Best time to visit Tuscany
Best time of year to visit Tuscany
April to May and September to October are the best time to visit Tuscany. A trip during late spring and early autumn can be a fantastic experience for a bunch reasons such as thinner crowds, comfortable temperatures, and moderate prices. Not to mention a chance of witnessing wild poppies bloom in early May or grape harvest in September. Warm weather from June to early September attracts tonnes of tourists and sunbathers to the Tyrrhenian coast. Summer is the most expensive period with many local services heading for vacations in August. Low season from November to March can be described in two words—cold and rainy. However, fewer tourists, migrant birds, and great ski days at Abetone are worth a winter trip to Tuscany.
7 THINGS TO DO IN TUSCANY (JUNE 30 - JULY 09)
Flea Markets
Get ready to hunt and maybe you'll be lucky to find something precious
Palio di Siena
A picturesque horse race in the heart of historical Siena
Sunflower Fields
These large yellow flowers will please your eye throughout the summer
Rio Buti, a Cold Water Swimming Hole
This cool swimming hole near Prato is a wonderful place to chill out on a hot summer day
Beach Season
Turquoise water and plenty of shade make Tuscan beaches a dream summer getaway
Strawberry Season
Don't miss the chance to try the best Italian wild strawberries
Panzanella
This is the summer taste of rural Tuscany
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Carnival (Carnevale)
The whole Italy dresses up in incredible costumes and masks
Luminara of San Ranieri Pisa
One of the most beautiful nights in the ancient Italian city
Christmas Markets
Enjoy holiday shopping, Tuscan food, and festive atmosphere
Fiera del Cacio
The cheese fair held in the birthplace of pecorino itself offers the best selection of world-famous Tuscan cheese
Olive Harvest
Live the life of a Tuscan farmer participating in traditional harvest activities
Wild Poppy Bloom
Poppy fields attract many photographers trying to capture the beauty of spring flowers
Game of the Bridge (Gioco del Ponte)
This most spectacular tradition in Pisa celebrates the great medieval history
Viareggio Carnival (Carnevale di Viareggio)
Unique masks, floats and traditions make this carnival a must-see
Medieval Festival Monteriggioni
One of the oldest medieval festivals in Italy with dances, music, and traditional crafts
Bringoli Feast of San Martino (Festa dei Bringoli di San Martino)
Delicious handmade spaghetti is a real treat for the real foodies
Fosso Bianco, Bagni San Filippo
A Tuscan natural phenomenon surrounded by stunning views
Vendemmia or Grape Harvest
Vendemmia is one of the most important seasons in Tuscany
Easter Holidays in Tuscany
Colourful religious processions are the main highlight of the Holy Week in Tuscany
Giostra del Saracino (Joust of the Saracens)
Feel the medieval spirit during this ancient knight competition held twice a year in the city of Arezzo
Chestnut Season
One of the most awaited street foods in Tuscany
Birdwatching
Numerous birds choose Tuscany as their temporary winter home
Palio della Balestra
This medieval crossbow competition is a real celebration of the Renaissance era
Skiing & Snowboarding
A lovely small ski resort close to Florence—Abetone
Oranges Blossoms Harvest
Fragrant oils obtained from orange blossoms are widely used in perfumery
Bravio delle Botti
A fun wine barrel race in a picturesque old town of Montepulciano
Vino Novello
The bottling of new wine is a great chance to taste the best Tuscan wines
Festa dell'Unicorno (Unicorn Festival)
The biggest fantasy festival in the country
Sagra del Tordo
A medieval festival in Montalcino, with an archery competition between the districts
Pistoia Blues Festival
A famous music festival held at the medieval cathedral square
Infiorata di Pitigliano
An incredible work of art which lasts for just a few hours
Halloween
Italians love holidays, and Halloween is no exception
