Things to do in Tuscany

 

1. Hiking Tour of the Crete Senesi

This full-day private hiking tour and spa escape is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the unique and beautiful Tuscan countryside of the Crete Senesi (literally ‘Sienese clays’). The distinctive grey coloration of the clay-rich soil gives the landscape a lunar appearance, and the area’s gently rolling hills are ideal for hiking.

 

 2. Half-Day Hiking Tour in the Florentine Countryside

This hiking tour of the beautiful Tuscan countryside is led by an English-speaking guide, who will meet you in downtown Florence. Traveling by public bus out of the city, you will reach Grassina in about 30 minutes. This small, charming town is nestled among the rolling hills surrounding Florence.

 

3. The Craft of Pottery-Making in Tuscany

The art of Maiolica (tin-glazed pottery) has been practiced in Tuscany since the late Middle Ages. Explore this venerable tradition in a hands-on workshop in the charming town of Colle Val d’Elsa, where a skilled English-speaking ceramicist will welcome you into her atelier and teach you how to model the clay and decorate it using traditional techniques.

4. Half-Day Walking Tour of historic Cortona

Nowadays, Cortona is well known for being the backdrop of the movies “Life is Beautiful” by Roberto Benigni and Frances Mayes’ book “Under the Tuscan Sun.” Its fascinating appearance is because it was a powerful enclave in the Middle Ages, with a commanding position overlooking the Val di Chiana.

 

5. The Stories of Florence for Kids

Fun for the entire family, including the littlest ones, this tour covers all the highlights of Florence to reveal the city’s rich history through legends, true stories, and anecdotes. An engaging guide will meet you in Piazza della Repubblica to illustrate how the city grew from its ancient Roman roots. Next comes the Straw Market, where you will encounter the bronze Porcellino (“Piglet”). Legend has it that rubbing the statue’s nose will ensure your return to Florence; all those hands have given him a very shiny nose!

 

6. Private Tour of the Accademia & Uffizi

Purchase of this tour includes tickets and pre-reserved entry times for both sites. Please note that the order in which we visit the museums will depend on the ticket availability for these galleries. Both museums require visitors to pass through metal detectors before entering. While the general admission line is bypassed, any lines at the metal detectors cannot be avoided.

 

7. Guided Tour of Florence’s Cathedral & its Dome

Step up to the top of Florence’s Duomo and discover the genius of the Renaissance master, Filippo Brunelleschi. During this two-and-a-half-hour tour, you will have the chance to see what makes this building so exceptional, as well as what cutting-edge techniques the architect used to build it. It will feel like you are taking a trip back in time!

8. Medieval Florence & Its Urban Design – Shared or private tour

Ideal as an introduction to the splendors of Florence, this half-day tour is perfect for those who want a basic understanding of the culture and historical events that shaped this magnificent city.

 

9. Florence Shared Group Bike Tour

This 2.5-hour shared bike tour is the best way to get an introduction to the splendor of Florence’s centro storico with its flat city area. An expert and entertaining guide will accompany you and explain the great stories behind magnificent buildings, facades, and monuments.

 

10. Towers, Lions, and Gelato: Florence for Children

See Florence through the eyes of a child by focusing on the animals – both ferocious and friendly – found throughout the historic center. This entertaining and informative tour is a great way to learn more about this marvelous city in a light-hearted, playful manner.

 

11. Discover Tuscany on a Piaggio Vespa!

This shared, full-day excursion is an easy and fun way to discover the Tuscan countryside. Roll through Tuscany on a scooter and soak up the sights, smells, and sounds: warm winds on your face, earthy colors, the scent of thyme and rosemary… this is an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss! A comfortable minivan will bring you to Chianti country, far away from the busy city. Astride your scooter, you will ride through a picture-perfect landscape of tidy vineyards, medieval castles, magnificent villas, and silent monasteries.

 

12. Siena and San Gimignano Shared Group Tour or Private Tour

This full-day, shared-group tour allows you to travel through the marvelous Chianti countryside to two of the most fascinating towns of Tuscany, Siena, and San Gimignano, before heading up into the hills to admire a beautiful sunset and enjoying a typical Tuscan dinner in a magical location.

 

13. Two Tuscan Towns: Pisa and Lucca

Two of Tuscany’s most characteristic towns are explored in this full-day private tour of Lucca and Pisa, departing from and returning to your Florence hotel.

