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The tower is tilted almost 4 degrees, as a result of its unstable foundation. The tilt, which makes it seem as though the tower is defying gravity, has added to its uniqueness and charm, attracting millions of visitors every year.
Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets
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- Get priority entry to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and without wasting any time climb to the very top of the tower.
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its legendary tilt and includes a fascinating history of plundered loot, treacherous subsoil, engineering missteps, and a proud Italian dictator.
- Upgrade your ticket, granting you exclusive access to the awe-inspiring Monumental Complex.
- Get priority entry to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and without wasting any time climb to the very top of the tower.
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its legendary tilt and includes a fascinating history of plundered loot, treacherous subsoil, engineering missteps, and a proud Italian dictator.
- Upgrade your ticket, granting you exclusive access to the awe-inspiring Monumental Complex.
Inclusions
- Access to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Access to Cathedral
- Access to Baptistry (optional)
- Access to Camposanto (optional)
- Access to Opera del Duomo Museum (optional)
- Access to Sinopie Cathedral and Museum (optional)
- Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, & Italian (optional)
- Please note that you will only be allowed at the top of the tower for 30 minutes.
- Handbags/bags/luggage must be left at the cloakroom before the visit and picked up at the end of the visit.
- Note: For safety reasons, children aged 8 and under will not be allowed to enter.
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa is not wheelchair accessible.
- Strict Dress Code: The Cathedral is a place of worship and visitors must cover their shoulders and avoid wearing short skirts and shorts.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Explore the essentials of Pisa's Miracle Square with a guided tour of the Leaning Tower and the interior of Pisa Cathedral.
- Take in picturesque views of Pisa and the Tuscan hills as you gaze out over the city from its iconic tilting tower.
- The cathedral's angelic interiors beckon, from the beautiful black and white marble columns to the grey Corinthian capitals.
- With a selection of English, Italian, Spanish, or German tours, get guidance in your preferred language.
- Explore the essentials of Pisa's Miracle Square with a guided tour of the Leaning Tower and the interior of Pisa Cathedral.
- Take in picturesque views of Pisa and the Tuscan hills as you gaze out over the city from its iconic tilting tower.
- The cathedral's angelic interiors beckon, from the beautiful black and white marble columns to the grey Corinthian capitals.
- With a selection of English, Italian, Spanish, or German tours, get guidance in your preferred language.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Leaning Tower & Pisa Cathedral with entry
- Licensed English, Spanish, Italian or German-speaking guide
- Headsets for groups above 6
- Tip: Roam around the Museo Nazionale the Roman museum for indulging in the history of Pisa if you’ve time in your hand after your tour.
- Please note that the headsets are available only if the group is bigger than 6 people.
- Children under the age of 8 are not allowed inside the tower.
- You are not allowed to bring a bag or luggage while climbing the tower. You may deposit it at the luggage office.
- While inside the cathedral, it is required to cover both the shoulders and knees.
- Due to specific religious events, there may be times when the cathedral won't be visited alongside the guide.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Get the opportunity to enter some of the most well-known structures in Pisa's Square of Miracles: the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery.
- Take advantage of the expertise of your tour guide to discover everything about the history and importance of Pisa's crown jewels.
- In addition to the Sinopie Museum and the OPA Museum, you will also have free reign to tour the Cemetery.
- Choose between 4 languages in which to enjoy the guided tour – English, Spanish, Italian, and German.
- Get the opportunity to enter some of the most well-known structures in Pisa's Square of Miracles: the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery.
- Take advantage of the expertise of your tour guide to discover everything about the history and importance of Pisa's crown jewels.
- In addition to the Sinopie Museum and the OPA Museum, you will also have free reign to tour the Cemetery.
- Choose between 4 languages in which to enjoy the guided tour – English, Spanish, Italian, and German.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Leaning Tower, Pisa Cathedral & St. John Baptistery with entry
- Licensed English, Spanish, Italian or German-speaking guide
- Access to the Cemetery
- Access to OPA Museum
- Access to Sinopie Museum
- Headsets for groups above 6
- Tip: After the guided tour you can explore other historical landmarks in Pisa, such as the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, the Piazza dei Cavalieri, or the Palazzo Blu.
- While inside the cathedral, it is required to cover both the shoulders and knees.
- Please note that the headsets are available only if the group is bigger than 6 people.
- Children under the age of 8 are not allowed inside the tower.
- You cannot bring a bag or luggage while climbing the tower. You may deposit it at the luggage office.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Discover the rich history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral on this small-group tour.
- Gain insight into the cultural significance of the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower from a multilingual guide.
- Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting near the Leaning Tower.
- Visit the interior of the stunning Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Discover the rich history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral on this small-group tour.
- Gain insight into the cultural significance of the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower from a multilingual guide.
- Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting near the Leaning Tower.
- Visit the interior of the stunning Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Inclusions
- Entry to Pisa Cathedral
- Entry to the Leaning Tower
- Guided tour in Spanish, German & English
- Wine tasting
Exclusions
- Baptistery & Cemetery tickets
- Tip: Try and arrive early to avoid long queues and crowds, especially during peak tourist season. This will give you more time to explore the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower.
