Whether visited as a day trip from Florence or arranged as a standalone trip, our favorite cities of Tuscany—Lucca, Siena, Pisa, Val d’Orcia, as well as the Carmignano countryside—are magnificently distincct, each offering a different glimpse into Italian life and culture. Explore the diversity of Tuscany with Context's private and small group guided tours.co

Lucca is one of our favorite towns in Tuscany, and our half-day Lucca Tour is a great way to explore it. With a super-knowledgeable local historian at our side, we'll immerse ourselves in a mixture of history, language, local tradition, and contemporary life. Coming on a cruise ship and visiting Pisa for the day? Our insider Pisa Tour pairs us with a historian for three hours in order to make the most of the trip. For those renting a villa in Tuscany and spending more time exploring, we highly recommend our all-day Val d'Orcia Tour and our culinary adventure in Carmignano, two excursions for getting off the beaten path.