Private Full-Day Tour of Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena from Florence

• Experience for your private group

The UNESCO-listed towns of Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena are among Tuscany’s most beautiful attractions, but visiting all three in one day is a challenge. Skip the train and save hours with this private minivan tour from Florence, leaving you enough time to explore each of these historic gems at your own pace. Take in the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, San Gimignano’s medieval old town, and the majestic cathedral in Siena.

• 9/10-hr Full-Day private tour of Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa.
• Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or address provided.
• Travel in a private Mercedes-Benz minivan (up to 8 passengers)
• Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single day.
• Learn about the area's history and culture from a private driver.

What To Expect

Itinerary

• Stop At: Pisa, Tuscany.

A comfortable one-hour drive will take you to Pisa. As soon as you arrive, you will pass by the historic suburbs and encounter Piazza dei Cavalieri, the original political center of medieval Pisa. It was later transformed by Cosimo I de’ Medici into the center for the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano, created to defend the Tuscan and Mediterranean coasts from Turkish and pirate fleets. At the heart of the square you will find the statue of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, made by Francavilla in 1596. Behind it stand Palazzo della Carovana and Palazzo degli Anziani del Popolo, which was transformed by Giorgio Vasari. Piazza dei Cavalieri is the location of the Scuola Normale Superiore, commissioned by Napolean Bonaparte based on the model of the Parisian Ecole. The greatest Italian professors, such as Antonio Pacinotti, Carducci, Pascoli, Fermi and Rubbia, have all studied and taught here. You will then arrive at the breathtaking Leaning Tower of Pisa, the unmistakable tilting tower that has people marvel from all over the world! 

• Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa.

Pisa and its Piazza dei Miracoli have always been a fundamental part of a trip to Tuscany, and despite the presence of the many tourists, the place radiates a timeless, evocative and powerful beauty. Visitors from every corner of the world typically try to keep the leaning tower upright, with a little help from their camera’s perspective, to make for amusing photos!

Duration: 1 hour

• Stop At: Historic Center of San Gimignano, Tuscany.

The beautiful stronghold of San Gimignano is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tuscany. San Gimignano is a treasure of medieval architecture, frozen in time in the year 1300. Above all, it is famous for its ancient towers, which still stand out from its skyline, earning it the nickname Manhattan of the Middle Ages.

Don't forget to stop by the famous Dondoli ice cream shop, winner of many awards for the best ice cream in the world.

Duration: 1 hour 

• Stop At: Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano, Tuscany.

Piazza della Cisterna dates back to 1287. It is located exactly in the center of the city, at a crossroads between the two main streets of the upper medieval village. While the city’s Piazza del Duomo served both as a religious and political center, Piazza della Cisterna was instead used as a local market and as a stage for social gatherings, parties and tournaments.

• Pass by: La Collegiata, San Gimignano.

The Duomo of San Gimignano is also known as La Collegiata. Visiting this beautiful cathedral is a must! Because it has never been restored, you will be able to marvel at the original colors used in the unique frescoes, which remain vivid, bright and truly splendid. La Collegiata has also been used as a set to film a few scenes of Franco Zeffirelli’s Tea with Mussolini (1999).

• Stop At: Centro Storico di Siena.

Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany. It is known throughout Italy for its distinguished medieval architecture. Upon arrival, explore its rich history and art, through its notable local monuments such as the famous seashell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the outstanding Siena Cathedral. Many local shops fill the historic streets of Siena, a great opportunity for you to taste local food or buy some gifts!

Duration: 2 hours

• Pass by: Cathedral square, Siena.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main location of Catholic worship in Tuscany, and the diocese of Siena. The building is located in the square of the same name in the center of the city. Built in Italian Gothic style, it is one of the most significant and spectacular churches built in Italy.

• Pass by: Piazza del Campo, Siena.

Piazza del Campo (or simply, il Campo) is the main square of the city of Siena. Unique for its particular and original seashell shape, it is renowned all over the world for its beauty and architectural integrity, as well as for being the place where the Palio di Siena takes place twice a year.