Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick as your guide, Tuscany is yours to discover. Inside
Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany
you'll find:
Comprehensive coverage
for spending
a week or more
exploring Florence and Tuscany
Rick's strategic advice
on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
Top sights and hidden gems,
from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery
How to connect with culture:
Listen to a street musician's serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca
Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps
with Rick's candid, humorous insight
The best places to eat, sleep, and relax
with a glass of Chianti
Self-guided walking tours
of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
Detailed maps throughout,
plus a handy fold-out map
and
driving tours
through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country
Useful resources
including a packing list, a historical overview, and recommended reading
Over 700 bible-thin pages
include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
Complete, up-to-date information
on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more
Make the most of every day and every dollar with
.
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