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How to get to the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is not hard to get to when you realize that it is located within Piazza del Duomo, also known as Piazza dei Miracoli, within the ancient city of Pisa. The tower is included in the monumental complex operated by Opera della Primaziale Pisana, and the visitors area is accessed via the streets surrounding the square.

Supposing that you come to Pisa by train to Centrale, the official site suggests a variety of buses. At the station, you can ride the Line 1+ to Park Pietrasantina and alight in Torre 1, or ride the Line 4 to Del Parlascio. There is also Line 21 at night. These are stops which put you in a short walk to the tower and the entrance to the square.

A large number of visitors arrive at Pisa Airport and then make the Pisa Mover connection at the central rail area and then take the local bus or taxi to the tower. When flying in, this is a convenient path to take to the city center before proceeding to the monuments.

Walking can also work well. The walk leading to Piazza degli Miracoli is easy and enjoyable, starting at the center of Pisa and continuing there in case you wish to explore more of the city on the way. By car the simplest official parking place is the one in Via Cammeo 51, the Piazza dei Miracoli, approximately 50 meters away, 50 meters. It is operational throughout the day, and contains approximately 350 spaces.

Due to the congestion in the area, most visitors have an easy time accessing the well-known Tower of Pisa either by train or foot.  

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How to get to Leaning tower pisa by public transportation?
  • Pisa has no metro. From Pisa Centrale or the airport, use bus or taxi to Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower stands inside Piazza del Duomo.
  • From Pisa Centrale, take Line 1+ to Torre 1 or Line 4 to Del Parlascio. At night, use Line 21 to Torre 1. All leave you a short walk from the tower.
  • Pisa has no tram network to the Leaning Tower. Use the city bus, taxi, or walk from central Pisa instead.
  • Cycle through central Pisa toward Piazza dei Miracoli, then park your bike nearby and walk into the monument area, since the square itself is mainly pedestrian.
  • From central Pisa, walk through the historic streets toward Piazza del Duomo. From Pisa Centrale, it’s a longer but straightforward walk if you want to see the city on the way.
  • Drive toward Piazza dei Miracoli, then leave your car in the official parking area and continue on foot to the square and the Leaning Tower.
  • Use the official Piazza dei Miracoli parking area at Via Cammeo 51, about 50 meters from the square. It has around 350 spaces and is open daily from 6:30 to 23:30.
  • Driving adds parking hassle in a busy tourist zone. Bus or walking is often easier, and the official car park still requires a short walk to Piazza dei Miracoli.

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To enjoy the best itinerary of the Leaning Tower of Pisa with Tiqets, purchase a timed entry ticket and make the tower climb the anchor of your visit. Tiqets features the standard Leaning Tower of Pisa & Pisa Cathedral: Entry Ticket as its primary offering, and also includes guided tours of 1.5 to 2 hours, should you desire a little more organization around the entire Piazza dei Miracoli complex.

The best idea is to select an early morning slot. Tiqets now displays the tower as typically open between 09:00 and 19:00 and the cathedral open between 10:00 and 19:00, so being up early will allow you to have the best photo opportunities and the least amount of people around the square by climbing the tower first.

Make sure to be there at least 20-30 minutes early and head to the square with your mobile ticket. As Tiqets points out that it takes a timeslot to climb the tower, it is advisable to not trim timing too tightly. Note also as quick visit to the free cloakroom, as all bags, including small handbags must be left there before climbing.

The easiest path is: do the tower climb first, when your legs are fresh, and then get into the cathedral, and then spend some time in Piazza del Duomo taking photos and the iconic panoramic views of the tilt. Official Pisa monument site confirms that, there are 273 steps in the tower so it is better to do this first and then the rest of the visit will be easier.

allow about 2 or 3 hours in all to relax. Should you desire more than the tower alone, you can combine Tiqets with the cathedral, graveyard, and guided experiences, which make sense should you wish to have more of a Piazza dei Miracoli half-day.

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