Cycling Pisa highlights & hidden treasures - half day tour
Cycling Pisa highlights & hidden treasures - half day tour
Cycling Pisa highlights half day tour
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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!
Itinerary
Corso Italia(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeCorso Italia is one of the two main shopping streets in PisaPonte di Mezzo
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAlready the 'Old Bridge' of Pisa, Ponte di Mezzo connects Corso Italia with Borgo StrettoBorgo Stretto
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeCharming street of Pisa,characterized by two Renaissance loggias on both side, historical shops, bars and Galileo Galilei's homePiazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA 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 streetPiazza delle Vettovaglie
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeRenaissance Market Square (vegetables & fruits) -at present the market runs every morning also in the adjoining St. Omobono squareTorre del Campano
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe only medieval Tower still standing in town, it has an interesting story...Palazzo della Sapienza
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAlready '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 courtyardKnights’ Square
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAlready 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'Chiesa di San Sisto in Cortevecchia(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeGreat 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.Piazza dei Miracoli
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOutstanding 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).Ponte Solferino
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom 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'Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA Gothic Jewelry it outsands along the left bank of the Arno riverMurale Tuttomondo di Keith Haring
15 minsAdmission Ticket Free'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.
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Tuscany At Heart - Private Guided Tours
AUD 308.34
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