- Square of Miracles
- Pisa Cathedral
- Wine tasting
- Leaning Tower
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tours
3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Pisa with Skip-the-Line Access to the Cathedral & Leaning Tower of Pisa
- With this 3-hour walking tour, experience the essence of the city of Pisa.
- Explore the history, monuments, and everyday life of a small medieval Tuscan town.
- Gain pre-booked, skip-the-line access to the Pisa Cathedral and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Explore the city from the Pisa Central railway station on the southern side to the Leaning Tower on the northern side.
- With this 3-hour walking tour, experience the essence of the city of Pisa.
- Explore the history, monuments, and everyday life of a small medieval Tuscan town.
- Gain pre-booked, skip-the-line access to the Pisa Cathedral and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Explore the city from the Pisa Central railway station on the southern side to the Leaning Tower on the northern side.
Inclusions
- Expert local guide
- Entrance to the Cathedral
- Admission to the Leaning Tower
- Tip: Walk through the Monumental Cemetary when you’re near the Leaning Tower of Pisa and take in the beauty of the frescoes and tombs surrounding you.
- It's recommended to wear informal clothing, along with comfortable footwear. Shorts are allowed. However, ladies need to cover their shoulders and backs inside the Cathedral.
- It's recommended to wear a mask and carry sanitizer as well.
- Minors have to be accompanied by an adult inside the Leaning Tower.
- Children under the age of eight are not allowed inside the Leaning Tower.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Top things to do in Pisa
Your Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets explained
Cathedral Complex tickets
Duration: 2+ hours
- These tickets allow entry to the Leaning Tower and other monuments in the Square of Miracles, like the Pisa Camposanto, the Baptistery and the Pisa Cathedral.
- Some tickets may grant access to only one of the buildings besides the Leaning Tower, so do check at the time of booking.
- Depending on your ticket, you may also benefit from a multilingual guided tour.
Recommended tickets
- Leaning Tower of Pisa Tickets with Optional Monumental Complex
- Pisa All-Inclusive Guided Tour of Baptistery, Cathedral & Tower
- Guided Tour of Field of Miracles with Leaning Tower Climb
Audio guide tours
Duration: Flexible
- Ideal for self-guided explorers, these tickets allow you to visit either the Tower or the Cathedral or both, along with the entire Cathedral Complex with a ticket upgrade.
- Collect your multilingual audio guide (available in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish) from the Sinopie Museum within the Cathedral Complex.
Recommended ticket
- Leaning Tower of Pisa Tickets with Audio Guide
Guided tours
Duration: 2 hours onwards
- Do you know the real reason why the Leaning Tower leans? Or that the Allies spared the building from being bombed during WW2? Learn these facts and more from an expert tour guide.
- Choose from English, Spanish, Italian or German-speaking guides.
- Depending on the ticket, your guide may also take you to other buildings in the Cathedral Complex.
Recommended tours
- Pisa All-Inclusive Guided Tour of Baptistery, Cathedral & Tower
- Pisa Cathedral and Leaning Tower Guided Tour
- Guided Tour of Field of Miracles with Leaning Tower Climb
City tours
Duration: 3 hours
- Look beyond the Leaning Tower and explore the wider city of Pisa, once a maritime power and known as 'Altera Roma'.
- Benefit from the knowledge of an expert local tour guide as they take you around the iconic landmarks of Pisa.
- Depending on your ticket, enjoy the intimacy of a small group or sample the local wine.
Recommended tickets
- Small-Group Guided Tour of Pisa with Wine Tasting
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Pisa with Skip-the-Line Access to the Cathedral & Leaning Tower of Pisa
Only the time (and not date) of your visit to the Leaning Tower can be modified up to two hours before, but cannot be canceled and refunded. Tickets to other monuments in the Square of Miracles can be canceled up to 24 hours before the visit.
Highlights of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The iconic tilt
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Explore the Pisa Cathedral Complex
Besides the Leaning Tower, there are three prominent monuments that occupy the Cathedral Complex, or the Square of Miracles.
Pisa Cathedral
Known as Duomo di Pisa in Italian, this medieval cathedral to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is also the seat of the Archbishop of Pisa.
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Pisa Baptistery
Known as Battistero di San Giovanni, it is the largest baptistery in the world and depicts the transition from Romanesque style to Gothic style of Italian architecture.
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Pisa Camposanto
Also known as Camposanto Monumentale, Campo Santo translates to 'holy field' because this cemetery is believed to have been built with soil brought to Pisa from Golgotha.
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Museo Opera Del Duomo
This is the Cathedral Museum of Pisa that displays original artwork from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Baptistery and the Cathedral.
Sinopie Museum
The Sinopie Museum in Pisa is a unique museum that houses a collection of sinopie, which are preparatory drawings for frescoes. These sinopia have been saved from the Camposanto after a fire broke out in 1944.
Plan your visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Timings
Location
Facilities
Accessibility
Shop
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is open throughout the year. Note that timings for the other buildings in the Square of Miracles can vary.
