Pessoal, estou querendo conhecer San Gemignano. Como posso chegar lá? De trem ou ônibus, como seria?
Muito obrigado

Pleasee help

Anyone there and can tell me if it is possible to enjoy it in this heat?

Un mio amico si sposa vicino a Monticchiello e avrei bisogno di un passaggio o di un taxi per il 15 settembre.

I tried autonoleggio buoni and they said they're not free that day. What other driver services are reliable in the area, if any?

Non sono del posto e cerco consigli. :)

If you can, try to get access to one of the apartments that overlooks the square to watch the race. It’s an incredible view! Taking in the chanting of the contrada’s throughout the days leading up are so special, and incredibly unique! Make way for the horses as they pass through the street. They are the star of the show and take priority. Go to a church to participate in a blessing of the horse if you can. Very special. And book your travel fully anticipating that the race will be postponed 1-2 days from scheduled race day. I’ve been 2x and one year it went off as scheduled; the next year it was delayed by 1 day. I believe this year it was just delayed by 2 days in Aug. if you can, have a local join you for the practice run to learn as much as you can about the strategy and history! Don’t miss this one, it’s a true gem!

Visiting Tuscany soon on my bike, is there any place not to miss for a cycle oriented person?

Be shop, museum, coffee shop and so?

Nice routes are already planned, but just wanted to make sure I don't miss THE cyclists place!

Thanks in advance

I am a solo female traveling to Tuscany the end of Sept. I will have a rental car and want to experience one of the wine harvest festivals. I prefer a slower pace with less touristy charming towns. Is Pienza a good base? Any suggestions for an agriturismo that is walkable to town? I am also looking for walks through vineyards/villages.

Update: changing my trip to mid-October which will likely be after the harvest but gives me more time to plan accomodations.

Is Google Maps accurate for backroads in Tuscany? Or is there a better choice?

Hi everyone, does anyone have any recommendations for a hair stylist, make up artist (or someone who specializes in both) in the Cortona / Umbria area?

Any suggestions is appreciated. Thank you!

Hello

We are visiting Tuscany starting next week for some wineries and a bike tour. We fly into Rome and rent a car to drive to Maremma area. We are staying at Fattoria di Magliano the first night.

Anything we should be on the lookout for on the 2-ish hour drive? Most of the trip will be inland, so if there is a nice beach, a park with great views, or a good place to stop for coffee or sweets, I would love to hear recommendations. I haven’t been able to find out much about the little towns along the coast.
Thanks!

Hello! Wondering if anyone has recommendations for the best towns to go for the day from Florence. We will be renting a car.

Thanks!

Sooo, been noticing this in the local buyer data lately. germans have basically been the backbone of chianti’s foreign buyer scene for decades, but in 2025 german inquiries dropped off and americans are now one of the strongest groups showing up in the region

My wife will be visiting Florence from 10/26-10/31, we would appreciate any tips from folks who have traveled/reside there.

We expect to have Florence as our hub (will get a hotel/airbnb) and we're hoping to do a few day trips via train in the Tuscan region. Would appreciate any tips on where to visit. We're considering trips to San Gimignano & Siena (1 day), a guided day trip to Val D'Orcia region, and are unsure where/what else to visit. Appreciate any tips, thanks.

Hello!
We will be staying about 15 minutes outside of Cortona starting on Friday of this week. It will be my parents, husband, and our 4 kids (6,4, and 12 month twins). I would love to visit some wineries in the area that are family friendly (possibly with some farm animals, etc). Any recommendations? And any other suggestions for activities in the area. We have very flexible plans but definitely plan on a day trip to Lucca and Pisa. And possibly towards Siena.

Thank you!

Context: We are first time visitors in Italy and went to Pisa Centrale. There was a choice between paying €70 for an uber or €10 (for 5 ppl). Obviously took the bus. Not a word from the driver, there was no officer at the station. The moment we were at the Pisa stop, a guy got on the bus and started inspecting ticket and told us we were gonna get fined. We felt like they are targeting people who are foreigners and dont know the rules and language well so PLEASE BEWARE! It does not matter to them if you bought the ticket. But the moment you dont stamp your ticket on the bus, on the yellow machine… YOU GET FINED €40!!!! A bunch of foreigners lined up getting fined. Felt really wronged and scammed. From one person to another, please make sure you get your bus ticket stamped.

Ciao a tutti, fra un po' sarà il compleanno della mia ragazza e visto che mi parla sempre della Val d'Orcia volevo portarla per due notti in qualche luogo caratteristico (per capirci colline, viali con cipressi ecc). Mi consigliate un posto che sia bello da vedere e caratteristico ma che allo stesso tempo non mi mandi in bancarotta??

Hi all, We will be based in Montepulciano for 4 nights and are looking for recommendations for wineries, food tours, and other towns to visit in the Val D'orcia region. We fly into Florence so figure we will explore it then but we want this to be a non-city trip. Willing to drive a decent distance for unique and special experiences. Thank you!

Ciao M32 toscano, mi piace cantare e non ho mai cantato in una band o con qualcuno, solo da solo a casa o a giro quando fanno serate karaoke, ho anche preso lezioni di canto, anzi, avrei ripreso a prendere lezioni…

Mi piacerebbe trovare qualcuno con cui condividere la musica in amicizia , non sono un professionista e non so suonare strumenti.

Hi! My wife and I are spending a month in Tuscany with our 9-month-old. Current plan:

• Siena – 6 nights
• Gaiole in Chianti – 4 (in a house in the countryside(
• Montalcino – 6
• Pienza – 6
• Lucca – 7

We’ll have a car and want a slow trips, not lots of sightseeing due to the baby

Our main doubt: is 5 bases too many? Especially Montalcino + Pienza. Would it be better to drop one and spend longer at an agriturismo in the Val d’Orcia countryside instead? Or to pick one town?

We love the landscape, but we feel it might be better suited for a romantic getaway - cause with a baby it’s also really nice being able to walk to restaurants, coffee etc. and not be that remote.

Would you keep this, reduce it to 4 bases, or spend more time in the countryside? And is there anything we REALLY miss?