great view of the Lungarni and Guelfa Tower + Medici Arsenals and the area of the Medieval 'Terzana'
5 minutesChiesa di Santa Maria della Spina
A Gothic Jewelry it outsands along the left bank of the Arno river
5 minutesMurale Tuttomondo di Keith Haring
'Tuttomondo' (1989) is the one and only mural avaialable in the open air by American underground artist, Keith Haring: 180 square meter, 30 different figures, symbols, ambassador of peace, love and tollerance.
15 minutesIncluded
- 3 hour private guided tour of Pisa
Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- food and drinks, personal expenses, bike rental rate
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.