Want to see the best of Pisa? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Pisa!
Destination
Pisa, Italy
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español, Français, Italiano
Included
Private Guide
1 Local Snack or Drink
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
Spot classics like Palazzo della Carovana & Cathedral of Santa Maria Asunta
Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
Experience the city from a local’s perspective
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Privately guided by a local expert
What you can expect
Pisa, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!
Dive into the origin of Pisa as you see the city’s main landmarks like Palazzo della Carovana, Cathedral of Santa Maria Asunta, and the leaning tower of Pisa. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Pisa to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Pisa.
Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Pisa. Remember, the locals know best.
The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Pisa, your Pisa!
Choose your local
Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Sara
The Storyteller
5.026 reviews
English・Italiano
Davide
The friendly tourist guide
5.0
English・Español・Français・Italiano
Petra
The fun tuscan art historian
5.023 reviews
English・Français・Italiano
Maria Lucrezia
The Sweet and Friendly Guide
4.820 reviews
English・Italiano
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at at the fontana dei Putti - Pisa to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
City Highlights
See from Palazzo della Carovana, Cathedral of Santa Maria Asunta, the leaning tower of Pisa, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Pisa so unique
Hidden Gems
Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
Magical Storytelling
Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
Special Treat
Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Deborah🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 September 2024
Our guide, Maria, was amazing! She was so helpful throughout the entire process. Her knowledge was inspiring! We also found her to be kind and patient - would recommend her anytime! Amazing experience
michael
(About local )
14 July 2024
We had a wonderful walking tour of Pisa with Petra. Her extensive knowledge of the city's history and architecture was truly impressive. She brought the sights to life with fascinating stories and insights. Petra's friendly demeanor and clear explanations made the experience both enjoyable and educational. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Pisa!Great experience
Rose🇫🇷 France
(About local )
11 July 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Petra today!We loved Pisa!
Matt🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
28 January 2025
“We had the pleasure of having Sara as our guide during our tour of Lucca. It was brilliant, Sara’s passion for the city and its history was clear from the start. She brought the history of Lucca to life. We loved discovering hidden gems throughout the city that we would never have found on our own. Her knowledge and storytelling made the tour feel like a journey through time. We’d highly recommend Sara to anyone visiting Lucca — she’s the perfect guide to uncover the city’s secrets!
Excellent
Charles🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 December 2024
Maria was flexible, friendly and very knowledgeable. Being a native of Lucca really added to the experience and stories she had. We highly recommend her. Great local knowledge
SCOTT🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 November 2024
Sara knew so many interesting Lucca tidbits, as well as insights about Lucca citizens. She clearly is a big fan of the entire area. We learned a lot and could probably have toured with her more.
Thank youLucca expert
Gail🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 October 2024
Maria Lucrezia was a wonderful and fun guide on our first full day in Lucca. She shared so many interesting stories of the city’s art, architecture and ancient history - and the tastings !! She made perfect selections. All the proprietors we met were as welcoming as she was. It was a perfect day. Highly recommended. Grazie Mille, Maria Lucrezia!Wonderful introduction to Lucca
Margaret
(About local )
16 October 2024
She is an exceptional guide! Kind, social and fascinating! Loved the experience!
10/10/10!Outstanding and charming!
Life🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 October 2024
Petra is a wonderful guide. I am a travel advisor who sought out Petra’s services for clients visiting Pisa. She custom designed a tour for them, communicated with me each step of the way, coordinated with the drivers who were dropping off and picking up my clients and provided a great experience of Pisa.
I highly recommend her and will use her again,
Valerie BaldersonWonderful tour guide!
Holly
(About local )
1 October 2024
Delicious food with a top-notch history tour!!Extraordinary!!
