10 Things to do in Tuscany
Tuscany is not a place you simply visit—it’s a place you feel. With its layered history, sublime cuisine, and lyrical landscapes, the region invites you to slow down, discover, savour, and above all: to connect. These 10 carefully chosen experiences will immerse you in the true Tuscan way of life.
1. Lose yourself in Florence before 9 AM
Beyond the crowds and queues, a quieter Florence awaits—soft, awakening, almost intimate. Walk along the Arno at sunrise, watch the light touch the Duomo, and sip a cappuccino at a local bar where the morning paper is still king.
2. Wine tasting in the hills of Chianti
Forget the map and follow the signs for “vino”. Each winding road leads to a story: a family-run vineyard, centuries-old cellars, a table shaded by fig trees. One sip of Chianti Classico, and you're tasting the land itself.
3. Spend a day on the Etruscan Coast
Visit towns like Bolgheri or Populonia—where the scent of pine and sea salt mingle, and ancient ruins overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. Mix culture with a beach stroll and a seafood lunch laced with lemon and verbena.
4. Saturday market in Arezzo
Antiques, Tuscan linens, hand-thrown ceramics. This is more than a market—it’s a stage of street musicians, espresso at the bar, and a celebration of local life. The perfect place to find something truly unique.
5. Wander the lanes of Pienza
The ideal Renaissance town—compact, harmonious, human in scale. Stroll along the Via dell’Amore, taste artisan pecorino, and feel how a town without hurry can be the ultimate luxury.
6. Cook with a Tuscan Nonna
Learn not from books, but from hands. Roll pasta dough on a wooden table, pick herbs from the garden, and discover how food is a love language. Later: lunch beneath the pergola with your own creations and a glass of local wine.
7. Watch the sunset over the Val d’Orcia
Some places silence you. The golden hills, cypress rows, and gentle curves of the Val d’Orcia are just that. Find a viewpoint near San Quirico or Monticchiello, and let the stillness do its work.
8. Bathe in the thermal waters of Bagno Vignoni
Where the village square is a hot spring. Unwind in a natural spa, gaze over the valley, and let the mineral-rich waters quiet your thoughts and restore your body.
9. Cycle the cypress-lined roads around Lucca
Rent a vintage bike, pack a picnic, and follow the old city walls or head into the countryside. Tuscany reveals itself beautifully on two wheels—through vineyards, villas, and sunflower fields.
10. Stay in and do nothing
Sometimes the richest experience is to simply stop. Wake to a view, swim in your private pool, read in the shade, dine under the olive trees. In Tuscany, doing nothing is a refined art form.
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