Free self-guided walk · Pisa

Arno to the Leaning Tower

A free self-guided walk in Pisa, from Santa Maria della Spina on the Arno through Borgo Stretto and Piazza dei Cavalieri to the Leaning Tower.

Distance
1.6 km
Walking time
21 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Pisa on foot.

Book a tower climb for the end of the walk.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Late afternoon.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Santa Maria della Spina

    Start by the river.

  2. Ponte di Mezzo

    The central bridge.

  3. Borgo Stretto

    The arcades.

  4. Piazza dei Cavalieri

    The knights' square.

  5. Leaning Tower

    Finish at the tower.

Tips

  • Book the tower in advance.
  • The baptistery acoustics are demonstrated regularly.
  • Avoid midday crowds.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.