Tuscany's Dolce Vita

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2006 | Tuscany offers a "dolce vita" mix of hearty cuisine, fascinating history, and gentle beauty. First we'll learn about the original Tuscans - the ancient Etruscans - at Volterra's Etruscan Museum, then we'll tour a hill town that was important to both the Etruscans and the Romans, head into the woods for a truffle hunt, eat slow food Italian-style during Sunday lunch in Chiusure, and finish in Montepulciano, where we'll get passionate about the local wine. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #tuscany
Visit www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe.
Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:
• “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
• European Tours: www.ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/gui...
• Travel Gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop/
• Travel Classes: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
• Rick Steves Audio Europe App: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

Пікірлер: 463

  • @alessiobartoli5755
    @alessiobartoli57554 жыл бұрын

    I Was born in tuscany 30 km from Montepulciano and i am so grateful because i know i am lucky! I tried to go live in a big city but after two years i cameback i missed my hills and freespaces! Come here and travel across u can fall in love

  • @Meghnaaad

    @Meghnaaad

    Жыл бұрын

    You are lucky.

  • @antistiolabeo8950
    @antistiolabeo89503 жыл бұрын

    How is it possible that wherever you look in Italy there's so much beauty to see?

  • @hugolafhugolaf

    @hugolafhugolaf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wait till you see the women. Stunning. Not in a slutty way either. Women of all ages are beautiful, proud, confident.

  • @mohammedjamil2277

    @mohammedjamil2277

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hugolafhugolaf I'm planning on visiting this beautiful region of italy next july 2021 from the uk provided the covid situation improves! I will be flying in from leeds/Bradford airport to pisa spend one night there. Then move on to lucca for 3 days then 5 days in florence use as a base for days trips. Three days in san casciano in val di pesa in chianti region. Then 3 nights in siena and 3 nights in pienza doing plenty of day trips to montepulciano val d'orcia volterra poggibonsi greve radda panzano arezzo and more so looking forward to it 😊

  • @havefunwithaanya3797

    @havefunwithaanya3797

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not only on Italy the whole Europe

  • @marcotagliavini9128

    @marcotagliavini9128

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@havefunwithaanya3797 mmm... whole europe??? Better to distinguish mediterranean country to others... italy has more in common, in terms of beauty and geographical and historical aspects, with turkey or siria than, for example, belgium or scotland or finland...

  • @jennpoop6134

    @jennpoop6134

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marcotagliavini9128 I agree, the Mediterranean countries like Lebanon, Cyprus, Italy, Jerusalem, Greece and Spain definitely beats the Scandinavian countries

  • @laylabono4035
    @laylabono40353 жыл бұрын

    I was born in Tuscany now I live in USA from 16 years its time to go back in my Country i miss the culture,Good vino and the best beautiful women I ever see..Ciao a presto.

  • @tanino111

    @tanino111

    3 жыл бұрын

    Io sono Siciliano e vivo negli usa da 15 anni. Sto pensando anche io di fare ritorno.

  • @yukiyu6241

    @yukiyu6241

    3 жыл бұрын

    Greetings! I am from Serbia living in Canada., but I always found Italy truly captivating, all regions especially Tuscany and Amalfi area. There is something in the air, magic like that that gets under your skin and stays there forever urging you to come back and potentially stay for good. As if I was Italian in my past life?? Saluti!

  • @binnysehgal8287

    @binnysehgal8287

    2 жыл бұрын

    Many Americans live in Italy permanently bcs Italy is better country to live than America

  • @hevihaji8031

    @hevihaji8031

    3 ай бұрын

    Did u go back to Italy Layla after 3years of this comment I wonder 😊

  • @SenseiMaharaj
    @SenseiMaharaj11 ай бұрын

    One thing I have to say is that Steve's voice is very soothing. I saw many tour documentaries, but Rick Steve's is the best.

  • @saeta
    @saeta9 жыл бұрын

    My god what a beautiful place, people who live there, and specially those who were born there are very lucky indeed

  • @paponeable

    @paponeable

    7 жыл бұрын

    saeta We use to be, now there are Americans everywhere....

  • @janebaldwin8040

    @janebaldwin8040

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes that's because your economy relies on TOURISM.Does the state owe you a living? Get real, you fantasist.

  • @conniebarnes9274

    @conniebarnes9274

    5 жыл бұрын

    paponeable, Then I guess you are lucky.

  • @fatimadecerv6492

    @fatimadecerv6492

    5 жыл бұрын

    saeta I’m

  • @romanobenini3331

    @romanobenini3331

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jane Baldwin italian economy is about tourism for 12 % non more . Italy has the seventh industrial economy in the World . fashion automotive furniture and agrifood. We have too MANY tourists , and we are annoyed of this, especially if they are americans rude and arrogant . We despice the american arrogance and ignorance in Italy . You are the usual american ignorant .

  • @dennisdaniels6946
    @dennisdaniels69466 жыл бұрын

    I think Tuscany has great history, music, art, food and people!

  • @agem1989

    @agem1989

    5 жыл бұрын

    Also leather and fashion

  • @billiebillie678
    @billiebillie6783 жыл бұрын

    I miss Europe soooo much! I'm in tears.

