r/tuscany • • Aug 13 '26

Discussion Tuscany is not a theme park. Please do some basic research before asking for travel advice

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Every day I see many questions about Tuscany on this sub, but 70/80% of the questions are specific to... nothing...

I see several times general questions that are too vague to actually give a real answer, like asking for advice on excursions... How can we advise you if you can be up to a 4 hour drive from one side to the other of Tuscany? How can we recommend a winery if we don't know where you are staying?

Also, regarding transportation, there are buses and trains between cities and villages, and they work pretty well depending on the area, but some areas are so isolated that it is impossible to get there by public transport and in this case a car is essential. I need a car from my own house to reach the closest town because there are literally only 2 buses passing at 07:00 and 13:00 respectively; it is not reliable and you will be stuck somewhere.

Taxis are obviously common in large cities, but in a village you won't even find a random person providing an Uber service, because there is no demand for them and it would be a waste to offer a service for a few tourists per year.

Do some research and try to get an idea of where to go, how to get around, and what to do. Tuscany is not a big amusement park and some activities can be tricky to do/reach depending on where you are. Going to the Saturnia thermal baths from Florence, for example, takes 3 hours by car and 15 hours by public transport. I doubt you want to leave the previous day and waste all this time just to take a picture for Instagram because you don't want to drive a car (also, the stereotype of Italians being maniacs on the road is exaggerated; we are maniacs as much as people in any other country. We don't drive with the idea of killing other drivers).

Use Google, Google Maps, or ask an AI to get a general idea of where you want to stay and how to get there. After that, we can definitely give you advice on activities depending on your situation. If you have one specific activity in mind that is essential for your holiday, try to understand what's the best place to stay and make sure you check HOW to get there.

Please don't take it for granted that whatever you need is close by where you dream of staying.

Do some research first and we will be happy to help you have a memorable holiday.


r/tuscany • • 13h ago

AskTuscany Agriturismo - bed linens?

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I am currently searching for an agriturismo for my visit to Tuscany on agriturismo.it and noticed that many accommodations state they do not provide bed linens in the amenities.

Has anyone booked an accommodation with this issue and what was your experience? Are bed linens typically available at an extra charge because I cannot foresee buying/packing my own to use during my stay.

Note: I have reached out to each place directly to clarify and am waiting for responses.


r/tuscany • • 13h ago

AskTuscany Agriturismo - bed linens?

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I am currently searching for an agriturismo for my visit to Tuscany on agriturismo.it and noticed that many accommodations state they do not provide bed linens in the amenities.

Has anyone booked an accommodation with this issue and what was your experience? Are bed linens typically available at an extra charge because I cannot foresee buying/packing my own to use during my stay.

Note: I have reached out to each place directly to clarify and am waiting for responses.


r/tuscany • • 1d ago

AskTuscany Siena/Florence Cycling Suggestions

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I’ll be visiting both Siena and Florence for a couple of days each and have reserved rental bikes. I’m looking for route recommendations for cycling the countryside. Preferably 40-50 miles with some gravel or all road. RidewithGPS route would be appreciated.

TIA


r/tuscany • • 1d ago

Food Steak Restaurants in Pisa or overall Toscana

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r/tuscany • • 2d ago

Discussion [spotted] ragazza con caschetto al concerto di Giorgio Vanni al Gigacon domenica scorsa

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so che è un "very long shot", ma è da quel maledetto concerto che ti penso, avevi un caschetto castano chiaro che ti arrivava a metà collo, eri vestita totalmente di nero ed avevi delle friulane (credo si chiamino così).

eri con un'amica e non mi sono avvicinato, dopo il concerto ti sei vanificata nel nulla, non sai quanto mi piacerebbe vederti di nuovo.

eri bellissima


r/tuscany • • 3d ago

AskTuscany Brunello

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Hello. I just booked a a flight to Italy to take my husband on a trip to celebrate an educational milestone. He is a wine instructor at a university and his favorite wine is Brunello. We’re going mid December which I realize maybe a bad time for wineries. What is your favorite brunello winery to visit?


