Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany. Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick as your guide, Tuscany is yours to discover.

Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you'll find:

* Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and Tuscany

* Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites

* Top sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery

* How to connect with local culture: Listen to a street musician's serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca

* Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight

* The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of Chianti

* Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums

* Detailed maps for exploring on the go, including driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country

* Complete, up-to-date information on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more

* Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany.

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