 

14. Private Tour of Dan Brown’s Inferno

 

Follow in the footsteps of Robert Langdon and Sienna Brooks as they make their breathtaking quest across Florence looking for the death mask made for the poet Dante shortly after he passed away in 1321. Your art historian guide will reveal the symbols, facts, and monuments contained in Dan Brown’s bestseller, “Inferno.” Even if you have already been to Florence, this tour will show you the city in a way that you’ve never seen before!

15. Cinque Terre: Day Trip from Florence – Guided Group Tour or Private Tour

The Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its incredible beauty: cliffs dotted with small medieval towns and vineyards clinging to the steep rock, sparkling blue sea, and historic buildings. This small group tour, departing from and returning to the Florence city center, offers a convenient and comfortable way to discover the colors and flavors of the Cinque Terre in just one day. An air-conditioned minivan will be your main mode of transport, and you also will get the chance to experience the area by train, boat, and on foot.

 

16. Shared Boat Tour on the Arno River

Experience Florence from a different perspective as you cruise down the Arno River, soaking up the views while enjoying your ride in a vintage gondola-style boat – the Barchetto – rowed by traditional renaioli.

 

17. Horseback Riding in Hills of Florentine Chianti

This shared tour by horseback is a unique opportunity to explore the Tuscan landscape and enjoy the extraordinary views while engaging in some physical activity in a natural setting of great beauty less than half an hour from Florence. The bonus is a delicious Tuscan meal at the end of your ride!

18. Bike Tour of the Tuscan Countryside

This shared group bike tour is a unique opportunity to explore the Tuscan landscape and enjoy the extraordinary views while engaging in physical activity in a natural setting of great beauty, just a few miles south of Florence.

 

19. David: A Jewish Hero in Renaissance Florence

The Old Testament figure of David, the young giant-killer who saved the Hebrew people from tyranny, had special meaning for Renaissance Florentines who saw their city under constant threat from envious rival states. The tour starts in the Piazza della Repubblica, the site of Florence’s former Jewish Ghetto; it was dismantled in the late 19th century when the city center was modernized.

 

20. Palazzo Vecchio: Museum, Excavations and Tower

Immerse yourself for a couple of hours in the captivating time capsule that is Palazzo Vecchio. Begun at the end of the 13th century, this imposing stone fortress served as the seat of Florence’s city government for over 700 years. This small-group tour will begin with the archaeological excavations beneath the palace, where you can admire the ancient theater of the Roman colony Florentia.

 

21. Private Bike Tour of Lucca from Florence

This bike tour offers a unique opportunity to explore areas of great natural and architectural beauty, located about 50 miles west of Florence, while engaging in invigorating physical activity. It’s the perfect way to get an introduction to the splendor of Lucca’s historic center, with its flat terrain.

22. The Genius of Michelangelo

A prodigious genius and the world’s most celebrated Western artist, Michelangelo’s 75-year-long career produced many seminal works of art that are found in Florence. Discover what distinguishes him as a master as you make your way through the museums and monuments of this splendid city to focus on one man’s brilliance.

 

23. Fashion and Shopping in Florence

Florentine artisans are some of the most skilled in the world and this walking tour introduces you to them: goldsmiths, fine leather craftsmen, wood carvers, perfumers, or makers of handmade Florentine paper are just some of the choices. Select which workshops you wish to visit based on your personal preferences.

 

24. Renaissance Craftsmen of the 21st Century

See Florence through the eyes of a child by focusing on the animals – both ferocious and friendly – found throughout the historic center. This entertaining and informative tour is a great way to learn more about this marvelous city in a light-hearted, playful manner.

 

25.  Private Tour of Perugia, Assisi and Lake Trasimeno

This tour offers a little bit of everything: countryside, cultural sites, art, lake views, rolling hills, and religion. You will be picked up from your Florence hotel and travel across the border from Tuscany to Umbria, where the first stop on this small-group excursion is Passignano sul Trasimeno. The walls and fortress of this medieval town are still standing, but they won’t obstruct your view of the breathtaking Lake Trasimeno.

 

26. Masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery

This tour focuses on select masterpieces from the outstanding Uffizi Gallery collection. With an illustrious history as the oldest public art museum in the world, the Uffizi is a veritable pantheon of Western master painters.

