Is it Worth Visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa with Kids?

This post is an honest opinion about whether or not it’s worth visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa with kids. Keep reading to see if we regretted this stop or if it was a family favorite!

Where is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in the city of Pisa, in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is situated in the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), near the Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery. Pisa is about 53 miles west of Florence and it’s easy to get to Pisa from Florence by train.

Can I Take a Day Tour to the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

If you’re not sure that you want to take the train by yourself and navigate to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, there’s always an option to join a tour. Some of the tours require kids to be at least 8 years old. 

What is the Best Way to Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

If you are visiting with younger kids, I'd say take the bus. Otherwise, you’ll see tons of people walking and it’s not hard to follow along.

Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa Free?

It’s totally free if you just want to go there and take photos of the outside of the Pisa Tower. But, if you want to go INSIDE the Pisa bell tower, you’ll need a tower ticket.

What’s it Like Climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa

When we got inside, we went right to the middle so we could look up and see just how tall it is. Then, we headed over to the spiral staircase and started climbing.

What’s it Like Climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa

As you walk around, you’ll notice a tiny spiral staircase that allows you to go up to the Bell Tower area. This was seriously cool and we really felt like we conquered the Leaning Tower of Pisa at this point!

Did My Kids Enjoy the Pisa Leaning Tower?

Both kids LOVED their Leaning Tower of Pisa experience. My 6-year-old thought it was fun to pose with photos and debate whether or not the tower was actually leaning. Spoiler: it DOES lean!

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