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About Tuscany
Tuscany looks like it was painted by someone who wanted to make a point about beauty. The Val d'Orcia was literally designated a World Heritage Site for how it looks. Florence is the art history capital of the Western world.
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
Things to do in Tuscany
Florence art
Chianti wine tours
Siena
Val d'Orcia drives
Cooking classes
Thermal baths
Weather by month
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January
10C
Cool, with some rainy days.
February
12C
Cool, with some rainy days.
March
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
April
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
May
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
32C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August
31C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
October
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
November
15C
Cool, with some rainy days.
December
12C
Cool, with some rainy days.
Tuscany is the landscape that painters invented and then the real world replicated — cypress-lined roads winding between hilltop villages, vineyards quilting the Chianti hills in every shade of green and gold, and towns like San Gimignano and Montepulciano that seem constructed specifically to make you want to move to Italy permanently. The food and wine operate at an altitude most regions spend their careers trying to reach. Rent a car, get lost, and let every lunch turn into a three-hour affair.
Best areas to stay in Tuscany
Florence
The Renaissance capital — home to the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David, the Duomo, and an extraordinarily concentrated wealth of art and architecture.
Chianti Classico
The rolling wine heartland between Florence and Siena — castle-wineries, medieval villages like Greve and Panzano, and the finest Sangiovese in Italy.
Siena
A perfectly preserved medieval city centred on the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, host to the twice-yearly Palio horse race — arguably Tuscany's most beautiful urban space.
Val d'Orcia
The UNESCO-protected valley of rolling hills, cypress avenues, and hilltop towns including Pienza and Montalcino — the definitive Tuscan landscape photograph.
Getting to Tuscany
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Flights
Fly to Florence (FLR) or Pisa (PSA) from London with British Airways, easyJet, or Ryanair; Bologna and Rome are also viable entry points for Tuscany.
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From London
~2.5 hours direct from London to Pisa or Florence
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Getting around
A rental car is essential for the countryside; trains connect Florence, Siena, and Pisa efficiently. Driving in Florence city centre is restricted — stay outside the ZTL zone.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tuscany?
May to June and September to October are the golden periods — warm weather, harvests (olives and grapes in autumn), wildflowers in spring, and manageable crowds. July and August are very hot and busy, particularly in Siena and San Gimignano.
Do I need a car in Tuscany?
A rental car is strongly recommended for exploring the countryside — bus services between hilltop towns are infrequent and trains don't serve many of the most beautiful villages. Pisa, Florence, and Siena are all easily reached by train.
What wine regions should I visit in Tuscany?
The Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Siena produces Italy's most celebrated red wines. Montalcino (Brunello) and Montepulciano (Vino Nobile) in the south offer spectacular cellar door experiences with fewer crowds.
What is the best base in Tuscany?
Florence is the cultural hub with extraordinary museums; Siena is atmospheric and central for the countryside; a rural agriturismo (farmstay) in Chianti gives the most authentic Tuscan experience. Combine at least two.
Is Tuscany expensive?
Tuscany spans all budget levels — agriturismi can be excellent value, local trattorie are affordable, and wine direct from estates costs a fraction of retail price. Tourist restaurants near major sights in Florence are significantly overpriced.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
The grape harvest in September made our agriturismo stay completely magical — we helped pick, ate incredible farm-to-table dinners, and drank wine on the terrace watching the sun set over the Chianti hills. Italy at its absolute best.
Francesca L. · September 2024
★★★★★
Driving the Val d'Orcia in May with cypress trees in new leaf and wildflowers on every verge was breathtaking. The lunch at a Montalcino enoteca — Brunello by the glass, wild boar pappardelle — was the best meal of the year.
Henry C. · May 2023
★★★★★
Tuscany in truffle season (October) is extraordinary — we did a truffle hunt in the woods near San Miniato and then watched them shaved over pasta that same evening. Worth every penny of the extra cost.
Caroline W. · October 2024
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