 

27. Shopping at Prada and Winery Visit in the Chianti Classico

Shopping and wine are the themes of this full-day excursion to the Chianti countryside. An English-speaking private driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to The Prada Outlet, located a 60-minute drive from downtown Florence.

 

28. A Walk through the History of Florence & A Visit to the Accademia Gallery

 

This private tour begins in Piazza della Repubblica, the city’s forum in ancient Roman times. You will walk toward Piazza della Signoria, an L-shaped square that is dominated by Palazzo della Signoria (also called Palazzo Vecchio). This colossal Romanesque fortress is one of the most impressive town halls in Tuscany.

29. Fast Cars, Slow food: Full-Day Tour of the Motor Valley

Emilia Romagna is internationally known as being the home of some of the world’s premier motor manufacturers, as well as for its sublime food culture. On this full-day tour, you will have the chance to learn about the extraordinary history of the Prancing Horse, founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1928, and experience the local gastronomy at the same time.

 

30. Discovering Siena’s Masterpieces

Ideal as an introduction to the splendors of Siena, this half-day private walking tour is perfect for those who want a basic understanding of the culture and historical events that shaped this magnificent city. Siena is so lovely and well-preserved that UNESCO has declared its medieval city center a World Heritage Site. The tour begins in front of the Basilica of San Domenico, where you will learn about Saint Catherine of Siena’s mystic life (as well as see holy relics consisting of the Saint’s head and thumb); you will explore many picturesque corners of the historic center.

 

31. Italy’s Most Glorious Creations: Pizza & Gelato

What are the most glorious Italian culinary creations? Pizza and gelato, of course! Join this informative and entertaining class.

32. Learn to Cook a Florentine Meal

Step into the private kitchen of Francesca di Leonardo and learn how to cook a traditional Florentine meal. Together, you’ll prepare a four-course meal using fresh, local ingredients, while Francesca shares her cooking secrets and special techniques. Finally, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labor, dining around the kitchen table.

 

33. Become a Tuscan Chef for a Day

When in Florence, cook like a real Tuscan chef! This shared cooking class takes place in a typical Tuscan setting— a fully equipped, professional kitchen located just a few steps from the Duomo and the Central Market.

 

34. Learn to Cook a Tuscan Meal

The cooking class of Chef Emma Mantovani takes place in her farmhouse situated on a top of a hill, with a 360-degree view on the Val d’Elsa, only 10 miles from San Gimignano.

 

35. Chianti Nord Wine Tour: Half Day

Produced in the undulating hills of the Tuscan countryside between Florence and Siena, the famous Chianti Classico wine is known and celebrated all over the world. Tidy rows of vineyards set amidst historic villages and silvery-green olive trees are the scenic backdrop for this half-day wine excursion to Chianti Country.

36. Italian Wines: North to South

Keen to know more about Italian wines and the way they differ throughout Italy? Your sommelier will take you on a trip from north to south, discovering the best wines produced in three of the 20 Italian regions – not necessarily the most well-known, but certainly of the highest quality.

 

37. Super Tuscan Wines – A Small Group Guided Tour

Tidy rows of vineyards, silvery-green olive trees and the inky exclamation points of cypresses are the scenic backdrop for this shared, full day small group excursion to the Chianti area where one of the world’s most famous wines is produced.

 

38. Montepulciano & Pienza: Full Day Wine Tour

This full-day excursion is a celebration of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, one of Italy’s most outstanding red wines made from a skillful blend of Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero and Mammolo grapes.

 

39. At the Florentine Market

Take a trip back in time to discover the traditions of Florentine market shopping and cooking. Francesca di Leonardo will take you to the San Lorenzo market, introducing you to local produce and customs. Together you’ll select the freshest ingredients before returning to Francesca’s home to cook a traditional Tuscan meal. This culinary adventure allows you to learn about Italian culture in the most intimate setting — dinner around the family table.

 

40. Winery Visit & Lunch at San Polo Estate by Allegrini

Noble and seductive, Brunello di Montalcino is a grand red wine born in the heart of the hills around Siena, boasting worldwide recognition and acclaim. Discover one of its best expressions at the San Polo Estate in the southeastern part of Montalcino. The estate is a joint project of Marilisa Allegrini and NYC-based Winebow’s Leonardo Lo Cascio and is comprised of 52 total acres, 40 of which harbor the precious vines.

