Tuscany is much bigger than Florence, and its most memorable corners often sit beyond the capital’s museum queues and busy central streets. Medieval city squares, Etruscan towns, wine-growing hills and a surprisingly varied coastline are all within reach, although a car makes the rural areas considerably easier to explore. These are some of the best places to visit in Tuscany in 2026, with practical picks for a first trip as well as longer stays.
The Val d’Orcia is the Tuscany many people picture: softly rolling fields, avenues of cypress trees and stone villages sitting high above the surrounding countryside. It is particularly photogenic, but it can be busy and pricey in spring and early autumn.