- April to October 6: 9am to 8 pm
- October 7 to November 1: 9am to 7pm
- November 2 to December 24: 9am to 6pm
- December 25 to December 31: 9am to 7pm
Best time to visit
It’s better to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa on weekdays in the mornings (before 11am) or late in the afternoon (around 3:30pm) when it is less crowded. It attracts greater crowds from 10 AM to mid-afternoon.
Detailed Leaning Tower of Pisa opening hoursAddress: Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
Getting There
By train: Closest Stations: Pisa Centrale, Pisa San Rossore (local)
By PisaMover: Catch Shuttle A to go to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
By bus: Catch the LAM “ROSSA” bus towards Park Pietrasantina and get off at the Torre stop.
By walk: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a 20-minute walk from the Pisa Centrale
Directions to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Lockers: You can use the cloakroom at Opera Della Primaziale Pisana free of cost. Keep your luggage or handbags here when going inside the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Toilets: There are several public toilets available around the Leaning Tower of Pisa for a small fee.
- Wi-Fi: Visitors can enjoy free Wi-Fi access at Piazza del Duomo.
- Free tickets: If the accessibility department is contacted at least 5 days prior to the visit, people with disabilities can avail free entry. Note that wheelchair users will not be able to climb the tower.
- Guide/service animals: Visitors can bring their helpers to the Leaning Tower of Pisa to assist them with their visit. A certified guide dog is also allowed inside the Leaning Tower of Pisa for a person with disabilities.
- Free carer ticket: Disabled visitors can get free Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets for themselves and their helpers if tickets are booked five days in advance.
- Note: It is also not recommended for pregnant women, people with cardiovascular or muscular disorders to climb the tower as the stairs are narrow and slippery in places.
Bottega dei Miracoli or “Shop of Miracles” is located within the Cathedral Square and has local handmade artifacts from Tuscany. You can find it next to the ticket counter behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The shop is open every day from 9am to 7pm and is also supported by the religious charity of Pisa.
Address: Bottega dei Miracoli, Piazza dei Miracoli, 22, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy.
Beyond the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Knight's Square
Originally, the square served as the political center of Pisa during the medieval era. Today, it houses the Scuola Normale di Pisa, a prestigious higher learning institution affiliated with the University of Pisa.
Location: 450 m away
National Museum of San Matteo
An art museum that is known for its collection of medieval and Renaissance art, as well as artifacts from the Cathedral and other local churches.
Location: 1.7 km away
Church of San Sisto
It holds the title of the oldest church in Pisa that has best preserved its original form. Interesting finds inside include an Arabic tombstone and the rudder of a Pisan ship from the 13th-14th centuries.
Location: 2.7 km away
Frequently asked questions about Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets
Why should I book Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets online?
Buying tickets online, especially from third-party vendors, has several advantages like choosing the date and time of your visit, availing booking assistance, choosing from various combo tours, etc.
Do I need to purchase tickets to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in advance?
Yes, it is strongly recommended that you purchase tickets to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in advance to ensure availability and avoid long waiting queues. This is also because booking in advance helps you comfortably secure tickets as this is a popular attractions and entry gets sold out very quickly, especially during peak season. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket office located near the tower, although pre-booking online is highly suggested.
What is included in the ticket price?
A standard ticket offers entry to the Tower, but depending on your ticket type, you can also get access to one or more monuments in the Square of Miracles, an expert local guide, an audio guide tour, etc.
Are there any restrictions for visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Children below the age of 8 are not allowed inside the tower for safety reasons. Minors between the ages of 8 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult. While people using wheelchairs can enter Leaning Tower of Pisa, the climb is not accessible to them. Further, the climb is not advised for people with heart problems, mobility issues, pregnant women, etc. since the stairs are narrow and worn out in few places.
Why should I book a guided tour of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Guided tours allow you to learn about the Leaning Tower's history, architecture and cultural significance from an expert who is well-versed with the monument as well as the traditions and heritage of the city. What's more, your guide can speak your language! Choose from English, Italian, Spanish or German-speaking guides.
Is an audio guided tour of the Leaning Tower of Pisa suitable for me?
Booking an audio guided tour of the tower is ideal if you'd like to explore the monument solo and at your own pace. You can choose commentary among 5 languages: Italian, English, French, German and Spanish. Check out Leaning Tower of Pisa Tickets with Audio Guide
What is the cancellation policy on my Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets?
If you're visiting just the tower, note that you cannot cancel your ticket but can modify the time of your visit up to two hours before your appointed slot. If you're visiting other monuments in the Cathedral Square, you can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours prior to your visit and get a full refund.
Can I buy a combined ticket to visit multiple attractions in the Piazza dei Miracoli along with the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Yes, visitors can purchase a combo tickets that allows access to multiple attractions in the Piazza dei Miracoli, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pisa Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Pisa Camposanto. The cost of the combo ticket varies depending on the number of attractions included.
What are the different names for the Square of Miracles?
The Square of Miracles has several names, including Piazza dei Miracoli, Field of Miracles, Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral Complex Square. The Square contains the four main buildings of the Leaning Tower, the Pisa Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Camposanto. Additionally, it houses the Sinopie Museum and the Opera del Duomo Museum.
