Things to Do in Val d'Elsa in 2025

Piazza della Cisterna showing night scenes, heritage architecture and dining out

Piazza delle Erbe showing heritage architecture

Piazza Duomo which includes heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Piazza Duomo featuring a sunset and heritage architecture

Piazza Duomo which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

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What to do in Val d'Elsa

Discover the most popular places to visit in Val d'Elsa

San Gimignano Communal Palace

3/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at San Gimignano Communal Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside, or seek out its local tours.

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View of the Castle from the via francigena, while the fog leaves the valley as the sun rises. Monteriggioni is a small medieval village 12 km far from Sienna and 43 from Florence. Absolutely beautiful, the best period to visit Tuscany is from May to July.

Monteriggioni Castle

4/5(6 reviews)

After visiting Monteriggioni Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Monteriggioni. Discover the area's beautiful countryside, or seek out its local tours.

Piazza Duomo

4.5/5(53 reviews)

Browse the collections of ancient art, which grace the walls of the medieval landmarks that surround this resplendent public square.

Piazza della Cisterna

4.5/5(52 reviews)

Admire the palaces and towers that frame this beautiful square, which was once a medieval marketplace. Today, it’s a venue for cultural events.

Cascate del Diborrato - Parco fluviale dell'Elsa

Inside the residential area of Colle Val d'Elsa is a historic and natural landscape of enormous value thanks to the Elsa River which crosses the Val d'Elsa creating a unique territory. The river creates enchanting corners for hiking and observing: the engineering works for gathering water, the artifical canal system for carrying the water to the city, the caves. A particularly suggestive point is the Diborrato water falls, a 15m jump which is more than 10m deep, a sort of small lake where the locals used to go to cool off. Other places not to miss are the Grotta dell'Orso, the Conchina, the Masso Bianco, the Nicchia and the Spianata dei Falchi, each with its own particularities. This natural richness has been recognized with the institution of a protected area in the River Park of the Upper Val d'Elsa which includes the path of the river from the city of Colle Val d'Elsa which stretches from Ponte Santa Giulia to Ponte di Spugna and includes the Caldane, thermal springs which were known to the Etruscans and Romans.

Alta Val d'Elsa River Park

Explore the great outdoors at Alta Val d'Elsa River Park, a lovely green space in Colle di Val d'Elsa. Discover the countryside and spas in this quaint area.

Tenuta Torciano Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Tenuta Torciano Winery during your travels to Ulignano. Discover the beautiful countryside and wineries in this relaxing area.

Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum

5/5(17 reviews)

This intriguing museum highlights the callousness of humans via displays of authentic and gruesome torture devices from around the world.

Sovestro in Poggio Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sovestro in Poggio Winery during your travels to San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside and wineries.

Stadio Carlo Castellani

You can take time to visit Stadio Carlo Castellani during your travels to Empoli. Discover the countryside and wineries in this relaxing area.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Val d'Elsa

San Gimignano City Centre

5/5(21 area reviews)

San Gimignano City Centre is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza Duomo and San Gimignano Communal Palace.

Certaldo Alto

5/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Certaldo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at Casa del Boccaccio or Church of Saint Jacob and Saint Philip.