Location: Pienza
Top Things to do in Pienza
The 8 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Pienza, Tuscany
Pienza, a town in Tuscany, is the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism." In 1996, UNESCO declared the town a World Heritage Site and in 2004 the entire valley, the Val d'Orcia, was included on the list of Unesco’s World Cultural Landscapes. Pienza was the birthplace of Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, who would become Pope Pius II. After he became Pope, Piccolomini had the entire village rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town that would serve as a retreat from Rome.
Restaurants in Pienza
1. Vintage Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 388 reviews
Vintage Tours is a rental company and organizes tours of vintage vehicles in Montepulciano (Si), We provide you with Vespas, Lambrettas, motorcycles and antique cars, to offer our customers a unique and exciting experience The idea Vintage Tours, comes from the Vintage, wanting to convey that pleasure in living the days as they once were, simply raising the idea of a slow tourism, thanks to our media of the 60, 70, 80. spend a day with them will be romantic and will make you go back in time … it will give a different flavour to your day! From 2014 we have included, for the less practical, automatic Vespe and scooters, the latest generation. We paired our Vespa, Lambretta, motorcycles and vintage cars to the beauty of the surrounding landscape, allowing you to visit Tuscany and Umbria with us. The beautiful streets and landscapes of the Val D’Orcia, the Crete Senesi, Chianti, of Lake Trasimeno will make you enjoy the view you will encounter, and that will guide you in the beautiful towns such as Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Asciano, Monticchiello, Cortona, Siena Bathroom Sprockets, Gaiole in Chianti and Radda in Chianti. Drive along roads with UNESCO heritage, including a tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino in the many typical farms, cheeses like the famous pecorino cheese, Cinta Senese cold cuts and honey. In conclusion, perhaps, with a nice relaxing soak in the hot pool of Bagno Vignoni in the pools or in the woods of Bagni San Filippo. The philosophy of Vintage Tours is to offer you a completely different day, making you live an original experience, high quality, with attention to every aspect. The Vintage Tours included in the rental offers loan to use the helmet, head balaclava, Kway, Backpack, Map, a padlock and Walky Talky for groups. Also we hire, the GoPro, the classic wicker picnic basket or the original Vespa helmets. In our shop we have for sale in Montepulciano gadgets Vintage Tours, Vespa, or photo accessories, like selfie stick, portable ashtrays for smokers. The Vintage Tours, is a concept, is a unique way to experience the day. We give you the chance to choose the best of your choice (please go to our shop) And build your journey … your adventure! Know our activities and services offered in the CAR section! To follow our adventures and get to know first about our news, become a fan on face book page, Vintage Tours.
2. Artemisia Gallery
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By davidwU2728PJ - Gricignano di Aversa, Italy
If you want a beautiful piece of artwork to remind you of that special Tuscany visit - this is the place to go!!! I have known Isabella for over 5 years now and she is the best. Her artwork is beautiful and will look amazing on your wall. You will easily pay 3x as much for artwork in other Tuscan cities that does not have the color and features that Isabella is able to produce. Go there! Buy something! You will not regret it!
3. La Taverna del Pecorino
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
La Taverna del pecorino Un negozio nel cuore di Pienza Nel Centro Storico di Pienza - Città natale di Papa PIO II - a pochi passi dalla Cattedrale, in una via traversa al Corso il Rossellino, si trova il nostro negozio “La TAVERNA del PECORINO”, dove potrete trovare e assaggiare, una vastissima scelta di prelibatezze gastronomiche, frutto della nostra amata terra, della tradizione toscana e della passione dei suoi abitanti.
Reviewed By Tour264593 - Zurich, Switzerland
This is the one and only traditional shop in Pienza, the place where you can feed your eyes before you satisfy your palate. The shop offers a variety of aged cheese that go beyond your usual mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, mouthwatering charcuterie meat which can be paired with richly layered and full bodied fine wines. I bought here the best high quality traditional oil notorious for its healthy properties, vinegar and homemade pasta. Furthermore, the shop is located in the center of the town close to the Cathedral. I definitely highly recommend it.
4. E-Bike Tuscany
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By sebrahim
Stefi, the owner runs this small family business singlehandedly.She is knowledgeable, friendly and has vast experience of the entire Tuscany region. She even offered to pick me up from the train station and take me to Pienza which is about 35 minutes away. I felt totally safe travelling and biking alone while i was in Pienza.Her bikes are excellent and very reliable. Thanks Stefi for making my experience so memorable!
5. Podere Il Casale
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4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By simonwilsonjersey
Absolutely loved this perfect corner of Tuscany. From the moment we arrived there w as s a friendly welcome and a willingness to share the passion for the natural products of the farm. The restaurant is great and we also took the pizza class that was a very special 4/5 hours with the lovely Sandra who owns and runs the farm with husband, Ulisse. What a great couple. Hopefully we will return
6. Pieve di Corsignano
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4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By susi924 - Australia, null
A beautiful church with a well preserved 13th century tower located on the outskirts of the town of Pienza. Step inside for a moment of quiet reflection.
7. Monticchiello
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By exeman - Tiverton, United Kingdom
Montichiello is a little gem and has so much history for such a small hill town, However, the highlight are the views of the cypress lined curving road to Montepulciano. Also a must do is the strada panoramica to Pienza on a white road.
8. Teatro Povero
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Il Teatro Povero di Monticchiello è un progetto sociale e culturale nato negli anni ’60. Agli inizi di quel decennio il borgo toscano attraversa una profonda crisi collegata alla rapida eclissi del sistema economico e sociale che aveva caratterizzato per secoli la sua esistenza: la mezzadria. Lavoro, cultura e tradizioni vanno rapidamente scomparendo e la popolazione si dimezza. Quelli che per scelta o necessità rimangono iniziano allora a riflettere sul senso delle rapide trasformazioni che stanno travolgendo il loro mondo e le loro identità. In un paese senza un teatro viene cosí deciso di aggregarsi attorno a un’idea di teatro in piazza: una forma di spettacolo che diverrà presto tentativo di ricostruzione collettiva e ideale del senso delle proprie vite. Una forma di resistenza alla crisi.
