What is off season in Tuscany?

The off-season in Tuscany is between November and March. From November to March, you can expect shorter days, and chilly, wet weather. Nights can be quite cold. Until about January, the landscapes are still earth-toned from the tilled soil.



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The best time to visit Tuscany is in mid-to-late spring (April to May) or early fall (September to October).

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If you like Tuscany, then try Umbria So if you dream of Tuscany's agriturismo, rolling hills and authentic food, you'll find Umbria is very similar, only less crowded and less expensive.

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You really need a whole week to see a good chunk of Tuscany. However, if you can stay longer, this itinerary can be extended to two weeks by adding on days in Lucca, Cinque Terre and Rome. Want to do a grand tour? Consider adding on to this 10-day Northern Italy itinerary.

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When is the best time to visit Florence? The best time to visit Florence is between May and September when warm weather ushers in art festivals, open-air dining and the kind of Italian sunshine that inspired the Renaissance painters.

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Train links make Lucca a good base for trips to other parts of Tuscany. Journey time to Florence is 1hr 20min direct, with trains roughly hourly (€8.10/£7.15). Prato and Pistoia enroute both have fine historic centres worth exploring.

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Where to base yourself in Tuscany
  • Florence. Florence is by far Tuscany most popular destination, regarded as the birthplace of Renaissance. ...
  • Siena. ...
  • Lucca. ...
  • Arezzo. ...
  • San Gimignano. ...
  • Pitigliano. ...
  • Pienza. ...
  • Chianti Wine Region.


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If you like to play things by ear; to be able to and get out or stay in on a whim, you're going to need a car. In fact, you're going to miss out on so much of the experience of Tuscany and the romance of the area, if you don't have your own transport.

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Here is a short list of those that must be tasted at least once in a lifetime!
  • Tuscan black croutons.
  • Colonnata Lard.
  • Panzanella.
  • Pappa al pomodoro.
  • Ribollita.
  • Cacciucco.
  • Tripe and lampredotto.
  • Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Fiorentina steak)


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As we said above, eating out in Italy is actually extremely cheap. At a restaurant in Italy, you can eat out for only 2.5 Euros (roughly 3 USD) per person for most meals. Grabbing a coffee and pastry for breakfast, and having all the pizza and house wine you can manage is surprisingly cheap!

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