Grand day out: Pisa and Lucca from Livorno

A full day at the Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower, then Lucca's walled old town.

ExploraGo Team

Published on October 20, 2026

Duration: 7 to 14 hours
Budget: Premium
Best for: Friends
Style: cultural
Season: Spring to autumn

Stops

1
transporte
Livorno cruise pier
25 min · Free · According to ship arrival
An early start from the pier to make the most of the road to Pisa and Lucca.
Tips
Confirm the taxi or coach pickup point
Take care
Morning traffic towards Pisa
walk · 5 min
2
mirador
Piazza dei Miracoli
80 min · Free · All day
A monumental ensemble with the cathedral, baptistery and camposanto set around open lawns.
Tips
Arrive early to avoid the crowds
Take care
Lots of sun and little shade
walk · 10 min
3
mirador
Leaning Tower of Pisa
70 min · Modest admission · Check locally
The world's most famous leaning bell tower, with visits limited by timed entry.
Tips
Book the climb in advance
Take care
Not suitable for vertigo sufferers
Bag restrictions apply
walk · 15 min
4
actividad
Lucca old town
110 min · Free · All day
A medieval core of small squares, towers and pedestrian lanes, with Piazza dell'Anfiteatro as its highlight.
Tips
Wander through Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Try the local cooking
Take care
Crowded in high season
walk · 10 min
5
mirador
Lucca city walls
75 min · Free · All day
A tree-lined promenade on the Renaissance walls that ring the whole city.
Tips
Rent a bike to ride the full circuit
Take care
Exposed stretches without shade
taxi · 50 min · +1
6
restaurante
Tuscan lunch in Lucca
65 min · Purchase at the restaurant · Midday
A stop for cured meats, fresh pasta and Tuscan wines before heading back to port.
Tips
Leave a buffer for the return trip
Take care
Service can be slow at midday