Casey🇲🇺 Mauritius
(About local )
28 September 2024
Sara was a delight! She was organised, prepared, efficient, interesting with a great knowledge of the town and history of Lucca. We so enjoyed our tour with her and highly recommend her services! Wonfeful personalised tour
Hedda🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
23 September 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Sara! She was engaging, knowledgeable and funny. Her insight into the history of Lucca made for a fascinating morning! Sara also recommended some great local restaurants and we are eating our way through all of them. Grazie mille Sara! Lucca with Sara
Jill🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 September 2024
My husband and I had never been to Lucca, but had heard wonderful things about it from friends. We went on a private tour with Sara, and spent an enchanting few hours with her exploring the city.
She was so knowledgeable about the history of the city, and her humor in telling us stories about what we were seeing added so much fun to the facts. We loved the way she would talk about the history of a place and then relate it to present day.
We ended our tour with a delicious lunch at a restaurant she had reserved for us in the heart of the city.
I highly recommend taking a private tour; and don’t forget to ask for Sara!!Lucca with Sara was Magic!
Rosie🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
19 September 2024
Super friendly Sara showed us around the walled city of Lucca, sharing her knowledge of how the city was built from roman and medieval times to current day. Walking us to historic churches and areas of the town we would not have found, pointing out historic details and telling the many stories of the rich history of Lucca! Enjoyed tasting local delicacy and appreciated and tried (!) the restaurant and café recommendations. A wonderful afternoon, thank you Sara.Wonderful afternoon in Lucca Sara!
Ann🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 September 2024
Sara was a delight — so fun and informative. She was flexible about our needs and desires and her stories made the time fly. Highly recommend! Thank you, Sara. Great tour!
Scott🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
7 September 2024
Sara was a wonderful guide for our private group of 4. She was friendly, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. She was also good fun and soon tuned in to our Northern Irish humour ! I would certainly recommend the tasting tour of Lucca and indeed any tour that Sara leads. Thanks again Sara for a great day in Lucca. Sara - Lucca
Manu🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 August 2024
We had a great experience in Lucca with Maria. She shared all her knowledge on the history and art of the city while giving a full tour around. She was very nice and accommodated for our needs whenever requested. I would highly recommend the Lucca experience with Maria as your personal guide.Thank you Maria.
Howard🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 August 2024
Carrie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 August 2024
Our tour with Maria Lucrezia was a highlight of our trip. I'm so glad we scheduled at the beginning of our visit to Lucca. She was warm, knowledgable, and a lot of fun! The blend of food experiences, sightseeing, history, and just getting the lay of the land was perfect. We felt ready and excited to explore further on our own afterward. All of the ideas she gave us, from fabulous restaurants and gelato, to climbing to the top of a couple of medieval towers, to visiting the Roman house museum, to walking the walls around the town, and I could go on, were just wonderful. Thank you, Maria Lucrezia, for being such a special moment in our trip to Italy!!A Perfect Introduction to Lucca!
Robert🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 August 2024
Sara was an exceptional tour guide! She customized our visit to Castiglione and Coreglia Antelminelli, showcasing her deep knowledge of the area. Her patience and willingness to accommodate our needs made the trip unforgettable. She even arranged transportation and restaurant reservations flawlessly. Highly recommended!Exceptional tour guide
Sam🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
17 July 2024
We had a fabulous tour with Maria Lucrezia. She was very knowledgeable, personable and easygoing, while tailoring the tour to what our little group was most interested in. We learned a lot of interesting things about Lucca’s past and present and enjoyed many delicious foods and drinks. Thank you Maria Lucrezia!!Definitely recommended!!
Maria🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
14 July 2024
We really enjoyed our tour of Lucca with Maria. Maria was extremely knowledgeable and showed us sights that we would never have seen without her pointing them out. Lucca is lovely and has so much to offer. We will return and would very much recommend a tour with Maria. Thank you.Fantastic tour!
Laurence Leigh
(About local )
11 July 2024
Very knowledgeable without being boring! SimpaticaFun and knowledgeable!
