Top Versilia Art & Culture

See a side of Tuscany that many visitors miss—and discover one origin of the region’s artistic heritage—when you book a small-group tour to the Carrara marble quarries. Within view of the Apuan Alps and home to famously pure marble (which was once used by sculptors the likes of Michelangelo), the quarries are still functional today. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how the stone is sourced. Complement your trip with a visit to the village of Colonnata, where you’ll taste its famed lardo: cured pork fat.

Take a break from the seaside crowds and venture into the Chianti hills without the hassle of navigating the winding country roads with this tour from Viareggio. Enjoy a scenic drive to the village of Vinci, where you can visit Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace. Then meet the winemakers at a nearby estate for a tour followed by a private tasting of four wines paired with olive oil and other local specialties.

Experience the world-famous flavors and lesser-known history of Tuscany on a full-day tour by coach. Perfect for xenophiles, your guide leads your group on immersive visits of San Gimignano and Siena. Aspiring sommeliers will also be pleased with a visit a popular estate to sample some of the region's wine. Be sure to save room for traditional Tuscan bruschetta, cheese, and olive oil.

Travel to the capital of the ancient Etruscan empire on a half-day tour from Pisa to Volterra. After journeying through the rolling green hills and valleys of the Tuscan countryside, explore Volterra’s many layers of history on a tour of highlights including the ancient Roman theater, Medici fortress and Bishop’s Palace. Learn about the area’s traditional alabaster industry on a factory tour, and admire a modern cultural gem with a visit to the open-air amphitheater created by famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli.

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A stop in Casoli will allow us to admire the uniqueness of its graffiti on the walls of the houses. Walking through the village you will find unique ones, which tell the ancient traditions and culture of the Casolino people.

Discover two of Tuscany’s hidden gems on this half-day tour from Lucca. Travel inland by minivan to the ancient Etruscan town of Volterra, which boasts magnificent views of the countryside from its hilltop perch. Learn about the layers of Roman and Medici history here, and tour a local alabaster factory for hands-on exploration of local arts and crafts. Continue the artistic immersion with a visit to an outdoor amphitheater created by famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli. Tour size is limited for a more intimate small-group experience.

This new tour concept involves the presence of a tour guide and a professional photographer. In this way the traveler will not only be a passive spectator, but will feel at the center of the activity, free to explore and visit the proposed places, without physical obstacles such as cameras and various devices. Once the tour is over, the photographic material will be sent electronically. In addition, it will be possible to order customizable objects with shots of the photo shoot, with shipping worldwide.