Pisa: Art and food beyond the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Best Guide We Could Have Asked For! Ale made our day in Pisa one of the highlights of our entire trip to Italy. He is the consummate professional and an extraordinarily knowledgeable expert. Having authored several books on Pisa—many of which are available for purchase in the official museum gift shops—his depth of knowledge is truly remarkable. Yet what impressed us most was his ability to make history engaging, fun, and relevant for our entire family of six, including our teenagers. He brought Pisa’s history, architecture, art, and culture to life through captivating stories and fascinating insights that kept everyone fully engaged. It genuinely felt like we were exploring the city with the Mayor of Pisa, as staff at the museums and historic sites greeted him warmly and were genuinely delighted to see him. His passion for Pisa is infectious, and his storytelling is second to none. If you want more than a tour—if you want an unforgettable experience—book Ale without hesitation. He is simply exceptional.

Alessandro was fantastic! We came thinking the tower was going to be the main focus, but in reality he made the city Pisa our favorite tour of the week. It was a most enjoyable experience.

Many Americans I spoke with said Pisa is just the leaning tower and everything else is boring and should be skipped. A few hours with Alessandro showing us some of the hidden details in the city made it one of my favorite stops in all of Italy. Anyone going there that does not want to be bored should book a tour with him.

Fantastic tour - Alessandro was knowledgeable, fun, and accommodating giving us a real taste of the local experience. Will definitely use him again!

Alessandro is a native of Pisa and you can tell that his love for this city he is excited to share. We arranged a "customized" trip from Florence and took the train. We are a family of four with college aged kids who wanted to see the Tower of Pisa as well as the Basilica. But, we also enjoyed combining this with some local spots for light fare, drinks, gelato. He did an awesome job with the history and arranging our tour. He was very kind and thoughtful…Not rehearsed like some! We highly recommend him!

A perfect chance to peruse Pisa. Alessandro's a warm and welcoming Guide; it's obvious he loves his city. Energetic and curious, he led us through town sharing secrets, sampling treats and seeing special sites and ultimately a chance to climb the famous tower. He is smart helping us understand the culture of his city. He is quite funny and he is kind, introducing us to friends and colleagues along the Tour. It was like visiting town with a good friend. This is how to see Pisa.