Pisa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Italy, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

Tuscany, like the whole of Italy, generally has a temperate climate, with differences depending on individual geographical areas. As Pisa is situated just a few km from the Tyrrhenian Sea, you can enjoy milder summers and winters. The best months to visit Pisa are April, May, June, September and October, with very pleasant sunny days. The summer months, July and August, can be very hot and that would make your vacation less enjoyable. June is the most popular month to visit Pisa, as the three main traditional events: the Luminara, the Regata and the Gioco del Ponte, take place during that time.

Pisa is a small city, hence the best way to see it is on foot. The company that operates Pisa’s local transport system is CPT, Compagnia Pisana Trasporti, and its information office is in Piazza Sant'Antonio. The new LAM service divides the bus network into two main lines: LAM red and LAM green, that stop at the most popular spots in the city centre, and guarantees departures every 10 minutes. You can purchase bus tickets, which you will then validate on board, at the Central Railway Station, in Via Cesare Battisti 53, or directly on board. Local, interregional, Intercity and Eurostar trains stop at Pisa Central Railway Station, connecting Pisa to the main Tuscan and Italian destinations. Train tickets are sold at the ticket office, but for short routes, up to 20 km, you can also purchase them at the newsagents. Self-service ticket machines can also be found in the station.

Pisa is home to a few taxi companies. You can find cabs near the most important tourist sites. Fare schedules are subject to change; the driver is obliged by law to start the meter at the start of every trip.

Italy uses the Type F electrical sockets with two round holes, the same as in many countries in Continental Europe. You will also encounter Type L sockets with three round holes arranged in a line. A “universal“ socket, that accepts Type C, E, F and L plugs, is commonly used in Italy. The standard voltage is 230 volts, but some hotels have special plugs for 110 or 120-volt shavers.