10 TOP Things to Do in Val d'Elsa (2026 Activity Guide)

Piazza della Cisterna showing dining out, heritage architecture and cafe lifestyle

Piazza delle Erbe featuring heritage architecture

Piazza Duomo showing heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Piazza Duomo featuring a sunset and heritage architecture

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What to do in Val d'Elsa

Popular places to visit

The main square of the fortress of Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni Castle

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

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

Piazza della Cisterna

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

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San Gimignano Communal Palace

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.

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 relaxing 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 quaint area.

Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum

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

Catch an event at Stadio Carlo Castellani during your trip to Empoli. Discover the countryside and wineries in this relaxing area.

Areas of Val d'Elsa

San Gimignano City Centre

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.