This tour turns the obligatory Leaning Tower visit into a proper morning out. It begins at Porta Nuova with a guided hour on the Piazza dei Miracoli, where a DiscoveryPisa guide talks you through the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the tower, and includes entry to the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral. After the sightseeing, the group sits down for a tasting of Tuscan wines curated by a local expert, a chance to rest your legs and learn something about the wines of the region. The whole experience runs for about three hours from a 10:00 start, in groups capped at fifteen, with live guiding in English, German or Spanish. It is a good compromise for travellers who want both the monument and a taste of Tuscany without signing up for a full-day countryside wine tour.
How it works: meet under the arch of Porta Nuova in Piazza Daniele Manin at least fifteen minutes before the 10:00 start, look for the DiscoveryPisa flag and show your voucher. Included are entry to the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral, a live guide with a headset, a guided walk and the wine tasting. Not included are the Baptistery and Camposanto tickets, transport, extra food and drink and tips. Free cancellation and rescheduling are available until twenty-four hours before.
What to expect from the tasting: the product page describes a Tuscan wine tasting led by a local expert but does not list the wines or any food pairing, so treat it as an introduction rather than a meal, and plan lunch afterwards. Wine tastings are for adults only, so check with the operator if you are travelling with teenagers.
Who it suits: couples and friends on a short break who want to combine the big sight with something more relaxed, and visitors who would like an expert to explain the square before they climb. The usual tower rules apply, so children under eight cannot go up and bags must go to the cloakroom. With only a handful of reviews so far, this is a newer product than the standard guided tour.
What to expect
The experience
A one-hour guided visit of the Piazza dei Miracoli with Leaning Tower and Cathedral entry, followed by a tasting of Tuscan wines led by a local expert, in a group of up to fifteen.
Best time
The tour starts at 10:00, so the tasting falls around late morning, a pleasant run-up to a long Tuscan lunch.
How long
Plan on about three hours from the meeting point to the end of the tasting.
Tips
Have a proper breakfast, since the tasting is not a meal, arrive fifteen minutes early at Porta Nuova and buy Baptistery tickets separately if you want them.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Adults who want the Leaning Tower plus a relaxed taste of Tuscan wine, all organised in one booking.
- Families
- Not ideal for families, because the tasting is for adults and under-eights cannot climb the tower.
- Couples
- A sociable, unhurried half-day for couples, ending with a glass of Tuscan wine after the climb.
- Pair with
- Lunch in the old town, then an afternoon walk along the Arno or a train to Lucca.
- Time needed
- A morning of about three hours, from the 10:00 start to the end of the tasting.
Good questions
Is Leaning Tower entry included in the wine tasting tour?+
Yes, entry to the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral is included. The Baptistery and Camposanto are not and must be booked separately.
What wines are served on the tour?+
The operator describes a tasting of Tuscan wines curated by a local expert but does not list specific wines. Extra food and drinks are not included.
What time does the Pisa wine tasting tour start?+
It starts at 10:00 at the Porta Nuova arch in Piazza Daniele Manin. Arrive at least fifteen minutes early.
How long is the tour?+
The whole experience lasts about three hours. The guided part on the square takes about an hour, followed by the climb and the tasting.
Can children join the wine tasting tour?+
Wine tastings are for adults, and children under eight cannot climb the tower. Families are better served by the standard guided tour.