It’s not just a staircase, it’s a tilted spiral that throws off your balance in the best way. As you climb, you’ll feel the gentle pull of gravity shifting beneath your feet. It’s disorienting, fascinating, and completely unforgettable.
Step inside Pisa’s most famous tilt, where physics, history, and perspective collide.
From afar, it’s iconic. But exploring it from within? That’s where the real magic begins. The Tower isn’t just something to look at, it’s something to feel, to scale, and to remember long after you’ve left Pisa.
Scaling the Leaning Tower without context? You’ll miss the story. Our guide explains 800+ years of history, repairs, and reconstruction before you ascend, making every step meaningful. Plus, enjoy a guided tour of the 900-year-old Cathedral.
A narrow climb with a twist—literally. Built with grey and white marble, the steps are timeworn yet sturdy, and the tilt becomes increasingly noticeable as you climb.
| Ticket type | Lines skipped | Includes | Guide | Why pick this | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tower entry | Yes for tower | Tower climb + Cathedral entry | Optional audio guide | Best for visitors only interested in the Tower climb | ~€24 |
Monumental complex | Yes for tower | Tower + Cathedral + Baptistery + Camposanto + Opera del Duomo + Sinopie | Optional audio guide | Value for exploring entire square on your own | ~€34 |
Guided tour: Tower + Cathedral | Yes for tower | Tower entry with expert context at its base + Guided Cathedral visit | Live expert guide | Bucket-list experience topped with expert insights | ~€49 |
Guided tour: Baptistery + Cathedral + Tower | Yes for tower | Tower entry with expert context at its base + Guided Cathedral & Baptistery visit | Live expert guide | Complete cultural + culinary experience | ~€81 |
Guided complex experience with food tour | Yes for tower | Tower entry with expert context at its base + Guided Cathedral visit + Walking food or craft beverage tour | Live expert guide | Best for an in-depth tour of all top-3 sites | ~€77 |
Transfers from Florence | Yes for tower (as per option selected) | Transfers + Multilingual escort + Pisa complex guided tour (optional) + Tower entry (optional) | Live guide (optional) | Ideal for a worry-free excursion with no logistics hassle | ~€39 |
The Piazza dei Miracoli is a UNESCO-listed site with more than just the Leaning Tower; explore its 900-year-old Cathedral, Italy’s largest Baptistery, Camposanto, and the Opera del Duomo & Sinopie Museums in one, budget-friendly pass.
Yes, the tower is mostly hollow inside. A central shaft runs through it, and you can see down into it from a glass panel at the top. The staircase spirals around this open core.
There are a total of 273 steps inside that take you to the top.
No, children below 8 years are not allowed to go in, while those between the age of 8 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
It is important to remember that because of the tilt, you may feel dizzy or breathless while climbing the tower. Carry some water and take short breaks at the windows of the tower to maintain your energy.
Today, it’s a historic monument and tourist attraction. While the bells remain, it no longer serves as an active bell tower. Visitors climb it for the views and to experience its iconic tilt.
Leaning Tower of Pisa Tickets
Pisa Monumental Complex: Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Museums & Baptistery Tickets
Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Guided Tour
Small-Group Guided Tour of Pisa Complex