 

41. Chianti Sud Wine Tour: Full Day

Produced in the undulating hills of the Tuscan countryside between Florence and Siena, the famous Chianti Classico wine is known and celebrated all over the world. Tidy rows of vineyards set amidst historic villages and silvery-green olive trees are the scenic backdrop for this full-day wine excursion to Chianti Country.

 

42. Vino and Gelato

 

It may sound like a strange combination, but gelato and wine are two of Florence’s best-known creations, so why not explore them together?

43. Archi-Wine Tour: When Architects Meet Winemakers in the Val d’Orcia (Full Day)

Design and wine are the themes of this full-day excursion to Montepulciano where modern wineries conceived with a contemporary flair provide wine-tasting opportunities that are sure to please wine enthusiasts with a passion for cutting-edge art.

 

44. Cooking Up a Perfect Sienese Meal

If you dream of spending your morning learning how to cook a traditional Tuscan meal, this hands-on experience can help you fulfill that dream and come away with beautiful memories. Chef Lella’s cooking class takes place in her culinary school located in the heart of Siena, just a short walk from Piazza del Campo. Siena’s cuisine is known to be simple yet flavorful and is distinguished by the excellence of the ingredients.

 

45. Chianti Sud Wine Tour: Half Day

Produced in the undulating hills of the Tuscan countryside between Florence and Siena, the famous Chianti Classico wine is known and celebrated all over the world. Tidy rows of vineyards set amidst historic villages and silvery-green olive trees are the scenic backdrop for this half-day wine excursion to Chianti Country.

46. Private Cooking Class with Antinori’s Osteria di Passignano in Chianti

Experience the inimitable flavors of traditional Tuscan cuisine and award-winning Antinori wines in this one-of-a-kind cooking lesson, tour and lunch or dinner with the one-star Michelin Osteria di Passignano in the heart of Chianti country.

 

47. Winery Visit & Tasting at Cantina Antinori in Chianti Classico

Antinori is a name that elicits reverence, respect, and awe in the world of wine. This Tuscan family has been making wine for 26 generations, and a tour and tasting at their state-of-the-art cantina in the heart of beautiful Chianti country is an unforgettable experience. Departing from your Florence hotel, you will head to the brand-new Antinori cantina – the world headquarters of their brand – located in San Casciano Val di Pesa, only a scenic, half-hour drive through the undulating hills of Tuscany.

 

48. Badia a Passignano and The Great Antinori Wines

Immerse yourself in a private, sublime wine experience hosted by the great Antinori family at Badia a Passignano, a fourth-century abbey founded by the archbishop of Florence in an enchanting, wooded spot 18 miles south of Florence.

 

49. Montecarlo and the Villas of Lucca

For centuries, the people of Montecarlo and the beautiful surrounding villages have carefully worked the fertile, green fields of Tuscany. It is thanks to the efforts of these tireless “keepers of the land” that the beauty of Mother Nature has been so immaculately preserved here. Meet the people, tour the castles and villas, and try some of the province’s most exquisite wines on this half-day or full-day wine excursion.

50. Winery Visit & Guided Visit of Siena and San Gimignano

For centuries, the people of Montecarlo and the beautiful surrounding villages have carefully worked the fertile, green fields of Tuscany. It is thanks to the efforts of these tireless “keepers of the land” that the beauty of Mother Nature has been so immaculately preserved here. Meet the people, tour the castles and villas, and try some of the province’s most exquisite wines on this half-day or full-day wine excursion.

 

51. Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour: Full Day

Noble and seductive, Brunello di Montalcino is a grand red wine that is born in the heart of the hills around Siena. It is the work of one man, Ferruccio Biondi-Santi, whose patient efforts first brought this wine to light in 1888. Celebrate his invention on this full-day wine excursion to Brunello country.

 

52. Classic Tuscan Red Wines

This wine tasting takes place under the vaulted ceiling of the Enoteca Alessi wine bar, surrounded by glass cabinets filled with fine grappas, whiskies, and cognac. Your sommelier will take you through Tuscany’s best flavors in this fascinating tour dedicated to Tuscan wines and delicacies.

 

53. Archi-Wine Tour: When Architects Meet Winemakers in Tuscany (Full Day)

Contemporary architecture generally seeks to dissociate itself from the world of emotions in order to create a rational relationship between building and man, devoid of all emotion. In some places, though, the synergy between architecture and its surroundings has been recreated. This is the case at two unique Tuscan wineries where indigenous style and age-old traditions have embraced modern designs and technologies.

