Cycling Pisa highlights & hidden treasures - half day tour
Overview
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!
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!
Inclusions
- 3 hour private guided tour of Pisa
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Corso Italia, Pisa Italy
Corso Italia is one of the two main shopping streets in Pisa
Stop At: Ponte di Mezzo 1, 56125, Pisa Italy
Already the 'Old Bridge' of Pisa, Ponte di Mezzo connects Corso Italia with Borgo Stretto
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Borgo Stretto, Pisa Italy
Charming street of Pisa, characterized by two Renaissance loggias on both side, historical shops, bars and Galileo Galilei's home
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Pisa Italy
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza delle Vettovaglie, Pisa Italy
Renaissance Market Square (vegetables & fruits) -at present the market runs every morning also in the adjoining St. Omobono square
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Torre del Campano, Via Domenico Cavalca 46, 56126, Pisa Italy
The only medieval Tower still standing in town, it has an interesting story...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo della Sapienza, Via Curtatone e Montanara, 15, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Knights’ Square, Pisa Italy
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'
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Chiesa di San Sisto in Cortevecchia, Piazza Francesco Buonamici 1, 56126, Pisa Italy
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.
Stop At: Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy
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).
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Solferino, Pisa Italy
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'
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina, Lungarno Gambacorti, 56100, Pisa Italy
A Gothic Jewelry it outsands along the left bank of the Arno river
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Murale Tuttomondo di Keith Haring, Piazza Keith Haring, Pisa Italy
'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.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Corso Italia, Pisa Italy
Corso Italia is one of the two main shopping streets in Pisa
Stop At: Ponte di Mezzo 1, 56125, Pisa Italy
Already the 'Old Bridge' of Pisa, Ponte di Mezzo connects Corso Italia with Borgo Stretto
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Borgo Stretto, Pisa Italy
Charming street of Pisa, characterized by two Renaissance loggias on both side, historical shops, bars and Galileo Galilei's home
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Pisa Italy
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza delle Vettovaglie, Pisa Italy
Renaissance Market Square (vegetables & fruits) -at present the market runs every morning also in the adjoining St. Omobono square
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Torre del Campano, Via Domenico Cavalca 46, 56126, Pisa Italy
The only medieval Tower still standing in town, it has an interesting story...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo della Sapienza, Via Curtatone e Montanara, 15, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Knights’ Square, Pisa Italy
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'
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Chiesa di San Sisto in Cortevecchia, Piazza Francesco Buonamici 1, 56126, Pisa Italy
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.
Stop At: Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy
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).
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Solferino, Pisa Italy
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'
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina, Lungarno Gambacorti, 56100, Pisa Italy
A Gothic Jewelry it outsands along the left bank of the Arno river
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Murale Tuttomondo di Keith Haring, Piazza Keith Haring, Pisa Italy
'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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- 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
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
mmassengill33
October 2023
Specific Tour: Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower. We couldn't be more pleased with our decision to trust Martina with our day trip to Pisa. Her depth of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the city enriched our experience far beyond what we would had on our own. By the time we arrived at the Fiel...
Specific Tour: Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower. We couldn't be more pleased with our decision to trust Martina with our day trip to Pisa. Her depth of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the city enriched our experience far beyond what we would had on our own. By the time we arrived at the Field of Miracles, she had given us enough of a background that we could appreciate that marvelous architecture as much more than a photo op. As retired educators we give Martina an At.jerrykX9785VP
September 2023
Our guided tour of the ancient area of Pisa was not only a visual delight, but also full of facts we never knew. Our tour guide, Martina, spent three hours opening a period of time that allowed us to experience it as if we were there. Her extensive knowledge of history, art and architecture wa...
Our guided tour of the ancient area of Pisa was not only a visual delight, but also full of facts we never knew. Our tour guide, Martina, spent three hours opening a period of time that allowed us to experience it as if we were there. Her extensive knowledge of history, art and architecture was told with a passion that made our visit truly memorableZ9675BOjudys
September 2023
Cinque Terre...... Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, and Riomaggiore have been on my bucket list for years. If I didn't see the ALL the villages on this trip, I didn't know when I could return to Cinque Terre. We decided to go on the 9 hour Cinque Terre tour because it stopped at the 4 villages...
