Private Day Trip from Florence to Pisa, Lucca and Vinci
Description
On this full-day tour we'll first stop in Pisa, where you can see the impressive Piazza dei Miracoli as your driver/guide discusses the historic buildings around you. See the Baptistery, the Duomo and the city’s most iconic attraction, the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. From Pisa we'll drive to Vinci to discover the countryside where one of the most brilliant Renaissance personalities, Leonardo da Vinci, was born and lived. Visit his birthplace, a farmhouse in the town of Anchiano. After we will head to Lucca, by the time we get there it will be time for lunch, your driver will recommend you a local restaurant where you can enjoy an authentic Italian meal. After lunch we will go for a walking tour to admire the main attractions of the city, such as the Anfiteatro Square, the Guinigi Tower, San Martino Cathedral and a stroll along the picturesque streets of antique shops. Before we leave Lucca you will have some free time to enjoy a slice of Buccellato - Lucca’s traditional cake.
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Itinerary
Pisa is a city in Italy's Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Already tilting when it was completed in 1372, the 56m white-marble cylinder is the bell tower of the Romanesque, striped-marble cathedral that rises next to it in the Piazza dei Miracoli. Also in the piazza is the Baptistry, whose renowned acoustics are demonstrated by amateur singers daily, and the Caposanto Monumentale cemetery.
The Piazza dei Miracoli
The Pisa Baptistery of St. John
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Lucca is a city on the Serchio river in Italy’s Tuscany region. It’s known for the well-preserved Renaissance walls encircling its historic city center and its cobblestone streets. Broad, tree-lined pathways along the tops of these massive 16th- and 17th-century ramparts are popular for strolling and cycling. Casa di Puccini, where the great opera composer was born, is now a house museum.
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is a public square in the northeast quadrant of walled center of Lucca.
Guinigi Tower
Vinci is a town – officially a "city" – and comune of Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany. The birthplace of Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci lies just outside the town.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
This was an excellent day trip and a wonderful way to experience some of Tuscany's most charming destinations in one tour. Visiting Pisa, Lucca, and Vinci gave us the perfect mix of iconic landmarks, beautiful scenery, and small-town charm. Our driver was friendly, professional, and made the entire day effortless. He shared interesting information along the way, offered great recommendations, and made sure we had plenty of time to explore each stop at our own pace. We never felt rushed, and the itinerary was well balanced. From taking photos at the Leaning Tower of Pisa to strolling through the beautiful streets of Lucca and visiting the hometown of Leonardo da Vinci, every stop offered something unique. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see more of Tuscany beyond Florence.
We only made it to Lucca and Pisa. The order of the trip was modified to start in Lucca, I believe due to weather. Lucca was fabulous we wandered the city, then went to a great place for lunch between Lucca and Pisa. The Tower of Pisa and everything surrounding was very interesting and enjoyable. We didn't make it to Vinci, ran out of time on the 9 hour trip. Driver was good, helpful, considerate and directed us in the right direction and sites. Would have liked more of the history of the places.
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We had a great day. The order of the tour was different than advertised, ut worked out well regardless. Started in Lucca and wandered around a really neat town, visiting the Duomo and a couple piazza's and shops. Then had a fabulous lunch at a place our driver recommended between Lucca and Pisa. The leaning tower and the area was very interesting and we really enjoyed the whole experience. Between lingering probably too long at other stops and just enjoying ourselves too much we ran out of time to go to Vinci. Our tour was 9hours of enjoying Italy. Our driver Zach was very friendly, helpful and directed us to the right locations, especially lunch. We have been nice if he shared a more history of the sites.
Thank you for the positive review, hope to see you again!
Our driver Aaron was so friendly and immensely knowledgeable. A great way to see Tuscany and learn about its marvelous history. Highly recommend
Aaron was an excellent guide. He shared his knowledge about the entire area, not just the sites. We would highly recommend both Aaron and this company.
Alessandro was a wonderful driver and guide!! He provided interesting facts and information. He also got us a lunch reservation at a wonderful restaurant in Lucca.
