Pisa 3-Day Itinerary

The medieval stone walls that ring the old town. You can walk along some sections for free, with views over the rooftops and the Leaning Tower in the distance. A quiet alternative to the crowded touri

🕐 Accessible 24 hours (illuminated at night)

💡 The best free section starts near Porta Nuova and runs behind Piazza dei Miracoli. It's shaded in the afternoon and gives a good perspective of the tower.

A peaceful walk along the river with views of historic palazzos and the Ponte di Mezzo bridge. Benches and cycle paths run both sides.

🕐 24/7

💡 Start at the Ponte della Fortezza and walk east – you'll see fewer tourists and more locals fishing or jogging.

Caffè Osteria Per Bacco · ££

L'Agorà · ££

The monumental square housing Pisa's main sights. You can walk around the Leaning Tower, cathedral and baptistery without paying, though entry to each building costs.

🕐 24/7

💡 Arrive before 9am for near-empty views of the Leaning Tower, especially in summer. The lawn is free to sit on.

A Romanesque cathedral with striking bronze doors and a pulpit by Giovanni Pisano. Free entry for the main nave, but requires a ticket for the domed roof.

🕐 Mon-Sat 10:00-17:30, Sun 13:00-17:30

💡 Free entry only with a same-day ticket from the ticket office. Get one early; they're limited and often run out by late morning.

The historic Knights' Square, once the centre of Pisa's maritime republic power. The Palazzo della Carovana and the clock tower are the main features.

🕐 Always open (public square)

💡 Look for the bas-reliefs on the Palazzo della Carovana facade—they depict zodiac signs and classical figures. Best in late afternoon light.

The Cathedral Square, home to the Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Cathedral. The lawns and exterior views are free to enjoy.

🕐 Always open

💡 Go at sunrise or late evening for fewer crowds and better light; you don't need to pay to see the tower from outside.

Piccola Osteria Paperini

La Piazzetta Ristorante Pizzeria Griglieria

Houses the sinopie (under-drawings) recovered from the Camposanto cemetery after WWII bombing. Free on the first Sunday of each month.

💡 On first Sundays, arrive right when it opens at 9:30am to avoid queues. Otherwise, skip it—standard tickets cost €5.

The Field of Miracles is the monumental square that holds the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Camposanto. Walking around it costs nothing,

💡 Go at sunrise or just before sunset to avoid crowds and see the marble glow in warm light. The lawns are free to sit on.

A tiny Gothic church on the Arno's north bank, encrusted with marble pinnacles and rose windows. Originally built to house a thorn from Christ's crown. It's fre

💡 It's small—just one room—so you'll spend 10 minutes inside. The real beauty is the exterior, best seen from the Ponte Solferino bridge at golden hour. Check opening times online; it sometimes closes for weddings.

Medieval and Renaissance art housed in a former monastery. Free entry for EU citizens under 18 or over 65; otherwise €5. Contains works by Pisano and Masaccio.

💡 First Sunday of the month is free for everyone. Go early – it’s small but well-curated.

Trattoria Del Papero

ristorante pizzeria Il Nuovo Borghetto