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...
View ArticleSecrets of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
After centuries, they finally figured out why the Leaning Tower of Pisa only ever leaned one way. We all know about Italy’s most famous tilting tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but that doesn’t mean...
View ArticleSmall Group Tuscany Wine Tasting Tour from Florence
Only 30-minutes from Florence by car, charming Tuscany — with its overlapping hills, quaint farmhouses and endless vineyards — is an absolute must for wine lovers. And, if you have the opportunity to...
View ArticleSiena’s Two Palios
Overlooking the square before the Siena Palio You’ve probably heard of the Palio in Siena, that bareback horse race staged in the Piazza del Campo in the historic center. It’s one of Tuscany’s most...
View ArticleA Trip to the Wine-Making Region of Chianti
Florence is arguably one of the most crowded cities in Italy, aside from Rome and Venice. Reservations are needed for everything, but even so, it’s best to arrive before opening to beat the queues....
View ArticleTuscany from Above
When we think of Tuscany, one of the enduring images is that of the region’s rolling hills. Those hills, often topped with medieval villages or covered in acres of grape vines, are pretty when seen...
View ArticlePisa Cathedral: Always the Bridesmaid
Interior of Pisa’s Cathedral For all the recognition the Leaning Tower of Pisa gets, it’s easy to forget this famous tower was originally only meant to be the bell tower of the adjacent cathedral. In...
View ArticleGuided Hiking Tours Near Siena
Hiking road in Tuscany The gorgeous Tuscan hills surrounding Siena are made for hiking – there are plenty of trails between towns, and the scenery in all directions is exactly what you want from...
View ArticleTake 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...
View ArticleAntiques Market of Arezzo
Antiques market stalls in Arezzo There are lots of outdoor markets in Italy. Nearly every city has at least one food market during the week, and these can be fun to walk through. In Arezzo, however,...
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