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Things for wedding guests to do in Tuscany

Renaissance Florence, cypress-lined Chianti roads and long lunches at wine estates. Most guests split their time between the city and a countryside base.

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☀️ Relaxed things to do

2hGreat for groups$$$

Florence highlights walking tour

Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the stories behind them in two easy hours.

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2.5hGreat for groups$$$

Skip-the-line Uffizi Gallery guided tour

Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo with a guide who keeps the pace comfortable.

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10hGreat for groups$$$

Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti day trip with lunch

Three classic stops in one day by coach: medieval towers, Siena's shell-shaped piazza and a winery lunch.

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9hGreat for groups$$$

Pisa and Lucca day trip

The Leaning Tower in the morning, then a walk or bike ride on Lucca's tree-lined city walls.

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🍷 Foodie things to do

8hGreat for groups$$$

Chianti wine tour with tastings at two estates

Visit family wineries between Florence and Siena, taste Chianti Classico and stop for lunch in a hill village.

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4hGreat for groups$$$

Tuscan cooking class in a farmhouse

Make fresh pasta and tiramisu, then eat what you cooked with local wine. Easy to book as a private group.

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3hGreat for groups$$$

Truffle hunt with dogs and a truffle lunch

Follow a truffle hunter and the dogs through the woods, then taste the finds over lunch.

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3hGreat for groups$$$

Florence food tour with Mercato Centrale

Lampredotto, pecorino, cured meats and gelato with a local guide who knows every stall.

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9hGreat for groups$$$

Val d'Orcia and Montalcino Brunello tasting

The postcard landscape of rolling hills and a tasting of Brunello di Montalcino.

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🧗 Adventure things to do

7h$$$

Vespa tour through the Chianti hills

Ride a classic scooter on quiet country roads with a winery lunch stop. Driving licence needed.

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4hSeasonal$$$

Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Tuscany

Float over vineyards and villages at dawn, followed by a countryside breakfast.

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4hGreat for groups$$$

E-bike tour of the Tuscan countryside

Pedal-assist bikes make the hills easy. Gravel roads, olive groves and a tasting stop.

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Where wedding guests should eat in Tuscany

Tuscan, lunch only$$$

Trattoria Mario

San Lorenzo, Florence

Shared tables, cash only, a Florentine institution since 1953.

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Tuscan steakhouse$$$

Buca Mario

Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Vaulted cellar dining room. Order the bistecca alla fiorentina.

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Florentine$$$

Cibrèo Trattoria

Sant'Ambrogio, Florence

No pasta, no reservations, very good classic Tuscan cooking.

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Sandwiches$$$

All'Antico Vinaio

Via dei Neri, Florence

Huge schiacciata sandwiches. The line moves fast.

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Tuscan, family style$$$

Il Latini

Near Palazzo Strozzi, Florence

Long shared tables and generous platters. Easy with a big group.

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Florentine$$$

Trattoria Sostanza

Via della Porcellana, Florence

Tiny and old-school. Famous for butter chicken. Book ahead.

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Tuscan$$$

La Giostra

Sant'Ambrogio, Florence

Candlelit and romantic. Good for a dinner after the wedding.

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Food hall$$$

Mercato Centrale

San Lorenzo, Florence

Upstairs food hall where everyone can pick their own dinner.

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Gelato$$$

Gelateria dei Neri

Via dei Neri, Florence

Locals' favorite gelato. Try the ricotta and fig.

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Butcher's table$$$

Antica Macelleria Cecchini

Panzano in Chianti

Dario Cecchini's set meat menus at long communal tables. Great for groups.

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Fine dining$$$

Osteria di Passignano

Badia a Passignano, Chianti

Michelin-starred dining next to an Antinori abbey and cellar.

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Sienese$$$

Osteria Le Logge

Siena

Old pharmacy turned osteria steps from Piazza del Campo.

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Where to stay

  • Hotel Brunelleschi $$$
    Florence center. Built into a Byzantine tower beside the Duomo.
  • Hotel Davanzati $$$
    Florence center. Friendly family-run hotel with a free evening aperitivo.
  • Castello del Nero $$$
    Tavarnelle, Chianti. 12th-century castle estate with a spa, good for a countryside base.

Getting around

  • Florence's historic center is a ZTL limited-traffic zone. Rental cars entering it get fined automatically, so park outside and walk.
  • Trains run often from Florence to Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo; buses reach Siena faster than trains.
  • In the Chianti countryside you need a car or a driver. Taxis are rare, so pre-book rides back from dinner.
  • For a group of 8 or more, a private minivan with driver costs less per head than several taxis.

Arriving

Florence (FLR) is 20 minutes from the city; Pisa (PSA) is about 1 hour by train or car.

Good to know for guests in Tuscany

  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Tipping: Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
  • Dinner time: Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
  • Power plugs: Type F and L plugs, 230 V.

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Questions guests ask about Tuscany

When is the best time for a wedding in Tuscany?

April to June, September to October is the most popular season. Renaissance Florence, cypress-lined Chianti roads and long lunches at wine estates. Most guests split their time between the city and a countryside base.

How do guests get to Tuscany?

Florence (FLR) is 20 minutes from the city; Pisa (PSA) is about 1 hour by train or car.

How do guests get around Tuscany?

Florence's historic center is a ZTL limited-traffic zone. Rental cars entering it get fined automatically, so park outside and walk. Trains run often from Florence to Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo; buses reach Siena faster than trains. In the Chianti countryside you need a car or a driver. Taxis are rare, so pre-book rides back from dinner. For a group of 8 or more, a private minivan with driver costs less per head than several taxis.

What can wedding guests do in Tuscany as a group?

Good group options include chianti wine tour with tastings at two estates, florence highlights walking tour, skip-the-line Uffizi Gallery guided tour, tuscan cooking class in a farmhouse. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.

Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Tuscany?

Yes. Our Tuscany wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.

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Tuscany wedding weekend itinerary

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Welcome dinner restaurants in Tuscany

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