Besides eating and drinking there are many fun things to do in Tuscany.

Here are some suggestions:

Wine tasting

Cooking classes

Olive oil tasting

Horseback riding

Hiking

Larger Cities

Siena (30 min)

Stunning medieval city with Piazza del Campo, the Duomo di Siena, and the Palio horse race.

Arezzo (45 min)

Less touristy, with beautiful Renaissance architecture, antique markets, and Piero della Francesca’s frescoes.

Florence (1 h 15 min)

Birthplace of the Renaissance, must-visit for Michelangelo’s David, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Duomo.

Small Towns & Villages

Gaiole in Chianti (15 min)

A charming wine village with historic castles and famous Chianti wineries.

Radda in Chianti (20 min)

A medieval hilltop town with panoramic views, great for wine tastings and Tuscan countryside walks.

Castellina in Chianti (30 min)

A scenic town with underground medieval walkways and fantastic local enotecas (wine bars).

Montepulciano (1 h)

Famous for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, stunning Renaissance palaces, and wine cellars in caves.

Pienza (1 h)

The “ideal Renaissance town”, known for pecorino cheese, picturesque streets, and Val d’Orcia views.

Montalcino (1 h)

The home of Brunello di Montalcino wine, a paradise for wine lovers with stunning vineyards and fortress views.

San Gimignano (1 h 10min)

The “Medieval Manhattan”, known for its 14 surviving towers, medieval charm, and world’s best gelato.

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