Is Pisa Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Pisa generally offers a safe travel experience for solo female travelers. While overall crime rates are low, like any tourist destination, it is common sense to always stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings, particularly in crowded areas. Local customs and norms are respectful towards women. However, you may experience occasional catcalling or unsolicited attention. Proper precautions should include avoiding lonely streets at night and not exposing valuables in public. Local authorities are usually helpful and most people understand English.

Safety rating

3.4 /5

Based on 9 experiences from female travelers

4.2 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.5 /5

Based on 6 experiences from local women

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How safe is Pisa?

Safety at night:Safe

Pisa, generally has a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, even at night. Though as with any city, it's advisable to be cautious, stay in well-lit areas, avoid deserted streets, and always remain aware of your surroundings. The area around the Leaning Tower is often bustling with tourists and locals until late, offering a certain level of security. Violent crime is quite rare, nonetheless, it is better to not carry valuables and not to flaunt expensive devices openly. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing may occur in crowd, but overall, Pisa is a safe city to wander in, when one exercises general precautions.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Pisa is generally safe. Buses and trains are reliable and punctual, and many routes operate from early morning until late at night. Taxi services are also readily available and secure. The drivers are professional and the vehicles are well-maintained. However, as in any place, it is always advised to stay alert and keep track of your belongings to prevent pickpocketing or other minor theft incidents which may occur occasionally. Keep your personal items close and be aware of the people around you.

Street harassment:Low

In Pisa, the level of street harassment isn't significant. The locals are typically friendly and respectful towards tourists. The locals, particularly those in tourist spots, tend to be helpful and kind to visitors. However, general precautions should still be taken especially during late-night hours and in less crowded places. Always be aware of your surroundings and act confidently, in the unlikely event that an uncomfortable situation arises.

Petty crimes:Low

Pisa is relatively safe when it comes to petty crimes. Pickpocketing and bag snatching can occasionally occur, particularly in crowded places like train stations and popular tourist areas including the Leaning Tower area. However, with a bit of vigilance and taking routine safety precautions, such as not showcasing valuable items openly & keeping your belongings close to you, these risks can be extensively minimized.

Is Pisa worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.6 /5

based on 9 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3/5

Safety

3.4/5

Food

3.7/5

Budget-friendly

3.2/5

Juliette

France

Solo travel

I went in Pisa in April 2025 for an ERASMUS exchange. I felt safe in Pisa, even at night. I would recommend to people visiting Pisa to visit la piazza delle vettovaglie at night, especially on Saturday’s because there is a lot of local here and they were very kind to me. I also recommend you to go on the street foods shops next to the liceo carducci, the food is delicious.

Posted: August 23, 2025

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Couple travel

I was safe... Because I drove my car too.. maybe.. but most expensive for me .. anyway it was still a great moment and I'll keep remembering it since my death.. some people are amazing... I took rbnb .. safe place...

Posted: June 4, 2025

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Solo travel

It was quite safe but there were people trying to stop you on the road to make you buy something and if you don't look ahead and walk away they kinda bother you. Other than that it's generally safe as long as you stay on the main roads, until midnight I as a solo traveller felt quite safe although most of the restaurants close by 9-10 so it's a bit too quiet and if you don't like it it may come off as eerie

Posted: May 25, 2025

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Alessia

Italy

Solo travel

Went to Pisa to see a long distance friend of mine, i had already been there with my family when i was younger, i remember the main place (where the leaning tower is) was really busy with tourists and the bars near there were expensive, but if you stay for the night and go to the city center (10 min walk from the tower) you will find lots of shops, ice cream bars, etc. There are many many university students from all over italy and they usually all meet up in these bars. I felt safe with my friends both during the day and night, some creepy drunk men at very late night but just dont go near them… overall tho a very beautiful city!!

Posted: April 23, 2025

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Ariadna

Italy

Solo travel

I found it to be a moderately safe city. The city was quite clean and well-maintained. Having a coffee in front of the tower was a delightful experience. It's a smaller city, easy to navigate. Overall, I enjoyed my time there.

Posted: January 2, 2025Experienced: October, 2024

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Is Pisa safe for women?

Safety index

3.5 /5

Based on 6 local experiences

Crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 6 local experiences

Agnese

I always walk alone, also at night and also drunk, never had any problems. It can happen that someone stops you to talk to you, but it never happened to me when alone. Still, remember that we're in Italy and not in some Scandinavian village :)

Posted: August 20, 2025

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