JHeatley
(About local )
7 July 2024
Fantastic private guided tour by Petra, very knowledgeable on area and took us to fabulous restaurant. Would definitely recommend a private tour with her!Fantastic private tour
Kelly🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
5 July 2024
Thank you Maria for a lovely wonder through Lucca listening to your amazing stories and knowledge. My favourite part was seeing the lady on the loom and purchasing a beautiful souvenir. My husband enjoyed talking with you about your life in Lucca. Wandering with Wonder in Lucca
Belinda🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
5 July 2024
We loved our time with Maria. She was knowledgeable and had some fun and interesting insights. Even my 16 year old loved the tour! I highly recommend herA fun and informative tour
Jodie🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
4 July 2024
What a wonderful job Maria Lucrezia did addressing the different interests and ages of our group! She tailored the tour to my interests in music, my dad’s interest in history and also to the general knowledge of the group really well with lots of great anecdotes and fascinating stories. I would most definitely recommend her. She was also quite brilliant at adapting her Italian to my level and still getting her message through in English. A lovely, good humoured lady! Good humoured and adaptable
Kathy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 July 2024
Sara was amazing! I can’t recommend her enough. She is so knowledgeable not only about the area but weaves in historical stories and insights that bring the town to life. Sara shares her family’s rich history in the area to help make it personal. She is simply fantastic!!10!
Unknown
(About local )
1 July 2024
Sarah was our guide for a walking tour in Lucca, Italy. She was, simply put, outstanding! So knowledgeable, shared incredible information we would never have gathered on our own. And she has cultivated great relationships with local businesses that she shared with us. I would recommend her again and again. Thank you, Sarah.Excellent tour in Lucca
Amy
(About local )
1 July 2024
Our group of three generations really enjoyed our Tasting tour of Lucca. Sara was an awesome guide providing history, humor and great recommendations. She was personable and engaging with everyone in our group. We would definitely choose Sara for future tours.Sara was great!
David🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
1 July 2024
I am really sorry but my wife and I found the experience to be very, very disappointing. We have booked a number of these food tours over the last 15 years and have found them to be progressively expensive but equally, worse value for money. Maria Lucrezia was very pleasant, very knowledgeable and easy company with good English. However, the key objective of our previous bookings had been to try local food in authentic restaurants we would have known about ourselves. On this occasion, we each had a single cappuccino, a single scoop of ice cream with whipped cream topping, a triangle of chickpea pizza dough, half of one chocolate, two thimbles of digestivo, three teaspooons of olive oil, four teaspoons of balsamic vinegar, a look in the cellar of a wine shop, one glass of red wine and we shared a portion of tortellini with ragu. My wife and I scored a 4 because Maria Lucretia was a good guide but the food experience itself was a 1.
Scott M
(About local )
29 June 2024
Petra was an awesome guide. Knowledgable and very helpful. We enjoyed our time with her on our visit. Thank you!Awesome Petra!
Dr Christian🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
27 June 2024
We spent a fantastic day with Sara on a “hidden gems” personalised tour of Lucca. Sara Was knowledgeable, kind, engaging , and maintained interest for our teenage kids. She took us to local places to try delicacy such as Bucellato and Torta d’erbe, and even helped us book restaurants for dinner the night before and for lunch after the tour, which was incredibly helpful.. Highly recommended! She also does tours in Pisa and food tours. Wow 🤩!Fantastic personalised tour of Lucca
Dawn🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
25 June 2024
Petra was lovely. Loads of info, history and where best to eat etcBrilliant
Vicky🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 June 2024
We were a group of 12 women (friends, relatives) who did the Pisa walking taste tour with Sara. Sara was a good communicator at the time of booking (where I could park & the meeting spot). She was on time to the meeting place and very friendly.
