Walking along the streets of the Pisa is perhaps the best way to explore the city. Tourists, more often than not, will see more pedestrians on the street than cars. Walking to public transportation to various shops, cafes and restaurants will take only a few minutes to an hour since the city center is quite small.

What would the city of Pisa be without its universities? The city becomes alive and animated with throngs of students going in and out of class, gathering around the streets and corners for organizations, attending shows, and even hosting parties. Famous universities in the city include the University of Pisa, Napoleonic Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, as well as Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies. Tourists must not leave the city without first having visited more of its famous landmarks and monuments including the Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza dei Cavalieri, the city museums, and so much more.