The Leaning Tower of Pisa, also known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is one of Italy’s most iconic buildings. On this page you will find the different purchase options and ticket prices for your visit to the Tower and the basic information (timetables and reachability) to best organize your experience.
Before we begin, a brief premise: The ticket for the Tower is bound to a time slot to be chosen at the time of booking. In order to be sure of being able to visit the monument at the desired time and to avoid queues at the ticket office, it is in fact strong>strongly recommended to purchase online.
If you have to decide quickly, the most popular option is the basic ticket with reserved entry, which allows you to climb the Tower while skipping the ticket office line and gain access to the nearby Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. To this ticket you can add the audioguide.
Finally, you can consider booking a guided tour to dive deeper into the history and architecture of this iconic monument or consider a day trip organized by nearby cities.
After this long introduction, now let’s find out together all types of tickets to access the most famous Bell Tower in Italy!
Table of content
- 1 Tickets for the Tower of Pisa: description and prices
- 2 Leaning Tower: Guided Tours
- 3 Organized day trips to the Tower of Pisa
- 4 Climb the Tower of Pisa: description of the visit
- 5 Useful visiting information: times, where it is located, and more
- 6 Tower of Pisa admission and tickets: frequently asked questions
- 7 Contact and ticketing
Tickets for the Tower of Pisa: description and prices
Understanding what Tower tickets are, how much they cost, and what they include is not always easy. In this section you will find all the information you need to choose which tickets to buy and know how much to pay for them.
To begin with, below you will find all ticket prices summarized in a convenient table.
| Ticket | Price | Buy online |
| Tower of Pisa (and Cathedral) Ticket | from 25€ | BOOK NOW |
| Tower of Pisa (and Cathedral) ticket + audio guide | from 29€ | BOOK NOW |
| Ticket Tower of Pisa (and Cathedral) + monuments Piazza dei Miracoli | from 33€ | BOOK NOW |
| Tower of Pisa Premium Ticket (with audio guide) | from 34€ | BOOK NOW |
| Tower of Pisa Ticket + Guided Tour | from 42€ | BOOK NOW |
| BIglietto Tower of Pisa + transportation from nearby cities | from 34€ | BOOK NOW |
Admission ticket: description and prices
The jump-in-line admission ticket is definitely the most purchased and easiest option that includes:
- access to the tower at a specific time slot to be selected during purchase.
- the reserved entrance to the Cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta).
While purchasing the basic ticket, you will be able to add the following options:
- Access to the other monuments in the Piazza dei Miracoli: Baptistery, Cemetery (or Camposanto) , Museo delle Sinopie and Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.
- Audioguide for the visit to the Leaning Tower.
Unless you want to visit only the bell tower, the first option is definitely recommended since it allows you to visit all monuments at a reduced price.
Also, if you are interested in finding out more about the Tower of Pisa and its secrets but don’t want or don’t have time to take part in a guided tour, I recommend including the option with an audio guide. The overprice is very low compared to the added value of being accompanied by a virtual guide.
The cost of admission tickets varies from 25€ up to 33€ depending on the options selected, and remember that there is a surcharge if you decide to opt for a refundable ticket (+12% of the total price).
Remember:
- Children under the age of 8 and visitors with reduced mobility and heart disease are not allowed to climb the tower.
- While booking you can choose an option to have your ticket refundable: with this option you get a full refund if you cancel by midnight the day before your visit.
- The ticket you receive may have an entry time that varies by 30 minutes from the selected time slot.
- Bring earphones with you to listen to the audio guide on your smartphone.
- If you chose the option with museums, you have to visit the Leaning Tower in the booked time slot, but then you can visit the other monuments within 1 year.
- Be sure to arrive 20 minutes in advance of the time slot you have booked
If you are already clear book your ticket online here!
Premium ticket with quick access
The premium ticket provides the same formulas as the simple admission ticket with the following extras:
- ticket includes assistance from on-site staff who will support you in entering the bell tower by providing help with checkroom and setting up the audio guide.
- premium ticket includes free cancellation within 24 hours of the booked date.
Leaning Tower: Guided Tours
There is no better way to discover the Leaning Tower of Pisa than with a guided tour!
Whether passionate or just curious, an experienced guide will introduce you to the secrets of the Tower of Pisa and Piazza del Duomo. The best part? Forget planning your visit and put yourself in the hands of an experienced and passionate group of people!
