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Pisa travel tips: landmarks, food, day trips, tickets and practical advice to plan your visit, written by local guides at DiscoveryPisa.

ALT TEXT: Leaning Tower of Pisa in Piazza dei Miracoli on a sunny day
20
May

How Many Steps Are There in the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Yes, There Are 250 Steps — But That’s Only Part of the Story If you’re planning to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you’re probably asking the most common question first: how many steps are there in the Leaning Tower of Pisa? The answer is simple: 250 steps. However, what those steps feel like is...
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Pisa food and wine experiences with aperitivo in a local piazza
22
Apr

A Foodie’s Guide to Pisa: Where to Eat, Drink, and Discover Authentic Tuscan Flavors

Discover the best Pisa food and wine experiences, from street food to wine bars, with this curated guide to where to eat and drink in Pisa.
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Pisa Cathedral and Tower in Piazza dei Miracoli
22
Apr

Top Things to Do in Pisa Besides the Leaning Tower

If you’re wondering about the best things to do Pisa besides the Leaning Tower, you’re in the right place. Everyone knows Pisa for that famous tower. It leans, it dazzles, it’s on every fridge magnet in Tuscany.However, if you stop there, you’ll miss the best part. Because Pisa isn’t just a one-photo wonder. Instead, it’s...
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Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa during a one day in Pisa itinerary
09
Apr

How to Spend 1 Day in Pisa: A Perfect Itinerary

Only have one day in Pisa? Here’s your complete itinerary with top sights, food tips, and local highlights.
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Piazza dei Miracoli panoramic view with Cathedral, Baptistery and Leaning Tower — explore Pisa in 2 hours
25
Mar

Explore Pisa in 2 Hours: The Smartest Itinerary

A Quick Visit, Without Feeling Rushed Want to explore Pisa in 2 hours? Don’t panic.Most visitors underestimate how compact and walkable this city is. In fact, if you want to explore Pisa in 2 hours, smart planning makes all the difference. From Pisa Centrale, Piazza dei Miracoli is easy to reach:– Bus: 10–15 minutes– Taxi:...
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Pisa vs Florence day trip comparison showing the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Florence historic center
11
Mar

Pisa vs Florence Day Trip: How to Choose the Perfect Tuscan Day Trip

Pisa vs Florence day trip: which city is right for you? Discover crowds, costs, atmosphere, and why Pisa often surprises travelers.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa at sunrise with soft golden light and no crowds
25
Feb

The Best Time to Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Discover the best time Pisa Tower to avoid crowds, enjoy softer light, and visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the most relaxed and photogenic moments.
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Visitors posing by the Tower of Pisa with Pisa Cathedral in Piazza dei Miracoli.
14
Feb

Can You Go Inside the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Everything you should know before you go: what’s inside, how the climb works, and how long the experience really takes at the Tower of Pisa.
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The Blue Palace: let's discover the history and origins
25
Feb

The Blue Palace: Let’s Discover its History and Origins

The Blue Palace: let's discover the history and origins. After the leaning tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Palazzo Blu is among the most famous elements of Pisa.
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The world of wine: from the vineyard to the table
07
Sep

The World of Wine: From the Vineyard to the Table

As we had anticipated in the article The history of the very good Pisan wine, that of wine is a vast world and everything to be discovered.
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