The historical city of Tuscany awaits you
Take a holiday to Tuscany and enjoy the area's museums, history and art galleries. This city's shopping, restaurants and cathedral draw many visitors. Take in top local attractions such as Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Sightseeing in and around Tuscany
Do you want to find top things to see and do while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Tuscany a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Visarno Arena (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
- Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini (3.4 mi / 5.5 km)
- Ruffino - Tenuta di Poggio Casciano (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Hidron (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
- Castello del Trebbio (8 mi / 12.9 km)
- Castello di Nipozzano (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Tuscany
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Tuscany is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Arno River (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Boboli Gardens (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Cascine Park (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
- Villa di Castello (3.7 mi / 5.9 km)
- Olmo (6.2 mi / 9.9 km)
- Lake Bilancino (14.5 mi / 23.4 km)
How to get to and around Tuscany
The nearest airport is in Peretola Airport (FLR), located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei), which is 43 mi (69.2 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station), Florence Santa Maria Novella Station and Porta al Prato Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can get around Tuscany by catching a ride on the metro at Unità Tram Stop, Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop or San Marco University Tram Stop.