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Local Tourism Notes for Tuscany

Information and links for tourists to Tuscany, with details on accommodation, flights and airports, museums, tourist services and must-see sights along the coast.

The staff at most tourist offices in Tuscany speak English. They are usually very helpful with all tourism questions as well as questions on public transport and more. If you're in need of some help, they're always worth asking.

Tourist Offices are able to provide general information on the area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor. If you want to know about fairs, markets, concerts and other events in your area the Tourist Office is bound to have information, brochures and flyers.

To find listings of local tourist offices in Tuscany:

To find out about airlines flying to the region:

Where to Stay

From luxury five-star hotels to self-catering holiday accommodation, there is something to suit everyone in the Tuscany region. Find out about various types of accommodation available in Tuscany:

Days Out in the Tuscany Region

The Tuscany region offers an immense variety of places to visit.

Tuscany for Children

There are a number of activities for children in the Tuscany region, including amusement parks, theme parks and water parks.

Tourist Attractions

The Duomo

The Florence cathedral is a vast Gothic structure built over 140 years. Recognisable by its dome or cupola, the Duomo has become the symbol of the city. The cathedral of Florence was consecrated by Pope Eugene IV on 25 March 1436.

  • Cattedrale di S. Maria del Fiore
    At
    : At Piazza Duomo 17, 50122 Florence (FI)
    Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-17:00. Thursday 10:00-16:45, Saturday 10:00-16:45 and Sunday 13:30-16:45.
    Tel: 055 215 380
    e-mail  
    Website  

The Dome is open 08:30-19:00 Monday to Friday and 08:30-17:40 some Saturdays. The Dome is open 08:30-17:00 on May 1. 

The Uffizi Museum

The most visited museum in Florence, the Uffizi museum houses a collection of artwork from the Renaissance period. Artists include Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio and other German, Spanish and Dutch artists. The museum is organised in chronological order from the 13th to the 18th centuries. It is recommended that visitors reserve tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased via the website.

  • The Uffizi
    At
    : Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Florence (FI)
    Open: 08:15-18:50 Tuesday to Sunday
    Tel: 055 238 8651
    e-mail
    Website 

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Situated in the Campo dei Miracoli, the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa was designed as the bell tower for the neighbouring cathedral. Building work began in 1173 and took 200 years to complete. The tower began leaning shortly after construction began due to the instability of its foundation. Recently extensive engineering works were carried out to stabilise the tower and it is now possible for visitors (accompanied by a guide) to climb to the top.

  • La Torre di Pisa
    Open: Seasonal opening hours apply. Open 08:30-20:30 in summer.
    Website 

The Giacomo Puccini House Museum

Established in 1973 by the Puccini foundation, this is the house where the composer Giacomo Puccini was born. Located in the centre of Lucca, it is now a museum dedicated to the man and his works. 

Puccini Villa Museum: On his return from Milan in 1891, Puccini resided in Torre del Lago. The house, situated on the western shore of Lake Massaciuccoli, is now a museum dedicated to Puccini.

  • Museo Villa Puccini
    At
    : Torre de Lago, Lucca (LU)
    Open: Seasonal opening times apply. Closed Mondays and for the month of November.
    Tel: 0584 341 445
    e-mail
    Website 

The Leonardo Museum

Housed in the Castello dei Conti Guidi, the museum houses collections of machines and models designed by the Tuscan artist, scientist and inventor. The museum takes the visitor through 128 thematic points covering Da Vinci's life. It is also possible to visit the house where he was born a few kilometres outside Vinci.

  • Museo Ideale Leonardo Da Vinci
    At
    : Via Montalbano 2, 50059 Vinci (FI)
    Open: Daily 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00
    Tel: 0571 562 296
    e-mail
    Website 

Elba

The largest island in the Tuscan archipelago, Elba is famous as the place where Napoleon was exiled. Boats leave hourly from the mainland and take approximately 90 minutes to reach the 86 square mile island. The island is protected as part of the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago and from Elba, it is possible to take trips to the neighbouring islands of Capraia, Pianosa and Gorgonia. The ferries leave from Piombino all year round and Livorno in the summer time. Various smaller companies operate on the route; however there are two principle large companies: Torremar and Moby.

  • To access tourist information from the Tuscan Islands APT: Click here 
  • For ferry crossing timetable and information on Elba: Click here 

The Chianti Wine Route

The Chianti wine region located between Florence and Siena covers an area of 65 square miles. There are many wineries along the route and it is sometimes possible to reserve a visit in advance. The two main towns in the area are Castellina in Chianti and Greve in Chianti.

The Bolgheri wine route: Also known as The Estruscan Coast Wine Route, the Bolgheri area is home to recognised wineries including Sassicaia and Ornellaia. It starts in Bolgheri and heads south, parallel with the Etruscan coast passing Castegneto Carducci (birthplace of the Italian poet Giosuč Carducci), Campiglia and Sureveto.

Tourist Offices

Most regional tourism authorities have comprehensive websites in English providing much useful information.

The main regional tourist offices are:

  • Florence Tourist Office
    At
    : Piazza Stazione 4/a, 50123 Florence (FI)
    Tel
    : 055 212 245
    Fax: 055 238 1226
    Website
     
  • For more tourist offices in Florence: Click here
  • Arezzo Tourist Office
    At:
    Piazza della Repubblica 28, 52100 Arezzo (AR)
    Tel:
    0575 377 678
    Fax:
    0575 208 39
    Website 
  • Carrara Tourist Office
    At
    : V.le XX Settembre, Loc. Stadio Carrara, 54033 Carrara (MS)
    Tel
    : 0585 844 136
    e-mail 
    Website 
  • Grosetto Tourist Office
    At
    : Via Monterosa 206, 58100 Grosseto (GR)
    Tel
    : 0564 462 611
    Fax
    : 0564 454 606
    Website
    (in Italian)
  • Livorno Tourist Office
    At:
    Piazza Cavour 6, 57100 Livorno (LI)
    Tel: 0586 898 111
    Fax:
    0586 896 173
    e-mail 
    Website 
  • Lucca Tourist Office
    At:
    Piazza Guidiccioni 2, 55100 Lucca (LU)
    Tel: 0583 491 205
    Fax:
    0583 490 766
    Website 
    (in Italian)
  • Massa Tourist Office
    At
    : Lungomare Vespucci 24, 54037 Marina di Massa (MS)
    Tel
    : 0585 240 063
    Fax
    : 0585 869 015
    Website 
  • Pisa Tourist Office
    At:
    Via S. Pellico n° 6, 56125 Pisa (PI)
    Tel:
    050 929 777
    Fax:
    050 929 764
    Website
  • Pistoia Tourist Office
    At:
    Via Marconi 28, 51028 S.Marcello Pistoiese (PT)
    Tel: 0573 630 145
    Fax:
    0573 622 120
    e-mail
    Website 
  • Prato Tourist Office
    At
    : Via Luigi Muzzi 38, 59100 Prato (PO)
    Tel: 0574 35 141
    Fax
    : 0574 607 925
    e-mail
    Website 
  • Siena Tourist Office
    At: Piazza del Campo 56, 53100 Siena (SI)

    Tel: 0577 280 551
    Fax:
    0577 281 041
    e-mail
    Website
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