Cose divertenti da fare in Toscana: emozioni e avventura

A guide to fun things to do in Tuscany: from art to nature, discover the adventurous activities that make this land unique.

Fun things to do in Tuscany: entertainment, excitement, and adventure

Here is a guide to the fun things to do in Tuscany which is, yes, a land of classics, art, relaxation and slow-life, but there is also much more. In its versatility in fact it also offers many possibility of visits and fun, exciting and adventurous activities. In short, we are talking about those moments that are not easily forgotten and that you can't wait to tell your friendsDo you want to know more? Well, follow us in this article to discover the fun things to do in Tuscany.

Flying in a hot air balloon over Tuscany

The first activity we recommend among the fun things to do in Tuscany is a beautiful hot air balloon adventure.

You can fly over the beautiful Chianti hills, from the Elsa Valley, or discover what effect that marvel of the Val d'Orcia – 18,000 hectares entirely a UNESCO World Heritage Site – just as you can fly over, lightly, the reliefs of the Mount Amiata, an ancient and fascinating extinct volcano. Or maybe, why not? take off among the wild clouds of Maremma, from the hinterland to the coast, shaped by crystalline turquoise waters.

And it wouldn't be the same suggestive and fun admire from up there at the top the major Tuscan art cities, Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, and discover new perspectives that seem invisible from below?

All this is possible thanks to hot air balloon flights organized by companies such as Hot Air Balloons Florence Balloon Team Italy; Florence Hot Air Balloons – Hot Air Balloon Rides in Tuscany; Tuscany Ballooning; Balloon in Tuscany; Ballooning in Florence – hot air balloon flights; And Balloon.it – Tuscany.

Mongolfiera in volo sopra i cieli di Toscana

Vespa Tour of the Val d'Orcia and Chianti

Another one of the fun things to do in Tuscany is the Vespa tour. And among the territories that are most suitable are the Val d'Orcia and the Chianti Classico.

The Val d'Orcia, in thearea between Siena and Grosseto, is characterized by wonderful villages, breathtaking views, and beautiful spas: travel it while riding a Vespa, equipped with their own map, through characteristic alleys and country lanes, it is certainly a very suggestive activity.

So why not contact, for example, the Vintage Tours of Pienza, or the Tuscan Secret Experience from Siena, they can certainly help you.

As for Chianti, famous especially in its classic area for the wine of the same name, it is another splendid territory rich in villages, hills, churches, villas and castles, all waiting to be enjoyed. Rely on a beautiful Vespa tour in Chianti Vespa Tour Of Chianti Live oh Ciao Florence Tours & Travel, that might be a great idea.

For further information: Val d'Orcia Wine Guide: 4 DOCs and 1 DOCG

Coppia in viaggio in Toscana in Vespa, tramonto tra le vigne

Rafting in Tuscany, a super fun adventure

A super-classic among the fun things to do in Tuscany is the rafting on the Lima, considered by many to be the best river in the region for this sport. The Lima Valley, in the shadow of theTuscan Apennines, is a a genuine place full of surprises: mills, medieval villages, wonderful landscapes, as well as the sparkling Lima stream itself, whose turbulent rapids they can be ridden aboard a suitable dinghy.

To accompany you in this suggestive adventure there is always an expert guide with whom descend along the course of the stream – from Cevoli to Bagni di Lucca, and even further, towards Chifenti – among waves, splashes, slopes, and stretches where you can challenge the impetuous force of the water. You can also try the sensation of swimming in a current and dive from a rock over 5 meters high.

For this fun activity we recommend contacting: Rafting H2O or RockOnda Rafting, both from Bagni di Lucca; as well as Lucca Rafting, by Chifenti.

A beautiful and relaxing walk with alpacas in the Tuscan hills

Another tip we give you among the fun things to do in Tuscany is the walk with the alpacas: your children will thank you. And if you don't have children, your stress from modern hectic life, which will decrease significantly. gentle and curious alpacas, are in fact popular pets on many family farms, they respond well to children, and are also used as therapy in schools, in nursing homes and in programs that work with children and adults with disabilities. In the USA and Germany, for example, programs have been held for many years alpaca therapy activities. Their affable personality conveys a sense of calm, also thanks to that long, soft neck to hug with love.

For this lovely activity you can contact, in the Marammana area, Albus Alpacas by Cecilia Scheggi, in Sasso d'Ombrone (Gr); My Alpaca, in Roveta/Scandicci, in the Florence area; or the Pernici Farm, in Siena, which organizes Alpaca trekking.

For further information: Alpaca walks in Tuscany: the sweet, precious wool that brings back smiles.

Primo piano di un alpaca in campagna toscana

Paragliding in the Tuscan mountains

For those who love theadventure and has a minimum of courage, certainly among the many fun things to do in Tuscany there is the paragliding which, as we know, is a particular sport that consists of to jump into the void from the top of a slope or of a mountain, supported by a parachute inflated by the wind. All healthy people can do it. do it together with an instructor (even those who suffer from vertigo), does not require any particular skills, and can be done at any time of the year.

In the Florence-Arezzo area We recommend Paragliding in Florence – Tandem flights in Tuscany; While Paragliding Florence offers an original tandem paragliding experience, taking off from the same hills where Leonardo da Vinci carried out his first free flight experiments in 1506.

While for the areas of Pisa, Lucca and the Apuan Alps we recommend Team Fly Toscana; Flyten; And Paragliding in Versilia and the Pisan Mountains, of San Giuliano Terme.

For further information: Where to go paragliding in Tuscany: fly free over our magnificent land.

Volo con parapendio al tramonto con foschia

Sailing on the Arno in Florence

Finally, between the romantic, the fun, the cultural and the unique experience, we recommend the navigation on the Arno in Florence, from the Ponte alle Grazie to the Ponte alla Carraia with the association “The Sandmen”, definitely something you won’t easily forget.

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