Southern Tuscany Traveller Reviews

The Tuscany countryside come to life is just like the paintings we've seen only much better, of course. Going from hilltop town to hilltop town gave us such a scenic and intimate look at this uncrowded part of Italy. The background information provided by On Foot Holidays certainly enhanced our experience. Our luggage was transferred smoothly. The places we stayed were wonderful! The towns we went to each had something unique to offer and all were charming. Our walks not only took us into the beautiful, classic Tuscan countryside but sometimes we were in woods too. We went to abbeys, cathedrals and small chapels. It was all very diverse and interesting.

They personalize every individual trip and become like family. I have had contact with a number of staff and they all immediately address any questions/concerns I may have in addition to being friendly yet professional. The information provided is very comprehensive and we like the App along with the numerous hardcopy maps. I have referred many others to this company encouraging others to enjoy the benefits of walking holidays.

Excellent hiking trip walking through rolling hills of Tuscany and then climbing up to hilltop towns at the end of the day. The countryside is beautiful, even when it rained. Bring poles for sure as the clay soil in Tuscany is incredibly slippery in the rain. We stayed an extra night in Montalcino and 2 nights in Montepulciano. Highly recommend as there is so much to see around and in the towns.

This was our fourth trip with On Foot and they were excellent as usual. So responsive, professional and yet personal at the same time. We tell everyone to try On Foot.

We had an excellent walking holiday in Tuscany but had to make concessions due to previous months rain, muddy trails.

On Foot was a great tour operator- great downloaded maps/GPS program for use on iPhone. Excellent local contact for our hike. Great accommodations.

We undertook a self-guided walk through Southern Tuscany in September 2024. On Foot Holiday organized our accommodation, luggage transfers, and, where required, taxi transfers. This was a magnificent walk through gorgeous countryside, well within the capabilities of anyone who is reasonably fit. We enjoyed overnight accommodation in hilltop towns and, of course, savoured the delicious regional food and wines.

On Foot Holidays is a pleasure to work with. They are prompt and responsive, with an admirable attention to detail. Their walking packs are customized to one's travel plans, and contain a wealth of supporting information, including restaurant recommendations. I want particularly to mention their maps and walking directions, which are comprehensive and easy to follow. They have also recently developed a companion app that includes daily GPS-enabled topographical maps. This app provides an extra level of assurance that one is on the right track. And one more thing: they have engaged a local representative who is available for advice and assistance.

The description of the walk as an ‘amble’ was so inaccurate to be dangerous. We had terrible communication from the B&Bs and were even told “sorry I’m only the owner, I have nothing to do with the day to day dealings”. The ‘local’ tour guide was not sighted, and was worse than useless. Would not recommend at all.

No good.

A great experience walking through Tuscany. Very good accommodations, great food and well organized daily treks.

Onfoot holidays provided great support before the trip and while we didn't need much for them once we were on our way, when we did contact our local contact, the communication was flawless.

On Foot Holidays (booking ID22019 Allhusen). A very, very well planned wander through the vine clad, rolling hills and ancient, fortified hill top towns of Tuscany where steep narrow alleys often resort to time worn steps and corners that had not anticipated the arrival of motor cars 500 years later. We quite expected to meet a fourteenth century merchant clad in dark robes with fur collar hurrying to deliver an order for marble required by Michaelangelo or more wine for yet another Medici banquet. Surely Dante rested beneath this gnarled oak, quill in hand, as he pondered on his next work of genius. Many of the excellent choice of hotels and hostelries that On Foot holidays had researched on our behalf seemed unperturbed by the triviality of modern times confident that their ancient walls would outsee the present era. Their comfort and local fare perfectly enhanced the surroundings giving plentiful succour to tired limbs. For those not wishing to think too much, or indeed at all, about admin matters when on holiday preferring to enjoy the ancient landcape and ponder on the thought that Sandro Botticelli once walked this route as he headed to Florence to receive his next commission, or maybe Caravaggio fled along the woodland track pursued by those more interested in his violent deeds than his mastery of chiaroscuro? Help is at hand! Stepping away from the mists of bygone ages we were hugely impressed by the technology provided by On Foot. Having done many of these holidays we know that the paperwork can often detract. Once we had reams of maps and instructions held in ungainly wallets that required constant reference to remember where we are, had we yet passed the cross roads at point 26.3? Constant debate with fellow travellers about whether that is the village we need or is it another. No longer! Now all is held within the ubiquitous phone. A polite 'ping' alerts us to pay attention for a moment. An amusingly reproacful 'pong' if we dared to wander 50 yards from the route. And much else besides. Snippets of history, geography, local customers, recommendations for aperitifs and dinner. All in the palm of your hand delivered from above. Galileo, master of celestial movement, would have loved it. I am sure he smiled when we stood beside his tomb.

They really care and seem to instinctively know what we would like. A very personal and personable experience dealing with them. Ps apologies if this is the second submission. The first evaporated! If so delete this one

Over eight days, we walked country roads and paths through vineyards and olive groves, arriving each day in some marvelous spot, usually with a commanding view of the surrounding area. On Foot chose fantastic accommodations and made everything seamless and easy for us. The new app they are using is really great!

Second trip with On Foot and we'll be back for more. They deliver consistently and never miss a beat. Leading up to the trip, it doesn't matter who in the office caught my email, they responded quickly and thoroughly. Their local contact was also notable for quick and helpful responses (on the rare occasion that more was needed). They are just the best -- and also a very good value! Have already recommended them to numerous friends.

Three friends and I did the On Foot Holidays walk through Tuscany the last week of May 2024. We had a wonderful time. The trip surpassed my already high expectations. The route was so beautiful and peaceful. We walked through vineyards, along county roads and through woodsy areas and ended up each day in quaint, historic towns. We enjoyed all the places that we stayed- the rooms were clean and we always had a private bath. The staff at each place was friendly and helpful. The maps and information that On Foot provided us with were excellent. We had no problem navigating our walk. We were very lucky to have sunny, beautiful weather the entire week. Needless to say we loved the Italian food and wine.

On Foot Holidays was extremely responsive to all our needs and questions. Their informational walking packet and their app were exceptional. I have absolutely no complaints. Our trip went off without a hitch.

The whole experience was fantastic, even more spectacular than my friend and I imagined. Wei did the 5 night Tuscan trek, starting at Buonconvento through to Multipulciano. Right from the start we were utterly stunned by the scenery; the endless rolling hills, the iconic cypress trees, the vineyards and the 360 degree views. The accommodation along the way were mostly perfect - quirky and with so much character. The walking was made very easy with the level of detail in the written instructions. We used the recommended GPS as well but it wasn't really needed though a good backup.

On Foot Holidays were excellent, returning messages very quickly, giving us advice as to where to stay for a few extra days afterwards (Multipulciano, Siena and Pisa). My friend had an ankle injury before the holiday and we were unsure how much we would be able to do; On Foot Holidays gave us advice about the individual days and shorter alternatives. They could not have been more friendly and helpful.