Pisa: Self-Guided Historic Center Bike Tour

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About this activity

Pisa is an open-air museum, home to the world-famous Leaning Tower and a fascinating mix of history, art, and local life.

Follow our GPS-guided route through the historic center, cycling along elegant squares, the scenic Lungarni, ancient churches, the Sangallo Fortress, the Keith Haring mural, and the medieval walls.

Don't miss a stop at the UNESCO-listed Square of Miracles for the perfect photo!

Along the way, take a break to enjoy authentic Pisan specialties, from a creamy gelato to the famous focaccia with "cecina" or a traditional rice pudding.

Discover Pisa at your own pace and experience one of Italy's most beautiful cities of art!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Smile & Ride

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–8 years) · Youth (9–11 years) · Adults (12–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lock
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle
Included: App self-guided tour
Included: Phone Holder

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Helmet
Not included: Bag
Not included: hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 min

The ride starts from our bike rental, to discover the most beautiful places in Pisa.

Are you ready to start your experience with "Smile and Ride"?
Stop 2

2 min

Optagonal church.
Giardino Scotto

5 min

San gallo fortress middle age
Viale delle Piagge

Passing by

Second leaning tower of Pisa "Chiesa San Miche degli scalzi".

Leaning one degree more than the leaning tower.
Stop 5

Passing by

Medicean aqueduct built during the middle age.
Chiesa di San Zeno

5 min

With Roman Marble
Stop 7

5 min

The bell tower of the church was a reference point for the scientist Galileo.
Piazza dei Cavalieri

10 min

The Knights’ Square is the second most famous square in Pisa, after the Square of Miracles. In ancient times it was a center of the city’s civil power, in contrast to the power of the Church.
Leaning Tower of Pisa

5 min Admission not included

Take a picture with the famous Leaning Tower
Piazza dei Miracoli

one hour Admission not included

The “Piazza dei Miracoli” represents an important point of reference of European medieval art, and is one of the finest architectural complexes in the world. Considered sacred by the Catholic Church, the square is dominated by four great religious edifices: the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Leaning Tower, and the Monumental Cemetery. With its large grassy lawns divided by paved walks, the Piazza dei Miracoli is also the site of the New Hospital of the Holy Spirit, which houses the Sinopia Museum and the Cathedral Museum.
Orto e Museo Botanico di Pisa

15 min Admission not included

Exotic species, botanical institute decorated with the "Grotesque" style, in ceramical shells.
Chiesa di San Frediano

5 min

Romanic church, wooden cross icons.
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina

2 min

Gothic church along the river.
Stop 14

2 min

In the past the square was a velodrome, beautiful middle age church.
Murale Tuttomondo di Keith Haring

5 min

The idea of the mural in Pisa was born during a meeting between a young student from Pisa and the artist on the streets of New York.

There are 30 figures that occupy 180 square meters of the south wall of the church of Saint Anthony.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

On the building of the main railway station of Pisa, outside on the corner, where there are all buses parked.

End point

On the building of the main railway station of Pisa, outside on the corner, where there are all buses parked.

Using your ticket

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We remind you to bring your ID CARD and credit card details! Thank you!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 10 years to ride a bicycle - preferred
No E-bikes available for people under 145cm
A security deposit will be required at the check-in
Please bring your ID card or Passport and your material credit card
The minimum height requirement for the e-bikes is 145 cm

Options

Pisa City Tour with E-Bike

E-Bike: For a more comfortable and effortless experience, you can opt for an electric bike.
Pisa by City Bike

Bike tour

Duration: 3 hours

Pisa and the Leaning tower

city bike