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Cycling in Tuscany
Biking aruond Tuscan villages. Photo courtesy of Jon Shave via Flickr. A lot of the attraction of Tuscany is getting back to a slower life. The flavors, the landscapes, the art – it all makes us look...
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Traditional Foods in Tuscany
Crostini with some traditional Tuscan toppings – photo courtesy of Oriana Papadopulos via Flickr. The key to Tuscan food is simplicity. Fresh, seasonal produce is prepared to bring out the flavor and...
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The Tuscan Hill Town of Montepulciano
Montepulciano in Tuscany. Photo courtesy of lo.tangelini via Flickr. Many of the hill towns of Tuscany are famous for their clustered houses, cobbled streets and lovely views. To an outsider, they...
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Tasting Olive Oil in Tuscany
Wine, olive oil, this way! Many of us are familiar with the idea of wine tasting, especially in wine-rich regions like Tuscany, and sampling the local wines is a great way to explore the flavor of a...
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Tuscany in Winter
Florence in winter. Photo courtesy of scaredda via Flickr. The iconic images of Tuscany are of its rolling hills and cobbled streets, usually bathed in sunlight or fog, but there are very good reasons...
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How to Get Around in Tuscany
Fiat 500 in a Tuscan town Tuscany has long been one of the most popular places to visit in Italy, and you’ll certainly find plenty of other people there no matter when you go. Still, there are a few...
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Pienza: Tuscan Village and Pope’s Legacy
Pienza in Tuscany. Creative commons photo by stevehdc via Flickr. There are many iconic images of Tuscany that make us sigh deeply and start hunting for airline tickets. Even though many of us don’t...
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How to Spend One Perfect Day in Tuscany
Perfect Tuscan hillside. Defining what constitutes a “perfect day” in Tuscany, or anywhere else on earth, is downright impossible. One person’s version of perfect is completely different than the next...
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Tuscany in Spring
Lovely green Tuscan hills The spring and autumn have long been popular seasons for savvy travelers planning Italy trips – shoulder seasons usually mean you get to experience a nice balance of good...
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Tips for Visiting Tuscany in Summer
Leaning Tower of Pisa In Tuscany, the summer months are the most popular for tourists. It makes sense – the kids are out of school, for one thing, and the weather’s nice. Of course, with so many people...
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Tuscany in Autumn
Tuscany’s rolling hills turn golden in the autumn You’ve no doubt heard or read that savvy travelers recommend visiting Italy during its shoulder seasons – spring and autumn – to take advantage of...
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Traditional Tuscan Dishes Not to Miss
A traditional bistecca fiorentina in Tuscany. Creative commons photo by McPig via Flickr. It’s perfectly acceptable to consider “eat my way through Tuscany” a good answer when someone asks what you’re...
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8 Things You Didn’t Know About Pisa
Pisa’s baptistry is the largest in Italy Pisa is the kind of place that’s on many an Italy itinerary, and about which people think they know everything they already need to know – there’s a tower...
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The Historic University of Pisa
University of Pisa’s Botanical Gardens. Creative commons photo by AnnaKika via Flickr. Today, the most popular attraction in Pisa is its famous leaning tower, completed in 1372 – it’s one of the most...
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Three Reasons to Make Pisa Your Tuscan Homebase
When you’re planning a trip through Tuscany, most people will suggest you stay in Florence for a few days, making that your home base for exploring the region. Because most people are getting — and...
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The 17 Contrade of Siena
Some of the flags bearing symbols of the Siena contrade on display during Palio Many Italy visitors have heard about the Palio of Siena, that centuries-old bareback horse race that occurs in the Piazza...
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Take Viator With You — Download Our Insider’s Guide to Italy
At Viator, our goal has always been to help travelers find the best things to see and do around the world. Our team of travel insiders handpicks every tour, our mobile apps keep you connected on the...
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Secret Siena: The Unfinished Duomo
Siena’s beautiful cathedral The Siena Duomo sits atop a hill, its striking black-and-white striped facade a popular photo subject in the pretty Tuscan city. Plenty of visitors tour the cathedral and...
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Lucca’s Walkable Walls
Part of Lucca’s city walls In Italy, we get used to seeing castles and defensive structures in varying states of ruin, trying to imagine what they once looked like. In Lucca, not only do you not have...
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