 

54. Florentine Masters: Art & Wine

This tour focuses on select masterpieces from the outstanding Uffizi Gallery collection. With an illustrious history as the oldest public art museum in the world, the Uffizi is a veritable pantheon of Western master painters.

 

55. Tuscan Cooking: Fruits and Flavors of Chianti Country

For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, travel to the Badia a Coltibuono, an evocative 11th century abbey in the heart of Tuscany that is also the cooking school of famed cookbook writer, Lorenza de Medici. In this hands-on lesson you will prepare a traditional Tuscan meal with Badia’s Florentine chef, Andrea Gagnesi, and taste world-class wines and olive oils produced on the estate.

56. Olive Trees in A Tuscan Landscape

Renowned for its picturesque landscape, punctuated by dark, green cypresses and silvery-green olive trees, Tuscany produces one of the finest olive oils in Italy. This tour will take you to the heart of the Tuscan oil kingdom, where the olives are still picked by hand from ancient olive trees.

 

57. Sassicaia and the Coastal Wines Tour: Full Day

Wine connoisseurs will certainly be familiar with the name, Sassicaia. This wine’s ultra-famous status comes from the fact that it is one of the world’s most expensive and precious wines; so famous that it even has a car dedicated to it, the FIAT 500 by Aznom. Sassiccaia’s superb quality is due to the labors of Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta who painstakingly planted French Cabernet grapes along the Tuscan coast and reaped the benefits of this non-indigenous grape’s superior flavor.

 

58. Florence for Foodies: A Small Group Tour

During this 3.5-hour small group tour you will be immersed in a magical tasting experience, enjoying eight genuine, exquisite Italian dishes typical of the Florentine cuisine. The delectable food combined with the elegant and beautiful surroundings will create an experience that is impossible to forget. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will take you to the best foodie gems in Florence, many of which are located in lovely non-touristy areas.

 

59. Women in a Man’s World: Tuscan Wine Tasting

Don’t tell Donatella Cinelli Colombini that women are the “weaker sex”! Her Casato delle Prime Donne winery in the gorgeous, UNESCO-protected landscape of the Val d’Orcia right outside Montalcino is unique in Italy – all of the winemakers are women and the Brunello they produce has won many awards.

 

60. Decadent Indulgence – Wine & Chocolate in Florence

Italy is the land of sweet indulgence: nothing says decadence quite like mouth-watering chocolates accompanied by dessert wines hand-picked as perfect choco-complements. In this wine and chocolate tasting, you will delight your palate with a luxurious selection of chocolates as well as three wines specifically chosen by our sommelier to go with them.

 

61. Immerse yourself in Tuscan cuisine at Il Maccherone

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, a mere 20-minute ride from Florence, lies Il Maccherone, a family-owned trattoria that has earned itself a wonderful reputation for preserving the authentic flavors of Tuscany while simultaneously capitalizing on innovative culinary techniques. As such, Il Maccherone is the perfect venue for both traditional and modern-day Tuscan cooking classes.

 

62. Balsamic Vinegar Tasting

Wine tastings are famous, but have you ever heard about a balsamic vinegar tasting? This phenomenon is becoming ever more popular with gourmet travelers and those who are curious about how Italians eat.

 

63. Tasting Wines in the Heart of Siena

An enoteca installed in a 17th-century building right off Siena’s beautiful Piazza del Campo is the perfect place for a wine tasting that will please your taste buds and stimulate your mind. These classes in wine appreciation last approximately one hour and are led by an expert sommelier who presents four wines to teach you about the history of the varietal, its cultural significance, and professional tasters’ tricks to savoring wine and describing its flavors. Great for beginning wine lovers and specialists alike, you will learn alongside other wine enthusiasts like yourself (up to 12 participants).

 

64. Making Pizza and Gelato with Kids in Florence

Immerse your family in this fun and healthy cooking experience! You will learn to make traditional Italian pizza, one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet, in a real wood oven, following a recipe that can easily be replicated at home using your conventional oven.

 

65. From Market to Table: A Small Group Tuscan Cooking Class

What is more fascinating and entertaining than discovering a region through the rituals of its cuisine? This is your opportunity to enjoy a fantastic cooking lesson that combines the city with the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

 

66. Olive Oil: From Tree to Table

Olive oil is a supremely healthy food and one of the most important ingredients in Italian cuisine. This cooking class is designed for passionate home cooks and people who would like to learn the properties and secrets of olive oil. Join this private cooking class to learn how to prepare exciting and easy-to-make recipes using olive oil.

