Opening hours
Open daily from 9am to 8pm. Hours vary by season—check before you go!
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Location
You’ll find it in the lively Piazza dei Miracoli, right in the heart of Pisa.
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Best time to visit
Weekday mornings or late afternoons are quieter. Spring and fall offer the best weather and photo opportunities!
Key amenities
Restrooms, lockers, gift shops, and guided tours are available around the complex.
If you're hoping to dodge the crowds, aim for a visit early in the morning (before 10am) or after 5pm, especially on weekdays. These times also offer the softest light for stunning photos.
In terms of seasons, spring (April–June) and early fall (September–October) strike a great balance between mild weather and manageable foot traffic. Summer is the busiest and hottest time, while winter sees fewer tourists but shorter daylight hours.
Address: Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
You’ll find the Leaning Tower in the iconic Piazza dei Miracoli, a bustling square full of historic treasures.
Closest landmark: Lupa Capitolina (110 m away)
Drive in via SS1 or SS12, but note: the square is pedestrian-only. You’ll need to park nearby.
Parking nearby
There are no restaurants located within the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Cathedral Square. However, there are plenty of options available nearby.
Budget-Friendly
Safestay Pisa Centrale – Just 500m from Pisa Central Station, offering simple rooms and free Wi-Fi. Great for backpackers!
Mid-Range Comfort
Hotel Di Stefano – A 5 minute walk to the Tower with cozy rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a generous buffet breakfast.
Luxury Escape
Bagni di Pisa Natural Spa Resort – Historic spa resort featuring natural thermal baths and luxury wellness facilities.
No, visiting the interiors of the Bell Tower requires a paid ticket. However, it’s free to explore the exterior of the tower and take photos from the surrounding square, Piazza dei Miracoli.
Yes! Scaling the tower offers a unique experience—you’ll feel the famous tilt as you ascend and enjoy panoramic views of Pisa from the top. It’s especially recommended for first-time visitors and architecture lovers.
You’ll need about 2–3 hours to see the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Camposanto. If you're climbing the tower and want to explore at a relaxed pace or grab a bite nearby, plan for 4–5 hours total.
It's recommended to book your tickets at least 7–15 days in advance, especially during peak seasons (April to October). Time slots are limited and tend to sell out quickly, so early booking ensures you get your preferred date and time.
If you arrive at the Pisa Centrale train station, take any LAM Rossa bus and towards Pietrasantina and get off at the Torre stop. If it's available to you, it is highly recommended that you take a 20-minute walk from Pisa Centrale to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This will allow you to soak in the beautiful Pisan landscape with its quaint streets and old buildings.
Pisa is a convenient day trip destination from Florence as it is only an hour away. You can catch a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station in Florence and get down at Pisa Centrale or you can book Florence Day Trip tickets where we take complete care of the logistics.
After purchasing your Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets online, display the mobile voucher at the ticket office for your entry. The tower has a large door that appears to be tilted because of the tower’s lean. Once you enter, you will have to wait for you turn to scale the spiral stairs to the top of the tower.
You get a fixed time slot of 30 minutes to scale the tower, head to the top, and descend to its bottom. It depends upon your speed but on an average its a 7 to 10 minute of ascension.
Unfortunately, Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets will not be refunded if they are canceled. However, you can adjust/reschedule the time slot up to two hours before your visit. Tickets to the other monuments in the Square of Miracles can be canceled 24 hours before the experience begins.
The Leaning Tower is a popular tourist attraction and is busy year round, but visiting during the off-peak months like January to March or October to mid-December might mean fewer crowds. It is also recommended that you visit during the first half of the morning or just before the tower closes for a smoother experience.
If you are a parent/guardian who wishes to go up the tower, please make personal arrangements for your child as children below the age of 8 cannot scale the Leaning Tower. Parents can take turns to watch their child or even take them to neighboring monuments in the Square of Miracles, where they are allowed entry.
Don't worry if you can't ascend the tower; there's still a lot you can do once you're at the Square of Miracles. You can visit the other monuments like the Cathedral, Baptistry and Camposanto. You can also visit the other two museums in the same square, the Sinopie Museum and the Opera del Duomo Museum.
Certain areas of the lawn are accessible to the public, whereas certain areas aren't. Please read the signs carefully.