Pisa Palaces Walking Tour (Self Guided), Pisa

As you continue your acquaintance with Pisa, you will notice that there is a lot more to see here than just a "leaning" landmark. Indeed, just like Italy in general, this particular Tuscan city boasts a glorious heritage of wonderful palaces, fit to transport you back in time.

The most beautiful palaces in Pisa are found on both sides of the Arno River, forming a multi-colored ribbon of facades. This palatial ribbon, albeit colorful, is in no way pompous, but elegant and pleasing to the eye.

During the reign of the Medici, the city was embellished: old palaces were “prepped up” and new ones appeared. There are currently about 40 of them well worth a visit, including:

Palazzo Arcivescovile (Archbishop's Palace) – the municipal seat of the archbishop of Pisa since 1472.

Palazzo della Carovana (The Convoy Palace) – the former headquarters of the Knight Order of Saint Stephen; whilst there is no particular architectural complexity to this building as such, its facade is of value.

Palazzo del Consiglio dei Dodici (Council of the Twelve Palace) – one of the most beautiful buildings in Pisa; another former property of the Order of the Knights of St. Stephen.

Palazzo delle Vedove (Widows Palace) – somewhat unassuming, the building was once inhabited by the Medici family's elderly female members – widows – hence the name.

Palazzo Blu (Blue Palace) – named for the blue color of the plaster, characteristic of St. Petersburg’s 18th-century palaces; painted in honor of the distinguished guests from Russia arrived in 1773.

To visit these and other historic palaces in Pisa and to learn their fascinating story, take our self-guided walking tour.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Albarubescens.

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Guide Name: Pisa Palaces Walking Tour
Guide Location: Italy » Pisa (See other walking tours in Pisa)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

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Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Pisa?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Pisa Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Pisa?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

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