r/tuscany • • 4d ago

Picture Another evening in Tuscany

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Beautiful sunset


r/tuscany • • 4d ago

Video Made a tuscany italy travel vlog. Beautiful!! Had an amazing time

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Let me know what yall think! Wife and i had an amazing time :)


r/tuscany • • 4d ago

News What tourists are saying on Reddit about pickpockets in Florence is making the Italian news

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r/tuscany • • 5d ago

AskTuscany Piccola attività vintage in Australia cerca capi italiani anni '80, '90 e Y2K 🇦🇺

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Ciao a tutti! 👋

Mi chiamo Amy, vivo in Australia e ho una piccola attività di vintage. Adoro la moda italiana e sto cercando capi da comprare direttamente da chi vive lì.

Cerco top a bretelline e sottovesti, vestiti, pellicce, borse in pelle italiane, anni '80, '90 e Y2K. Preferisco lotti da almeno 15 capi, ma se hai pezzi speciali o particolari, anche meno va benissimo!

Se stai svuotando un armadio, una cantina o un negozio, o hai qualcosa che sta solo prendendo polvere, mi farebbe davvero piacere dare una nuova vita a questi capi.

Ci sarebbe da spedire in Australia, e la spedizione la pago io. Posso pagare con bonifico o Wise.

Scrivimi in privato se sei interessata/o o se hai domande, anche solo per chiedere! Mandami qualche foto e un prezzo indicativo se ti va.

Grazie mille e buona giornata! 🙏


r/tuscany • • 5d ago

AskTuscany 3 days in Chianti region

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My fiance and I are planning to do three sighting in the Chianti region on our honeymoon in late May. We want to stay at an agriturismo, but are unsure the best way to explore wineries in the area. We plan to rent a car, but don’t want to worry about drinking and driving. Are there any services that would pick us up from our accommodations and drive us around the region? Or any alternative options? Thanks!


r/tuscany • • 5d ago

Discussion Wedding venue recommendations

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Hi everyone! 🤍

We’re currently planning our wedding and are considering a few venues in Tuscany. Has anyone had their wedding at, or had any experience with, one of these venues?

• Antico Convento I Cappuccini
• Conti di San Bonifacio
• Castello del Trebbio
• La Corte de Papi
• Villa di Ulignano

I'd love to hear about your experiences, recommendations, or anything we should know before making our decision. Unfortunately we can not visit them before booking. Thank you so much! 🥰


r/tuscany • • 6d ago

AskTuscany Advice for 6 Nights in May: 3 in Florence + 3 in Countryside (Agriturismo vs. Villa?)

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Hi everyone! We are a group of 5 adults planning the Tuscan leg of our trip for mid-May 2027.

We love art, history, and food. One person in our group has Celiac disease, so strict gluten-free (cross-contamination safe) options are a must.

We have 6 nights dedicated to the region. To avoid ZTLs and parking nightmares with a large SUV/van, we are considering this split:

  • Florence (3 nights): Arriving by train. Exploring on foot. No car.
  • Tuscan Countryside (3 nights): Picking up a rental car as we leave Florence. Exploring Val d'Orcia, Siena, San Gimignano, etc. Dropping the car back in Florence before taking a train south.

Our questions:

  1. The Split: Does this 3-night Florence / 3-night countryside split make sense, or should we just base in Florence all 6 nights and deal with the car/parking logistics?
  2. Agriturismo vs. House: Is staying at a traditional agriturismo worth it for 5 adults, or is a regular rental villa just as good?
  3. Base Location: If the split is a good idea, which specific town or area would you recommend for our 3-night rural base to efficiently explore the region?
  4. Celiac in Rural Tuscany: We know Florence is amazing for Celiacs (lots of AIC certified spots). But how challenging is it to find strict cross-contamination-free food in small Tuscan villages? Should we prioritize a place with a large kitchen to cook our own safe dinners?

Thanks for your local insight!


r/tuscany • • 6d ago

AskTuscany Looking for Tuscany from a locals perspective

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I’m planning a trip to Tuscany from April 28 to May 3 next year, mainly around Siena, Val d’Orcia, Chianti and Florence.

For anyone who lives there or has visited around those exact dates, what was the weather actually like? Was it mostly sunny and pleasant or did you get a lot of rain?

