6 of the best · Tuscany, Italy
The Best Walks in Tuscany
Lucca’s walls, the climb to San Miniato, the old road to Fiesole, the Via Francigena and the white roads of the Val d’Orcia.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Tuscany
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Tuscany.
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On foot or by bike
Lucca’s walls
A tree-lined circuit on top of Lucca’s Renaissance walls, on foot or by bike.
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On foot
Oltrarno to San Miniato
From the Ponte Vecchio up through the Bardini Garden to Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte.
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On foot
The Via Francigena in Tuscany
The medieval pilgrim road, through San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Siena.
The full list: Walks, A–Z
City walks 3
Old towns on foot.
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On foot
Florence to Fiesole
The old road up to Fiesole through San Domenico, with the city behind you.
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On foot or by bike
Lucca’s walls
A tree-lined circuit on top of Lucca’s Renaissance walls, on foot or by bike.
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On foot
Oltrarno to San Miniato
From the Ponte Vecchio up through the Bardini Garden to Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte.
In the country 3
Pilgrim roads and island trails.
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On foot
Pienza and the Val d’Orcia
Around Pienza’s walls and down into the valley, among cypresses and wheat fields.
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On foot
The Via Francigena in Tuscany
The medieval pilgrim road, through San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Siena.
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