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.

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How safe is Pisa?

Safety at night:

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:

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:

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:

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

3.5 /5

based on 8 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

2.7/5

Safety

3.3/5

Food

3.5/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

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

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

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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Group travel

Pisa is a historic town, I didn't experience any other activities apart from looking at the Pisa tower and eating at nearby restaurants. I also visited other cities like Venice during the same trip which offered much more like glass making workshops, gandola rides etc. Also, I got mugged there as someone stole my wallet from by bagpack eventhough it was on my back all the time, till this day I fail to understand how they did it!

Posted: July 16, 2024Experienced: May, 2017
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Romina

Romina

Germany

Solo travel

I made a quick stop for one night in Pisa while I was on my way to Genova and I loved it. The city is not so big so I easily managed to see most of it in one day. There’s a lot of tourists and people in the street so is pretty safe, but obviously I was always keeping an eye around me. The ticket to visit all the monuments and museums costs €27 and you can use it the hole day, it’s a nice activity for women who travels solo. I stayed in Safe Stay Hostel, staff is super nice and kind, and the place was clean and offer everything you could need. Truly recommend to do a quick stop in Pisa✨

Posted: June 22, 2024
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Is Pisa safe for women?

Safety index

3.3 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Pakinam

Pakinam

Pisa is a small university town, I feel pretty safe but I grew up here and I know it as my pockets so this is just my experience. Mostly there’s young people/students and tourists. Some squares can feel a little bit unsafe I think mostly because of drunk men but I think overall nothing compared to a big city.

Posted: June 11, 2025
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Barbara

Barbara

Pisa is overall a safe city. The public transportation is safe (both busses and trains), my only ever unsafe experience was a few months ago on a train when two guys started taking pictures of me, I reported them and the conductor made them leave. I would advise you to be careful during late hours around the train stations (especially stazione centrale), just for safety (it's regarded as the worst neighborhood but it's not that bad tbh). Also, look out for pickpockets!!! Especially near the train station San Rossore, there are a few women who will always try to get in the elevators or will bring umbrellas to create chaos and grab whatever they can from your purses. Aside from that Pisa is overall a pretty safe city, I'm a 20yo girl and I never had any problem. There is no transport during the night but you can rent bicycles, scooters and Pisa is pretty small so you can literally walk anywhere.

Posted: May 6, 2025
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