For the guided tour, there is usually a meeting point under the arch of Porta Santa Maria/Nuova in Piazza Manin but you will find all the details during your purchase.
Below are the best tours that we have personally tried!
Guided tour Tower of Pisa and Cathedral
This tour lasts 1 1/2 hours and includes the square, cathedral and bell tower.
Guided tour Tower of Pisa, Cathedral and Baptistery
This tour lasts 2 hours and includes a visit to the baptistery (or cemetery) and tickets to all monuments.
The tours in detail
The guided tours are designed to ensure an intimate experience, with a maximum of 15 people per group. This allows for personalized attention from the licensed guides, ensuring that you get the most out of your visit.
The tour begins in the beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli, dominated by the Cathedral, a masterpiece of Pisan Romanesque architecture. Inside, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the cathedral’s interior and take breathtaking photos.
As you delve into the history of the Tower of Pisa, your guide will captivate you with tales of its leaning structure and its status as a wonder of the world. Prepare to be enchanted by its intriguing past and architectural ingenuity.
When the tour is over, give yourself a moment to also visit the Monumental Cemetery, Opera Museum and Sinopie Museum on your own with your own tickets (if included in the tour price).
Please note that the Cathedral and Baptistery may be closed to the public or not accessible for visits during religious celebrations. In these cases, alternative arrangements will be made to ensure a satisfactory experience for you (e.g., a visit to the cemetery or graveyard).
I have personally tried these tours and they are absolutely recommended! Here you can find tickets and also alternatives.
Organized day trips to the Tower of Pisa
If you are interested in organizing a day trip there are numerous trips organized from nearby cities such as Florence, Livorno, and La Spezia.
For day trips there are several options that last from 2.5 hours to 8 hours with varying modes. Times also depend on the distance from the starting city.
These tours always include transportation by air-conditioned bus or coach (round-trip, of course) and other services depending on the type of tour, e.g., tour guide on the vehicle, audio guide with device and headphones, map, and others.
The price for the field trip ranges from 19€ to 50€. Be careful that the price of tours often does not include tickets for the Tower of Pisa or other monuments, which must be purchased separately.
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Climb the Tower of Pisa: description of the visit
Once you have purchased your ticket you can head to the tower. Please note that electronic tickets are also accepted on smartphones!
After contemplating the peculiar white marble exterior, present your tickets at the entrance, enter the tower and climb the spiral staircase for about 251 steps to reach the top.
When you reach the belfry of the Torre di Pisa, you are confronted with a simply breathtaking view: the Campo dei Miracoli, with its cathedral, baptistery, and monumental cemetery, stretches out at your feet. The elegant lines of Gothic and Romanesque architecture blend into a visual landscape that looks like something out of a storybook.
Inside the belfry, you will find the seven historic bells: each of them represents a musical note, and together they create a unique harmony: it is an experience that combines the art of architecture, history and music in one place.
Before or after visiting the interior, you can stop in the lawn around the tower and enjoy taking joking pictures as you try to hold up the tower by taking advantage of the perspective (a phenomenon now as well known as the tower itself!).
Are you ready to turn your perspective upside down and embark on an unforgettable adventure? The Tower of Pisa is waiting for you!
Useful visiting information: times, where it is located, and more
Opening Hours
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is open every day of the year, from January to December.
Opening time is 9:00 a.m. while closing time varies throughout the year:
- During winter it usually closes at 6:00 pm.
- During the summer it usually closes at 10:00 p.m..
- At other times, or at any rate in general, closure is adjusted according to climate and daylight hours.
I recommend that you check the opening hours when you make your reservation. Also, keep in mind that although it is a rare occurrence, the bell tower may experience early closures, and there are days when it is not accessible due to technical reasons or adverse weather (e.g., strong winds).
If you are planning your visiting day, remember that entry is allowed until 30 minutes before closing time.
Where it is located and how to reach it
The Tower of Pisa is located in the Piazza del Duomo in Pisa. Pisa is a very famous city in Tuscany, one of the main regions of Italy.
Piazza del Duomo is located just outside the historic center of Pisa and can be reached on foot in a short time (20-25 minute walk from Central Station).
Pisa is easily reached from major Italian cities either by train or by car:
- from Florence: about 1h travel time, either by train or car.
- From Rome: about 3h by train, almost 4h by car.
Access regulations
Clothing
Shoulders, thighs and knees must be covered for both visiting the Tower and visiting the Cathedral.