67. Cinque Terre: Sailing and Wine Tour from Florence

This sailing tour is an unforgettable way to learn more about the gorgeous region of Liguria that stretches from La Spezia up to the Cinque Terre. This full-day excursion includes lunch and two wine tastings; it departs from and returns to your Florence hotel.

 

68. Beers & Bites in Florence

Florence is nothing if not a feast for the senses, and on this walking tour of the lively Oltrarno neighborhood, you will be introduced to some of the city’s most celebrated craft beers and their traditional food pairings.

 

69. Winery Visit & Lunch at Palazzo Vecchio

Situated on the road between Montepulciano and Cortona near the Val di Chiana lies Fattoria Palazzo Vecchio, a 70-acre historic estate dating back to the 13th century. From its origins as a foundling’s hospital and then a country estate of the Medici family used to spy on the nearby papal states, Palazzo Vecchio is now owned by the Sbernadori family and is dedicated to quality winemaking.

 

70. Tour the Tuscan Countryside in a Vintage FIAT 500!

Would you like to experience the best that Tuscany has to offer? Combine a visit to a Chianti winery with a scenic drive through the rolling Tuscan hills in a classic Italian car: the vintage Fiat 500. Cruise down winding roads and past vineyards at the wheel of the iconic little car that is the post-war symbol of freedom, taking in the gorgeous views as your guide entertains you with regional history and local knowledge. You’ll be part of a colorful convoy of vintage 500s, and the guide who leads the tour is connected to the other cars by radio.

 

71. An Aperitivo in Lucca

Explore the history and flavors of Lucca with a walking tour of the city with an English-speaking guide. This 2.5-hour tour departs from the train station. You will venture along the fortress-like city walls on the way to the city center. Here you will admire, from the outside, the grand cathedral of San Martino which houses the renowned relic referred to as the Holy Face of Lucca. Next stop is Piazza San Michele in Foro to see where the locals like to socialise.

 

 

72. San Miniato and Truffles in Tuscany: A Full Day Excursion

This full-day culinary expedition will introduce you to the wonderful world of truffles and give you a taste of one of Italy’s best biodynamic wines. No gourmet morsel is as exotic and luxurious as the white truffle – il tartufo bianco. These delicacies, which can cost thousands of dollars per pound, grow only in the wild and can only be found by expert foragers aided by their highly trained dogs.

73. Chianti Classico – Shared Group Guided Tour

This full-day culinary expedition will introduce you to the wonderful world of truffles and give you a taste of one of Italy’s best biodynamic wines. No gourmet morsel is as exotic and luxurious as the white truffle – il tartufo bianco. These delicacies, which can cost thousands of dollars per pound, grow only in the wild and can only be found by expert foragers aided by their highly trained dogs.

 

74. Winery Visit & Tasting in Chianti

A haven of vineyards and olive groves in the heart of Chianti, Fattoria Casa Sola is dedicated to not only making exceptional terroir-laden products, but also sharing their passion for the history and culture of their land with all.

 

75. Flavors of Lucca

 

On this small group walking tour lead by an English-speaking guide, you will indulge in the culinary traditions of Lucca as you learn about the town’s illustrious history. The starting point for this tour is Lucca train station. From here you will stroll along the fortified walls, built in order to protect the city from outside invaders and from the overflows of the Serchio river. Today they act as a pleasant public walkaway, shaded by centuries-old trees.

 

76. Truffle Hunting in Tuscany: A Full Day Excursion in Crete Senesi

Experience a real Tuscan truffle hunt by taking part in our full-day culinary expedition to the lovely hill town of San Giovanni d’Asso in the very heart of the Sienese countryside. You will meet a trifolaio (truffle hunter) and learn about the area’s food traditions and local truffle varieties. Then, armed with this knowledge and accompanied by the trifolaio and his trained truffle dogs, you’ll head out on your very own search for these precious (and pricey!) underground mushrooms.

 

77. Chianti Nord Wine Tour: Full Day

Produced in the undulating hills of the Tuscan countryside between Florence and Siena, the famous Chianti Classico wine is known and celebrated all over the world. Tidy rows of vineyards set amidst historic villages and silvery-green olive trees are the scenic backdrop for this full-day wine excursion to Chianti Country.

 

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