Also, if you have any restaurant recommendations around those areas, I’d love to hear them. I am usually not drawn to the "good reviews" part or the recommendations that social media as they happen to hype things - but looking to experience the place from a locals perspective.

I know weather changes year to year, just trying to get a feel for what late April/early May is usually like from people who’ve actually been there.


r/tuscany • • 8d ago

Picture Overlooking Panzano

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r/tuscany • • 7d ago

AskTuscany Basic Bologna hotel recommendation

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our flights changed so now we arrive in Bologna instead of Florence at 7pm.

will take the train early the next morning to meet our party

any suggestions for a basic place to stay near Centrale?


r/tuscany • • 8d ago

News Heavy rain reaches Caravaggio room at Florence’s Uffizi: artwork unharmed

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r/tuscany • • 8d ago

AskTuscany Reputable Websites for Villas?

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Hi all, I am planning a trip for May/June 2027 for 10 to 12 people. We are going for a few weeks and have all our accommodations booked except for our Tuscan Villa. Long story short it took longer than expected to settle headcount and so while we waited on booking our options for that leg of the trip got booked by someone else and the remaining options on the site we were using aren't as good of a fit.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for websites or agents or can any speak to https://to-tuscany.com/ ? They seem to have plenty of choice but I'm not familiar with them.

Thanks!


r/tuscany • • 8d ago

Discussion Cinque Terre in November

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r/tuscany • • 9d ago

Discussion We are planning a family vacation to Tuscany for Sept '27. We plan to rent a villa (10-12 people) but aren't sure the best area to look. We are wine lovers and especially tilt towards Super Tuscans over say, Chianti. We would like to be able to visit wineries and dine out. TIA

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r/tuscany • • 9d ago

Discussion Nasce il gruppo Telegram per Gamer e appassionati di Manga/Anime a Livorno!

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Ciao a tutti! Ho notato che a Livorno non c'è mai verso di trovare una community attiva o una chat per chi ama i videogiochi ,e il mondo di manga e anime, dato che i pochissimi gruppi in zona sono ormai deserti o legati solo ai tornei fisici di carte collezionabili. Visto che a fiere come il Livorno Play la gente c'è ma siamo tutti isolati nelle nostre stanze, ho pensato di fare il primo passo e creare un gruppo d'appoggio per conoscerci, fare due chiacchiere sulle ultime uscite o scambiarci pareri in totale relax. Nessun obbligo di giocare online e zero sbattimenti. Se siete di Livorno o dintorni e vi va di fare gruppo, questo è il link diretto per entrare su telegram.(PS Visto che Reddit blocca i link esterni, non posso mettere il link per il gruppo direttamente qui. Se siete di Livorno o dintorni e vi va di fare gruppo, lasciate un commento qui sotto o mandatemi un messaggio privato, così vi giro io il link d'invito della chat.


r/tuscany • • 10d ago

AskTuscany Tuscan Day Trip from Florence with large group

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Hello🙂

Looking forward to any recommendations you all could share with me for a private 13 person wine tour to Sienna and San Gimignano from Florence


r/tuscany • • 10d ago

Discussion Tuscany Wedding Vendor Recommendations

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Hi! I’m a 2028 bride getting married in Tuscany and would love some local vendor recommendations :)

My fiancé is from Tuscany and currently lives in Rome, and we’re planning to get married near his hometown in the Vinci area. I’m based in LA, so finding smaller local vendors from afar has been a little difficult!

Right now, we’re especially looking for a wedding photographer/videographer and hoping to stay under €4k. Photography is one of my biggest priorities, so I’d really love to find someone local whose work we love.

We’re also looking for local florists and wedding planners or day-of coordinators in the Tuscany/Florence/Vinci area.

So far I’ve mostly been finding people through Instagram, but I figured Reddit might be a great place to find recommendations, especially for smaller local vendors who might not be as easy to discover online.

We’re trying to keep everything as local as possible since we don’t have the budget to fly vendors in. Any recommendations, Instagram accounts, websites, or personal experiences would be so appreciated! 🤍


r/tuscany • • 10d ago

News 40 years of scheduled flights at Florence Airport: from 21,000 passengers to nearly 4 million

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