City Tours in Tuscany

Florence is an open-air museum. The birthplace of the Renaissance, every corner of the city is rich in history, art, and extraordinary architecture.

Must-see:

    Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) – Gothic masterpiece with Brunelleschi’s spectacular Dome and Giotto’s Bell Tower

    Uffizi Gallery – Museum with works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael

    Ponte Vecchio – Iconic bridge with goldsmith shops suspended over the Arno

    Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria – The political heart of Florence with impressive statues and frescoes

    Accademia Gallery – Home to Michelangelo’s famous David

    Basilica of Santa Croce – Church housing the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli

    Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens – Medici residence with one of Italy’s most beautiful gardens

    Piazzale Michelangelo – The best panoramic viewpoint over Florence

Lucca is one of Tuscany’s most charming cities, known for its perfectly preserved Renaissance walls enclosing a historic center full of churches, towers, and picturesque squares. Its calm atmosphere and elegance make it a perfect stop.

Must-see:

    Lucca Walls – Walkable or bikeable, offering a unique view of the city

    Piazza dell’Anfiteatro – Ancient Roman amphitheater turned into a charming oval square

    Guinigi Tower – Medieval tower with a rooftop garden

    Cathedral of San Martino – Cathedral with the famous sculpture of the Volto Santo

    Church of San Michele in Foro – One of the most beautiful churches in the city, with a spectacular Romanesque façade

Pisa is world-famous for its iconic Leaning Tower, but also offers a historic center rich in art, history, and culture. Once one of the Maritime Republics, today it’s a lively university city.

Must-see:

    Piazza dei Miracoli – UNESCO World Heritage site with:

        Leaning Tower of Pisa – The iconic tilted bell tower, one of Italy’s symbols

        Pisa Cathedral – Magnificent cathedral in Pisan Romanesque style

        Baptistery of St. John – Italy’s largest baptistery, with exceptional acoustics

        Monumental Cemetery (Camposanto) – Ancient cemetery with medieval frescoes

    Lungarni – Elegant riverfront avenues with historic buildings and scenic bridges

    Piazza dei Cavalieri – Once the political center, now home to the Scuola Normale Superiore

Siena is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Italy, famous for the Palio, the historic horse race held twice a year. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, full of architectural and artistic treasures.

Must-see:

    Piazza del Campo – One of the most beautiful squares in the world, shaped like a shell

    Siena Cathedral – One of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in Italy, with interiors by Michelangelo and Donatello

    Torre del Mangia – Medieval bell tower offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city

    Santa Maria della Scala Complex – Ancient medieval hospital, now a museum

    Basilica of San Domenico – Important church housing the relic of Saint Catherine of Siena