Tower of Pisa, Pisa Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Pisa Centrale train station, exit the station and head straight onto Via Giuseppe Mazzini. Continue walking straight for about 1.5 kilometers. You will pass through the bustling streets lined with shops and cafes. Keep walking until you reach Piazza del Garibaldi, where you will see the Arno River. Cross the river using the Ponte di Mezzo bridge. Once across, turn left onto Lungarno Pacinotti and follow the river until you reach the next bridge. Cross the river again at Ponte della Fortezza. Continue straight, and you will see signs directing you towards the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Follow Via Santa Maria, and after about 500 meters, you will arrive at Piazza del Duomo, where the Tower of Pisa is located.

• Bus

  From Pisa Centrale train station, you can take the LAM Rossa bus (Red Line) towards 'Cisanello'. Board the bus at the bus terminal adjacent to the train station. The journey will take approximately 15 minutes. Disembark at the stop 'Piazza dei Miracoli'. From the bus stop, walk straight for about 200 meters, and you will reach the iconic Piazza del Duomo, where the Tower of Pisa is located.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bicycle from one of the rental shops near Pisa Centrale train station. Once you have your bike, head onto Via Giuseppe Mazzini and follow the same route as if you were walking. The bike ride will take around 10 minutes. Make sure to park your bicycle in the designated bike parking area near the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is located at Piazza del Duomo.