Journey back in time at the Church of San Sisto—its original 11th century stone facade is almost completely intact. Inside, find replicas of 10th- and 11th-century Islamic ceramics (the originals are in St. Matthews Museum), an Arabic funerary stone, and the rudder from a 13th- or 14th-century Pisan galley, which serve as reminders that this Tuscan city was once a global naval power.
Take a guided walking tour of Pisa to see historic center highlights, such as the Church of San Sisto, Santa Maria della Spina, and Piazza dei Cavalieri. Such tours typically include skip-the-line tickets to the Duomo complex in Piazza dei Miracoli where you can view Pisa’s famed cathedral along with the Leaning Tower and baptistery. Opt for a full-day tour to combine a Pisa visit with nearby towns of Lucca, Siena, or San Gimignano.