Cinque Terre...... Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, and Riomaggiore have been on my bucket list for years. If I didn't see the ALL the villages on this trip, I didn't know when I could return to Cinque Terre. We decided to go on the 9 hour Cinque Terre tour because it stopped at the 4 villages. Martina was fortunately our guide. Now, friend's had warned us that the Ferry boats won't run if it is windy or raining. So the day of our tour, Martina met us at the Spezia train station and we started our tour. The Ferry was only running between Monterosso and Portovenere due to the winds. We visited these 2 villages and then, we started our TRAIN adventure to Vernazza, Manarola, and lastly to Riomaggiore. Because of Martina's committment to her customers we saw ALL villages. Previously, I thought seeing the villages via Ferry was the only true photo op. HOWEVER, at each village, Martina took us to incredible photo op places both up on the hills and down at the water. Her tenacity and determination to show us all 4 villages + Portovenere was incredible....she never gave up!! Thank you Martina a million times over for helping me accomplish my bucket list dream!! Martina is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, funny, compassionate and full of stories and laughter....an incredible woman. I wish her well in her career. I will always cherish my time spent with Martina M.Sightsee66988348327
August 2023
Martina was amazing guide, bike touring Pisa with my family of four including two teenage sons. I wanted a unique way to see Pisa in an afternoon, and this tour delivered. Martina met us outside the train station. The bike rental is within the square outside the station. It could not be more easy...
Martina was amazing guide, bike touring Pisa with my family of four including two teenage sons. I wanted a unique way to see Pisa in an afternoon, and this tour delivered. Martina met us outside the train station. The bike rental is within the square outside the station. It could not be more easy! We chose to use e-bikes, but Pisa is very flat and regular bikes would have been fine. Martina is very nice, easy-going, and fun! Biking allows for seeing some of-the beaten-track sites, in addition to the Field of Miracles sites. We stopped with Martina for a great pizza lunch. A great afternoon!Ohtobeinsandiego
July 2023
We found Martina through a web search for private tours for Cinque Terre. She responded quickly to our inquiry about a tour of Cinque Terre and a separate day trip to Pisa. We worked out itineraries for both days via email before our trip, with Martina providing detailed instructions on trains ...
We found Martina through a web search for private tours for Cinque Terre. She responded quickly to our inquiry about a tour of Cinque Terre and a separate day trip to Pisa. We worked out itineraries for both days via email before our trip, with Martina providing detailed instructions on trains to take from Florence, where we were staying, to meet her to begin the tours both days. Our tours of Cinque Terre and Pisa were both full day tours so a great value compared to “small group” tours and both days were fully customized by us with Martina’s input. Martina is passionate about the regions and has an encyclopedic knowledge of both Cinque Terre and Pisa. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer, arranged lunch for us at great restaurants on both days. The restaurants she selected were off the beaten path so we were able to enjoy the local food and views while avoiding the crowded tourist traps!! Both Cinque Terre and Pisa can be incredibly crowded during high-tourist season. Martina helps you navigate through the crowds and avoid lines for a more enjoyable experience. For Cinque Terre, we hiked from Corniglia to Monterossa which was a great way for us to take in the breathtaking views while also getting to see and experience 3 of the 5 villages that make up Cinque Terre (Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterossa). And, for Pisa, she helped us realize there was more to Pisa than just that leaning tower. The Baptismal and the Duomo were equally impressive and beautiful. All-in-all, Martina did a great job and we highly recommend using her for tours in Tuscany.672wayner
July 2023
We loved Martina and her half day tour of Pisa in 2015 so much that we knew when we came back in 2023 with friends we should ask her to show us the amazing Pisa again. Spending time with Martina is very much like travelling with an life long friend. And a very clever friend at that, who knows a l...
We loved Martina and her half day tour of Pisa in 2015 so much that we knew when we came back in 2023 with friends we should ask her to show us the amazing Pisa again. Spending time with Martina is very much like travelling with an life long friend. And a very clever friend at that, who knows a lot about the Pisa complex and loves sharing that knowledge with you. She does it with heart. Would thoroughly recommend.