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Know your queue at the Leaning Tower of Pisa entrance
There are two queues at the Leaning Tower of Pisa—one for walk-in visitors buying tickets on-site and another for redeeming pre-booked tickets. Knowing the difference can save you valuable time.
Ticket counter queue
Location: At the ticket office in Piazza del Duomo
Who is it for? Visitors who haven’t booked in advance
Average wait times: 2-3 hours during peak hours, 30 minutes in off peak hours, and 1.5 hours in shoulder hours
Ticket redemption queue
Location: At the ticket office in Piazza del Duomo
Who is it for? Visitors who have the pre-booked tickets and need to collect their physical entry pass before entering.
Average wait time: 5–10 mins (can extend to 20–25 mins during peak season)
Skip the 2-hour ticket line—Redeem & climb in minutes
Pre-booked tickets let you bypass the long on-site ticket counter queue. Just stop by the quick ticket redemption point and head straight to your Leaning Tower climb.
All your options to skip the queues
Book tickets online
Pre-booking your Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets online guarantees a timed-entry slot and lets you skip the long queues at the ticket counter. At the site, you'll only need to redeem your ticket—this line is usually short and takes about 5–10 minutes.
Leaning Tower tickets
Choose guided tours
With a guide, you're not only skipping lines but also gaining insight into the tower's history, geometry, and significance—plus, your entry is pre-arranged and seamless.
Find the right guided tour
Visit during non-peak hours
Early morning slots (before 9:30am) or late afternoon (after 5:30pm) tend to be quieter.
Best time to visit the Leaning Tower
Avoid free entry days & holidays
While the Tower rarely offers free days, the Piazza dei Miracoli sees massive crowds around national holidays and school breaks, it is recommended to plan accordingly for fewer lines.
Plan your visit
Book skip-the-line tickets to Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Standard tickets
Priority entry to climb the tower and explore the Cathedral at your own pace.
10-15 minutes
Combo-tickets
Pocket-friendly ticket to bypass queues and access all the 6 monuments in the Pisa Complex.
10-15 minutes
Guided tours
Enriching experience of the Tower and the Cathedral; optional upgrade to all 6 sites for a complete Pisa Square experience; small group options for an intimate experience; all-inclusive option for a time-efficient visit.
10-15 minutes
Day-trips
Round-trip transfers from Florence offering flexibility to explore Pisa independently or upgrade to a guided tour of the Pisa Complex, skip the lines and enjoy a deeper, hassle-free experience of the Square of Miracles.
10-15 minutes
Frequently asked questions about Leaning Tower of Pisa skip-the-line tickets
Are skip-the-line tickets available to be purchased the same day?
Same-day tickets are rare due to limited capacity. Most slots sell out in advance, so it’s best to book online at least a day or two before your visit.
Do all online tickets provide skip-the-line access?
Yes, all pre-booked tickets include skip-the-line access, as the Leaning Tower operates on a timed-entry system—visitors are only allowed to climb during their reserved time slot.
Are there any restrictions on the number of skip-the-line tickets available per day?
Yes. Only a fixed number of visitors are allowed to climb the tower per day. Time slots are limited and controlled for safety reasons.
Can I change the date or time of my skip-the-line tickets?
Leaning Tower tickets let you reschedule your time slot up to 2 hours before your visit but the date of the visit remains fixed and cannot be changed.
Is there a specific entrance for skip-the-line ticket holders?
No separate physical entrance, but skip-the-line ticket holders bypass the ticket counter and go directly to the entry gate for their time slot.
Can I use skip-the-line tickets for multiple entries to the Leaning Tower?
No. Entry to the Tower is allowed only once per ticket and is tied to your selected time slot.
Are audio guides available with the tickets?
The standard skip-the-line tickets offer multilingual audio guide as an optional upgrade. It’s a great way to explore at your own pace.
