Things to do

Love shopping? Then you’ve chosen a great place to book your holiday villa. In Tuscany, you’ll find a mix of shopping experiences, whether you want to buy the latest designer clothes or a chunk of tasty local cheese. Tuscany is well...

Don’t miss out on the chance to experience some of the festivals and wonderful local events that Tuscany has to offer. Tuscany is home to many historic towns and charismatic cities, both of which hold exciting and fascinating events throughout...

Tuscany sits on the western coast of Italy and is a region rich in history and heritage, dotted with ancient buildings and sleepy farming communities among the lush and rolling countryside. The hot sun and long, warm days have encouraged a surprising...

Tuscany is a great choice for families looking for a fun and relaxing break. There are plenty of attractions here for kids – big and small – enough to fill every day of a villa holiday in Tuscany.  Get the adrenalin walking...

Rich in art, history, culture and traditions, Tuscany also has fabulous scenery, great food and superb wine - all the ingredients of a relaxing holiday destination. Add the fact that it has some of Italy's finest golf courses and it makes the...

Fishing at Lake Quornia Fall hook, line and sinker for a spot of fishing at Lake Quornia. This peaceful little lake can be found amid the vineyards between Castellina and Monteriggioni. Just follow the signs to Ristorante Vallechiara, where the...

While on holiday you might want to continue to partake in your favorite sport especially if you have some extra time for yourself. The following are the tennis courts in Tuscany, Orvieto and Perugia where you can go and play...

L'Eroica is a vintage bike race which takes place at the beginning of October in Gaiole in Chianti in Tuscany, normally the first Sunday. It started in 1997 and aims to reenact historical cycling. It is open to everyone as long as a vintage...

The Chianti Sculpture Park is located in Pievasciata, about 10km north of Siena and is the perfect place to sniff out some art in Tuscany while still enjoying its glorious sunshine. It’s a permanent exhibition of 26 contemporary installations...

Tuscany’s lush green hills, interlaced with vineyards, olive groves and pine forests, bears many culinary fruits. The most treasured of all is the truffle – and we’re not talking about the chocolate variety. The Romans adored...

Italy is renowned for the high quality of its olive oil, and rightly so. Some of the best comes from Tuscany, with single-estate bottled oil being the most highly prized and the most expensive. The soil, type of tree, amount of sunshine and the...

The Chiantigiana (or simply the SR 222), the road connecting Florence to Siena, is one of the most beautiful driving routes in Italy, passing acre upon acre of vineyards producing the world-famous Chianti Classico DOCG.

Tuscany, with its undulating hills and Mediterranean climate, boasts an illustrious history of winemaking. The region’s terroir provides the quintessential conditions for cultivating exceptional wines. Renowned predominantly for its red wines,...

Castellina in Chianti (578m) – Castagnoli (427 m) – Bivio Talciona (150m) – Church of Sant’ Agnese (410m) – Castellina in Chianti Distance: 41km Time: 4 hours Road surface: Unpaved for about half the ride, then...

When you think of Tuscany, one of the first things that come to mind is probably the stunning landscapes of vineyards and olive groves. But if at night, you look up above the beautiful countryside into the night sky, you will soon learn why Tuscany...

Tuscany, renowned for its art, architecture, and culinary delights, also boasts a hidden gem: thermal springs. Nestled predominantly around Monte Amiata, a dormant volcano in the province of Siena faces the rolling hills of the Val d'Orcia to the...

Coffee! Most of us start our day with an aromatic cup of coffee at breakfast to wake up, regular coffee that is. No misunderstanding here, we order a cappuccino when out for a nice dinner or when we are on holiday in Italy. Sometimes we drink an...

We have chosen some of our favourite self-guided walks with the best restaurants to help make your Tuscan walk dreams a reality, the walks are designed for experienced walkers who enjoy being independent. As there's no strict schedule to follow...

Come on in, the water's great! Ever since Michele Tameni's 'Wild Swimming Italy' hit the book shelves in 2014, swimming in lakes, pools, rivers, springs and waterfalls has soared in popularity across Italy. With its abundance of...

Whether you are travelling as a couple, a family or as part of a larger group, why not enhance your visit to Tuscany with additional experiences to learn more about the region's rich culture?  When you book through To Tuscany, our team...