There are certain unbelievably famous tourist attractions that a large percentage of travellers will want to take in if they end up in specific destinations like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, the Giant’s Causeway, the Grand Canyon, the Louvre, the Acropolis, the Colosseum, Mount Fuji, the Sydney Opera House, Christ the Redeemer, the Hollywood sign, et cetera. Of course, some will be content enough to glimpse these landmarks from afar and some of these attractions cannot even actually be approached but for those that can and want to visit such places and attractions, a big question quickly arises: when?
The when of it all is extremely important as such spots are often incredibly busy and who wants to deal with stress of crowds and queues on vacation?
Say, for example, you find a villa in Tuscany and you want to see the iconic and world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Well, you don’t want to waste a huge chunk of your trip waiting around, do you? To make the most of your time on vacation in Tuscany and to enjoy an outing to this beloved landmark, here are our tips on the best time to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa:
As it is one of Italy’s most famous attractions, it can be hard to fully avoid the crowds, however, if you want to beat the masses, it is always best to plan your visit during the week. Overall, Tuesday and Wednesday tend to be quieter days. However, it does depend on the time of day that you visit, as well as the day itself.
Heading there for opening at 9am is your best bet for smaller crowds and shorter lines but going later in the evening is also a good option as the numbers decrease throughout the afternoon. Plus, if you visit the tower early in the morning or later in the evening you will not only will get to experience the tower with fewer people around, but the lighting during these times can create some truly breathtaking views and shots.
According to the popular times listed by Google based on the visits to the Leaning Tower when you search for the landmark, the times when there are generally the smallest number of visitors are (in order of least busy to less busy): Wednesdays at 9am, Fridays at 9am, Mondays at 9am, Thursdays at 9am, and Tuesdays at 9am, Tuesdays at 5pm, Wednesdays at 5pm, and Mondays at 5pm.
If you want to visit without having to worry or debate about when to go at all, you can opt for the ultimate VIP experience, by booking a private tour of the tower. Many private tours packages that include a visit to the Leaning Tower while exploring Pisa or that are specifically just a tour of the tower itself allow you to skip the lines completely. Plus, you’ll get the inside scoop on the tower’s history and architecture from a knowledgeable guide. Various companies and tour groups offer different types of tours or tour packages according to different themes and different price points so you simply have to find the right one for you. TripAdvisor have a lot of options listed on their website and you can search these by duration, language, price, and more – easy!
With all of this in mind, you are armed with the knowledge necessary to book the right kind of experience or plan the right sort of outing to the Leaning Tower for you. Whether you’re looking to beat the crowds or indulge in a private tour, we’ve got you covered! So, book your luxury villa in Pisa today and get ready for an unforgettable Italian adventure including ticking a visit to this iconic landmark off your bucket list.