10 Places you MUST see in Tuscany

Here you will find tips for places worth seeing on your holiday in Tuscany. Need inspiration to find your dream accomodation in Tuscany? Here you can take a look at our selection of holiday homes and apartments in Tuscany. Also take a look at our most sustainable holiday choices.

1. Florence

The cradle of the Renaissance. A must, but best to visit during spring or autumn. Read more about Florence.

2. Lucca

Beautiful, old town surrounded by an impressive city wall. Lucca offers narrow cobbled streets, beautiful piazzas and a number of cozy specialty shops. The center has little traffic, which makes it easy and peaceful to walk around the streets, and enjoy “la bella vita”. Read more about Lucca.

3. Siena

The most beautiful city in Tuscany. Siena is rough, vibrant and intimate. Everything at once. Old Siena city is car free! Read more about Siena.

4. Chianti

Tuscany’s most important wine district. Drive along the famous SR 222 road that runs between Florence and Siena. The road winds its way through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Along this route are several charming villages and vineyards. See our holiday homes in Chianti.

5. Cinque Terre

Actually located on the Ligurian coast, but a great idea to include as many want a day trip to the Cinque Terre when they are on holiday in Tuscany. The 5 cities lie like patches of color, sandwiched between steep mountain slopes and in small coves, right down into the azure Mediterranean waters. Here you can walk along a coastal path from town to town. Read more about Cique Terre.

6. San Gimignano

Known for its numerous tall towers. In San Gimignano, the world’s best ice cream (gelato) is sold in Piazza della Cisterna. Read more about San Gimignano.

7. Volterra

Cozy medieval town towering high on a mountain top. The city was used as a backdrop for the filming of the movie Twilight. Do not be surprised if you pass the occasional cyclist on your way up to Volterra. Cycling is popular in this area and the slopes up to Volterra are a good test of strength and endurance. From the city there are great views over beautiful Tuscan countryside. Inside the city center, it is relaxing to stroll around and maybe sit down for a meal at one of the city’s cafes or restaurants.

8. The Versilia Coast

You will find beaches with clearer water in Tuscany, but the Versilia coast is well organized with nice beach plots where you are well taken care of. Here it is easy and enjoy lazy days at the beach. Clean public facilities, the opportunity to take a shower, and often playgrounds for the kids. Along the boulevard there is a relaxed vibe at bars and restaurants. Viareggio has many shops for those that love purchasing fashion to bring home. Read more about versilia-kysten.

9. Montalcino

Montalcino is known for its Brunello wines. Food and wine are the focus in this charming little town with stunning views. On the way to Montalcino you drive through an area called “crete senesi”, “Siena’s camp”. A breathtaking landscape as you have never seen before!

10. Pisa

It’s quite an experience to see the Leaning Tower, and one is amazed at how crooked it actually is. In the 12th century, the tower was seen as a failure, but it has become one of Italy’s biggest tourist attractions. The tower is located on “Piazza dei Miracoli”.

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Gunvor J. Garvik

10:10 23 Oct 24

Both those who work in PrimaToscana and those who work at the reception at Varramista are super welcoming and helpful. Fast response time and on the offer side, both when it came to procuring transport and miscellaneous. activities such as wine tasting and cooking classes. Very satisfied! Would love to come back.

Torunn Neerland

11:53 21 Oct 24

Hello. Me and my friends had a great stay in September in Portovenere. Primatoscana can be highly recommended!

Aurora Hansen

11:05 21 Oct 24

We had a great holiday in Tuscany in an apartment at the Casale Terricciola winery. Nice and easy communication. No problems.

Torill Mathiesen

07:49 14 Oct 24

Very charming place. Lovely surroundings, great pool and pleasant service.

Linn Stokstad

19:36 07 Oct 24

Fantastic service. I have used Primatoscana both privately and when I had to organize a larger event through my company. Thanks to Cecilie and Knut for helping to make dreams come true!

Camilla Svendsen

08:54 22 Aug 24

Casa Mira is an absolutely lovely place with plenty of space and facilities in true Tuscan style. Very nice family who welcomed us and followed us up along the way if we needed help. They quickly arrived when we called, for example when the power went out a couple of times during our stay. Rubbish was emptied every day, and we came to a clean and tidy house on arrival.We were two families with a total of 8 children, for which the house was perfect. The only thing we would like was air conditioning in all bedrooms, only two bedrooms have this and it was very hot at night.Super location with a short stroll to the nearest local baker with fresh bread every morning, a lovely pizza place with takeaway, and a short drive to the nearest grocery store. Very good restaurant just down the street from the house. And a lively playground/meeting place two minutes away where families, young people, grandparents etc. met in the evenings with a small kiosk, tennis court, football pitch and playground. The kids had a great time here.We would love to come back to Casa Mira!!

Bodil Moe

09:50 05 Aug 24

We had a great stay in the beautiful Villa Sole Mio. The villa has a great view, lovely garden and great pool. Air conditioning in all rooms.

K Johansson

20:07 18 Jun 24

Primatoscana is a very professional operatorwith high quality dialogue and communication before the start of the stay.Perfect family place in lovely surroundings. Nice pools and not least very good qualityfood in the on-site restaurant.

Stig Brathaug

14:26 25 Jan 24

The house exceeded our expectations, it was almost like a castle with a lovely location in central Tuscany, close to other great places. There were 12 of us, grandparents with children and grandchildren. The accommodation was top notch, and the property with its own pool was undisturbed. We stayed in Villa Torre in Iano.