Pisa · Piazza dei Miracoli
Leaning Tower
The bell tower of the Cathedral, known for its lean. Visitors can climb it, in timed groups, with a ticket for a fixed time.
- 2 h
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Book ahead
- Piazza dei Miracoli
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The bell tower was started in the 12th century and began to lean while it was being built. It carries seven bells, one for each musical note, and the largest was cast in 1655 and weighs three and a half tonnes. The present lean is about 5.1 degrees. The visit is a climb up the tower, with views of the square from the top.
What to look for
- The lean seen from the lawn
- The inside climb to the top
- Seven bells, one for each note
- View over the square from the top
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
Listed from 09:00 to 18:00 every day for 3 November to 13 December 2026, with the last entry 30 minutes before closing. It is open until 19:00 from 4 to 7 December. Hours change through the year and the tower can close early on some days, so check the official page before you plan.
Source: Opera della Primaziale Pisana, checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed.
Tickets are timed, so check which times are available when you buy. Children under 8 are not admitted to the Tower, and under 18 must go with an adult.
Getting there
Tip
Choose the earliest slot you can get, and see the rest of the square afterwards. Do not leave the Tower to the end of the day.