Things to Do and See in Tuscany

For those of you who are planning your trip to Tuscany, Italy, our blog is just the thing to help you figure it out! Full of things to see in Tuscany and unique things to do in Tuscany, whether you want to visit classic tourist attractions or try out more obscure activities and get off the beaten tourist path, you're in the right place to make sure your trip to Tuscany is the vacation of your dreams. This is our guide to Tuscany.

Whether you are going to be based in the tuscan countryside, amongst the rolling hills and picturesque villages and hilltop towns, and are looking for day trips, road trips, and outdoor activities, or if you are planning on staying in one of the towns and cities and want to see the likes of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Uffizi Gallery, we have articles with all of the information you might need about particular tourist attractions, as well as lists of things to see and do in different destinations.

We want you to have the most incredible holiday possible in Tuscany and to make memories that will last a lifetime. There are so many incredible things to do and special experiences in Tuscany. From wine tasting experiences and winery tours in the wine regions of Chianti and the stunning Val D'Orcia to exploring the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Gimignano with its medieval towers. From seeing Michelangelo's David, works by Leonardo da Vinci and other great Renaissance paintings with your own eyes in Florence's multitude of museums to trying your hand at a cooking class or joining a food tour to learn more about tuscan food and wine. From discovering the diverse Tuscan Coast from the city of Livorno to the island of Elba to soaking in the thermal baths and hot springs for free in one of the many spa towns. Or maybe you're interested in even more unique experiences in Tuscany like attending a festival within the historic city walls in Lucca, seeing the tuscan countryside from above in a hot air balloon, going for a horseback ride along a beach and enjoying the tuscan sun and much more besides.

So, if you want to plan a great trip in Tuscany and are looking for things to do and visit in Tuscany, then read on to our travel guides...

  

Punta Ala

We have discussed the stunning coastline of Tuscany on many occasions and highlighted the incredible resort towns, amazing beaches, and remarkable natural beauty of this part of the region that is often overlooked by tourists. While the famous landmarks and museums, the historic towns and gleaming cities, the rolling green hills and foggy valleys, the vineyards and endless excellent eateries of Tuscany are all lauded and well-known for a reason, the Tuscan Coast is a true must and a favourite of those in the know. Many of the above charms are just as common in this part of the world but if you find a villa on the Tuscan Coast and spend time in the area, you will also be able to enjoy the things we traditionally associate with the region, alongside some impossibly lovely seaside delights. 

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Piazza Grande, Arezzo

The idyllic beginnings of the heart-rending classic film La vita è bella (Life is Beautiful) by Roberto Benigni is purposefully fairytale-like. It is a dreamy love story set in beautiful surroundings, a wonderful and glimmering thing to hold onto when things start to go terribly wrong in the plot. A big part of making this introduction as magical as possible is the setting, Arezzo, and few other places could match the storybook quality as perfectly as this gem of a town. Those who are looking for a villa in Tuscany and a holiday spent in surroundings that seem almost too utterly idyllic to be real will find that a vacation rental in Arezzo is just the thing. If you are looking to really fall in love with Tuscany then, as with being a perfect introduction to the film, this gem of a medieval town is an ideal introduction to this most charming region of Italy. 

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Florence at sunset

When you land on our home page, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming if you don’t know exactly what you want from a holiday or have an exact desired destination in mind.


If you happen to have dates for when you want to travel in mind or you know that you definitely want certain attributes (like the number of bedrooms, if you want a private pool or not, if you want to be near a town, etc), then you can always simply use our property search filters in order to find the ideal vacation rental in Tuscany based on these requirements. We have even written a guide to help you effectively use these filters and find the villa in Tuscany of your dreams.

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Camporempoli, patio table

Our best and most impressive luxury villas in Tuscany all share a few characteristics: they tend to have private pools, boast amazing surroundings and views, be set within plush and well-manicured grounds, and have interiors that look like something from a movie set or a decor magazine. Camporempoli, in particular, has all of these things in spades. Impossibly dreamy, this is exactly the kind of property among our Tuscany Villas that people might conjure when imagining a vacation in this part of the world. So, if you’re after the proper Tuscan getaway fantasy then read on and discover more about this remarkable gem...

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Enjoying Montalcino

Wine-lovers will already have plenty of great reasons to find a villa in Montalcino and come spend some time enjoying the good life in this part of Tuscany as it is the land of Brunello and home to some of the most incredible wineries, bars, wine shops, and other wine-related establishments and businesses and events in all of Italy. However, if delicious wines are not quite enough of a draw for you on their own, then how about truly remarkable wines in the most gorgeous of settings? Montalcino truly is one of the most picturesque parts of Tuscany and it is well worth coming to deeply explore the area in and around the town – all while indulging in some incredible vintages!

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