Who can climb the Tower
Inside the Tower of Pisa, the ancient floor is uneven and slippery. This makes climbing the 250 steps very tiring and can be a safety issue. Therefore, children under 8 years old (completed or to be completed in the current year) are not allowed to climb the tower. In addition, the visit is strongly discouraged for visitors with reduced mobility and heart disease.
Who gets in for free
There are no reduced tickets for access to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. GRATIS admission is reserved exclusively for visitors with accompanied disabilities. There is no reduction for families (even large families), students or even children.
Accompaniment of minors
Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult during the visit and may be required to present a identification document certifying the age of the minor.
Timetable and punctuality
On the ticket is indicated the time chosen for the visit: if you arrive late, you will not be admitted to the visit without the possibility of a refund. For this reason I again advise you toarrive at least 20 minutes earlier than the time slot you booked.
Security Control
At the entrance, visitors can be screened with metal detectors (the device does not affect the functioning of pacemakers and defibrillators).
Animals
In the monuments and museums of Cathedral Square you cannot enter with animals (of any size and in any mode of transportation). The only exception is made for certified guide dogs, which are useful for accompanying people with disabilities.
Accessibility
People with diasability can visit the Tower free of charge. Remember that due to the limitation of places and high attendance, free visit opportunities are limited to certain times and reservations are required.
Luggage storage
Luggage and large suitcases are not allowed inside the various monuments in Cathedral Square but only small backpacks or bags (20 cm x 30 cm x 38 cm) are allowed.
Also, if you are visiting the Tower, keep in mind that zappies, bags or luggage, even if they are small, must be left for safekeeping at the Tower’s free cloakroom (you can pick them up at the end of your visit).
If you have larger luggage than the indicated sizes, I recommend booking a luggage room outside the Field of Miracles.
Tower of Pisa admission and tickets: frequently asked questions
Tickets can be purchased online or directly from the ticket offices located in Piazza de Miracoli.
Ticket offices are located at the entrance to the square: they usually open 30 minutes before the monuments’ opening hours and close 30 minutes before closing time. I don’t need to tell you that the best way to book a visit for the Leaning Tower is buying tickets directly online.
First, keep in mind that the ticket for the Tower is hourly: if you are planning a vacation and want to visit the bell tower at the time you want, you need to book many days in advance to make sure you find availability. Infine considera la comodità di poterti presentare all’ingresso direttamente con il tuo biglietto digitale (tramite smartphone o tablet) evitando o limitando code sia alla biglietteria sia all’entrata del monumento.
The visit takes about 30 minutes (to climb, pause at the top, and descend). Taking into account early arrival, passage to the checkroom, and possible queue I recommend you allow at least 1 hour.If you are planning your vacation keep in mind that all monuments in the Piazza del Duomo can be visited in half a day and there are interesting iteneraries to see major sights and monuments in the city of Pisa in a single day. Of course, for art enthusiasts or those with time, there are also multi-day itineraries to delve into all the city’s many works and monuments.
The ticket with reserved admission starts from 25€ and also includes the Cathedral. Adding the audio guide the price starts from 29€ and becomes 31€ if you add the other monuments in the square. The guided tours include the ticket for the Bell Tower and their cost starts from 42€.
Once you have purchased your ticket, you can head to the tower. Remember that electronic tickets are also accepted electronic tickets on smartphones. After contemplating the white marble exterior, present your tickets at the entrance and climb the spiral staircase for about 251 steps. When you reach the belfry, you are confronted with a breathtaking view: the Campus of Miracles, with cathedral, baptistery and cemetery, stretches out at your feet. The elegant lines of Gothic and Romanesque architecture blend into a fairy-tale visual landscape. Inside the belfry, you will find the seven historic bells, each representing a musical note and creating a unique harmony.
The Torre di Pisa, also known as Torre Pendente, is open year-round except on December 25 and January 1. Opening hours vary by month with opening between 8 and 10 a.m. and closing from 6 to 10 p.m.
Admission to the Cathedral is included in all tickets for the Tower the of Pisa. Alternatively, you can purchase a ticket for the monuments of Piazza dei Miracoli, which includes access to the Cathedral but does not include the Bell Tower.
Contact and ticketing
- Address: Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI
- Email: info@opapisa.it
- Tel: 050 3872210 (from Italy)
- Tel: +39 050 3872210 (from abroad)
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