Pisa

Pisa travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Pisa is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Pisa works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Pisa, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Pisa, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Pisa starts at around €119 per night, with a typical rate near €183 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: Casale Podernovo, guest rating 9.5 from 138 reviews, from €246 per night; Le Vecchie Cantine, guest rating 9.1 from 247 reviews, from €166 per night.

Day trips & routes: Florence — about 85 km, 1h 24m drive. Fastest option is Florence: 1h 24m by car.

Pisa: what to know

Things to see: "Our Chefs' cooking experience refines your cooking skills.", rated 5 from 25 reviews, from €140; "Tuscany Horseback Riding and Winery Tour with Lunch", rated 5 from 18 reviews, from €108; "Family-Friendly Tuscany Day Tour for Wine Lovers and Non-Drinkers", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €160; "Vegan Tuscan Cooking Class", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €190; "Home Made Pizza Cooking Class in Tuscany with small group", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €150.

Pisa has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Pisa is around €183, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Pisa you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Italy, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.

Weather in the days ahead18…34 °CSunnyFull forecast

What to see in Pisa in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Pisa

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • Morning

    Leaning Tower of Pisa

    4.5· 24444 reviews

    #1 of 225 things to do in Pisa

    Piazza del Duomo Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126, Pisa Italy

    Mon: 09:00–20:00

    Leaning Tower of Pisa — rated 4.5 across 24444 reviews · #1 of 225 things to do in Pisa · opening hours: Mon: 09:00–20:00 · Piazza del Duomo Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126, Pisa Italy.

  • Lunch

    Allabona Pisa

    4.6· 928 reviews

    #55 of 961 Places to Eat in Pisa

    Via Santa Maria 127, 56126, Pisa Italy

    Mon: 12:30–15:00, 19:30–23:00

    A good lunch stop is Allabona Pisa — rated 4.6 across 928 reviews · #55 of 961 Places to Eat in Pisa · opening hours: Mon: 12:30–15:00, 19:30–23:00 · Via Santa Maria 127, 56126, Pisa Italy.

  • Afternoon

    Duomo di Pisa

    4.5· 5614 reviews

    #5 of 225 things to do in Pisa

    Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy

    Mon: 10:00–18:00

    Duomo di Pisa — rated 4.5 across 5614 reviews · #5 of 225 things to do in Pisa · opening hours: Mon: 10:00–18:00 · Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy.

  • Evening

    Pisa Lisa

    4.4· 2813 reviews

    #34 of 167 Places to Eat in Sedona

    2245 W Hwy 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

    Mon: 11:30–21:00

    A good lunch stop is Pisa Lisa — rated 4.4 across 2813 reviews · #34 of 167 Places to Eat in Sedona · opening hours: Mon: 11:30–21:00 · 2245 W Hwy 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • Morning

    Free Walking Tour Pisa

    4.3· 28 reviews

    #38 of 169 Tours in Pisa

    Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II Beside the statue, 56121, Pisa Italy

    Wed: 10:00–11:30

    Free Walking Tour Pisa — rated 4.3 across 28 reviews · #38 of 169 Tours in Pisa · opening hours: Wed: 10:00–11:30 · Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II Beside the statue, 56121, Pisa Italy.

  • Lunch

    Antica Bottega di Pisa

    4.3· 1470 reviews

    #77 of 961 Places to Eat in Pisa

    Via Santa Maria 145, 56126, Pisa Italy

    Mon: 09:00–22:30

    A good lunch stop is Antica Bottega di Pisa — rated 4.3 across 1470 reviews · #77 of 961 Places to Eat in Pisa · opening hours: Mon: 09:00–22:30 · Via Santa Maria 145, 56126, Pisa Italy.

  • Afternoon

    Porto di Pisa

    4.0· 299 reviews

    #1 of 15 things to do in Marina di Pisa

    Via della Foce, 56128 Marina di Pisa, Pisa Italy

    Mon: 08:30–13:00, 14:30–18:00

    Porto di Pisa — rated 4.0 across 299 reviews · #1 of 15 things to do in Marina di Pisa · opening hours: Mon: 08:30–13:00, 14:30–18:00 · Via della Foce, 56128 Marina di Pisa, Pisa Italy.

  • Evening

    PISA Corner Cafe

    4.1· 31 reviews

    #548 of 2,272 Places to Eat in Penang Island

    Opposite of Penang International Sport Arena, Penang Island Malaysia

    A good lunch stop is PISA Corner Cafe — rated 4.1 across 31 reviews · #548 of 2,272 Places to Eat in Penang Island · Opposite of Penang International Sport Arena, Penang Island Malaysia.

Up to 34 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Florence

    Florence is 85 km from Pisa, about 1h 24m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Pisa
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

Where to stay in Pisa Car rental

Day trips

Within a ~2.5h drive of Pisa.

Florence 85 km · 1h 24m

Route map

Where you can drive from Pisa.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Pisa

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Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

Tours from the city

Our Chefs' cooking experience refines your cooking skills.

Our Chefs' cooking experience refines your cooking skills.

€140

Tuscany Horseback Riding and Winery Tour with Lunch

Tuscany Horseback Riding and Winery Tour with Lunch

€108

Family-Friendly Tuscany Day Tour for Wine Lovers and Non-Drinkers

Family-Friendly Tuscany Day Tour for Wine Lovers and Non-Drinkers

€160

Vegan Tuscan Cooking Class

Vegan Tuscan Cooking Class

€190

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Where to stay

Casale Podernovo

Casale Podernovo

from €246 / night

Le Vecchie Cantine

Le Vecchie Cantine

from €166 / night

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What travellers say about places in Pisa

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Po stoCouples

Wonderful

Wonderful food and drinks, very kind staff. Skip the chaos of the area over next to the leaning tower and enjoy the quieter more quaint area!
angelahV4342DI2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
5 Shore EmotionSolo travel

Tower of Pisa

Had such a fun half day trip to the Tower of Pisa with our guide Marta! She was awesome, super friendly and knew all the cool history and stories about the place. The tour was the perfect length, not too long, not rushed. Marta made sure everyone was having a good time and got great photos too. Highly recommend if you…
O8053LPbobbya2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
4 Bagno Italia RestaurantFamily

Great experience

We had a wonderful day at Bagno Italia Spiaggia and would happily come back again. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. The beach is clean, well maintained, and located in a beautiful spot along the coast. One of the biggest advantages is the swimming pool, which our chil…
Titochka2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
2 Grand Hotel DuomoFamily

Ok for a short city break nothing more.

Here at the moment. The views from the rooftop restaurant are spectacular. The service from the rooftop bar is extremely slow ive been waiting now for over 20mins for a drink! And dont bother asking for a serviette as you wont get one.The staff are polite and helpful. The rooms are tired and seen better days and the c…
589leisag2026-08-06on Tripadvisor

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