She does a great job of explaining the local sites and taking you to some amazing places for tasting. We were all stuffed by the time our tour was over. We all loved Sara as our guide! 💕
I had previously visited Pisa in 2005 on a cruise ship stop on a Pisa tour booked through the ship. I did not want to return to Pisa because I was not impressed with my last visit, but the other 11 had not been to Pisa so we booked a tour with Sara. Having your own local guide makes a huge difference in the experience. I now love Pisa and would return again! Fabulous Pisa tasting tour with Sara
Anthony🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 June 2024
Petra was great! She contacted us days before to inform us that the tower climb was fully booked but planned an exciting tour of the ground as a workaround and turned out better than the original plan. Having this private tour was fully worth every penny. Petra was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out some facts I could see other guides were missing. She has a real passion for art and being able to articulate what the artist was trying to show in their work while pointing out all of the hidden messages, is second to none. My 17 year old son days later was still stating facts he found most interesting. I cannot recommend Petra enough. Petra is great! Exceeded our expectations
sandra🇵🇹 Portugal
(About local )
13 June 2024
Petra was an amazing guide. She is very knowledgeable, educated, kind, and well-spoken. She is open to all of our questions and has wonderful recommendations. We recommend her 100%
Best Guide
Angela C Cook
(About local )
11 June 2024
Thank you for a wonderful and informative tour. You were great. Just wish we had more timeWonderful Pisa tour
Enrico Di Ciolo
(About local )
9 June 2024
una guida brillante, efficace, essenziale.
giornate semplici e divertenti
da rifare
Una guida brillante
Federico Niccolai
(About local )
6 June 2024
Il tour Allena l'occhio in Piazza dei Miracoli è molto carino, con spiegazioni chiare e dettagli interessanti. Il gioco poi è geniale, divertentissimo, sicuramente da rifare.Un tour gioco geniale!
Conor D
(About local )
4 June 2024
Petra was a fantastic tour guide. She was really friendly, knowledgeable and she has great English. I would highly recommend a tour with her.Fantastic tour
Paolodgn
(About local )
3 June 2024
Petra, a young and competent tour guide from Pisa.
Thanks to her professionalism she described to us in depth the history and curiosities of the monuments in Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa.
Recommended!
Square of Miracles Pisa
Matteo Monetti
(About local )
31 May 2024
Tour di Vicopisano piacevole, guida molto preparata. Consigliato!Molto preparata
Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 May 2024
Maria exceeded our expectations for the food and history tour. She told us interesting stories about the history of Lucca and included recent events as well. She included personal facts and told us about the daily life in Lucca.
We all enjoyed the tour and food we ate. I texted her when we arrived in the city and she arrived early to start our tour because we had to end early. She was very accommodating. The places she chose for us to eat at had a good mix of food-she varied the sweet and savory flavors. I highly recommend. Wonderful tour in Lucca
Winston L
(About local )
26 May 2024
Great tour guide - my friend recommended Petra as he had previously done a tour with her when he visited Pisa in the past. Petra is super knowledgable about the entire city of Pisa and knows all about the history of the major attractions ranging from the towers all the way to the individual buildings in the city square etc.. She also knows good restaurants in the area as well as where all the locals go to eat / drink / party on the weekend.
She is super friendly and speaks great English so she can answer any questions you have.
My visit to Pisa
Luther🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
26 May 2024
Maria was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the tour. She catered the tour and conversation to the needs of our group. I would highly recommend her as your guide in Lucca!Great Tour Guide
Hillary🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
15 May 2024
Maria provided a wonderful tour. She is warm, friendly and professional. Maria has extensive knowledge in the history of Lucca and also local knowledge bringing the streets alive! We loved every minute of our tour. Many thanks ☺️ A wonderful tour
Jan🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
12 May 2024
We really enjoyed our 3 hours wandering the streets of Lucca with Sara. She is so personable, polite, and eager to please. She designed a tour to accommodate our wishes perfectly. She has a sense of humour that fitted in well with her explanations about why the Luchese designers did what they did. She touched several times on the rivalry between local citizens and those of Pisa. We would definitely book her again. Sara know Lucca!
stefania b
(About local )
11 May 2024
Ho avuto modo di conoscere Petra durante la visita a Vicopisano
Estremamente professionale, socievole ha saputo attirare l’attenzione del gruppo appassionandolo alla storia e alle curiosità
Simpatico l’aperitivo finale
Consiglio questo tour
Un bel tour
Carmen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 May 2024
Despite the heavy rain, Sara made the tour very enjoyable. She is extremely knowledgeable of the history of Lucca. Highly recommend Sara. Amazing Tour Guide
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