  • @ilovelegos2000

    @ilovelegos2000

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Hope when this virus goes away I can visit again

  • @filippodelsanto7259
    @filippodelsanto72593 жыл бұрын

    I was born and I still live in Siena. I' m proud to see documentaries like this, which praise my places. Well done mr. Rick.

  • @HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.

    @HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Un senese! Io sono nato a Firenze ma qui su KZread possiamo anche andare d’accordo! Scherzo ovviamente 🤣😜

  • @maggiedevlin6187
    @maggiedevlin61873 жыл бұрын

    We took a tour with Annie and, though we have traveled all over the world, she was the best tour guide we have ever had.

  • @kellysunserenity4068
    @kellysunserenity40685 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else wanna pack up and move to Italy pronto after watching this?

  • @burnlastsunday

    @burnlastsunday

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm on my way

  • @susanmargaretwills6432

    @susanmargaretwills6432

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kelly Sun & Serenity - I packed my bags 43 years ago and came to Tuscany... never one regret!

  • @susanmargaretwills6432

    @susanmargaretwills6432

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@burnlastsunday - packed my bags 43 years ago and came to Tuscany... not one regret!

  • @kayaeki

    @kayaeki

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish i had money :')

  • @mubashirkarim7039
    @mubashirkarim70394 жыл бұрын

    Europe is full historic work and mesmerizing Greenery. I love EuRope.

  • @marcotudini5909

    @marcotudini5909

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well That's italy... But Latvia is Europe too for example But with different attractions... So different

  • @sutats
    @sutats3 жыл бұрын

    You can't beat the Italian way of life. Benissimo!

  • @ellietmaples3577
    @ellietmaples35774 жыл бұрын

    Italy is such a beautifully diverse place. From unique cities, delicious food, and friendly faces who wouldn't want to visit such a place!

  • @gianlucavisca3419
    @gianlucavisca34193 жыл бұрын

    Toscana bellisssima...... The Etruscans were very intelligent and refined people .It is still uncertain where they came from but surely the chose the best palce in Italy to swettle.. TUSCANY.

  • @alexcecc3340
    @alexcecc33408 жыл бұрын

    tuscany is one of the most beautiful region of Italy..

  • @raffaelesantoro2034

    @raffaelesantoro2034

    7 жыл бұрын

    ALEX cecc That is true but go to the northern Italy and it will be Beautiful.

  • @laylabono4035

    @laylabono4035

    3 жыл бұрын

    Siamo molto simpatici.

  • @kaywallace6139
    @kaywallace61393 жыл бұрын

    Rick is awesome! Italy is the best.and the People are lovely.

  • @Akusyoung
    @Akusyoung3 жыл бұрын

    Am so so lucky to be in this beautifully sculpture city... Am in Prato 25min to Florence in the capital city ... it's beautiful

  • @LifeofLin
    @LifeofLin6 жыл бұрын

    Tuscany is an amazing, serene part of Italy with a passion for food, wine and living well!

  • @doubleuponbob3397

    @doubleuponbob3397

    4 жыл бұрын

    And big, strong Italian peckers 😍😍😍

  • @ganekewy9964
    @ganekewy99643 жыл бұрын

    I Love Toscany nad Italia The best people in The World Kiss from Poland 😍🤩😘😗☺😚😙🥰😊😉🙂😀😃😄😁😆💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

  • @francesvansiclen3245
    @francesvansiclen32455 жыл бұрын

    I'm so depressed; I want to be in that beautiful place !!!!

  • @ahlivetuhsidamaro150

    @ahlivetuhsidamaro150

    4 жыл бұрын

    Frances Van Siclen I live in Cercola. Italy is great, but as the saying goes, wherever you are, there you are. There are Italians who would gladly switch places with you. There is 1/3 unemployment here! Beautiful landscape, but it can be difficult to adjust here. Red tape regarding residency, healthcare and getting a bank account can take a year or more. It took me 4 years to get my dual citizenship while living in me hometown of Chicago. Paradise doesn’t exist anywhere. but there’s always good people, good food and a decent place to lay your head at night if you have a little bit of money. Xoxoxoxo

  • @lawistruth

    @lawistruth

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ahlivetuhsidamaro150 u right it's overrated

  • @alexcecc3340
    @alexcecc33408 жыл бұрын

    because it got a little bit of everything, beautiful cities, art, wonderful countryside, beaches and sea, a little bit of mountains, etc

  • @angelabender8132

    @angelabender8132

    6 жыл бұрын

    ALEX cecc river islands shores country

  • @paulmarsh5325
    @paulmarsh53253 жыл бұрын

    The Czech Republic, Bulgaria and the region of Tuscany sound totally refreshing!!! TOTAL MIND BLOW!!!!

  • @arela1030
    @arela10304 жыл бұрын

    Alleluia what a lovely paradise one my favorite. Place to live I’m always thinking and dreaming can’t wait to go I ❤️ 🇮🇹 red wine 🍷 ,all made. In I love ❤️ it mostly my things ,Tuscany see you soon mammamiya. ,Monsieur Rick Steves you’re channel Excellent ,thanks smile 😃

  • @djtleitho7689
    @djtleitho76896 жыл бұрын

    I love Italy and Tuscany is my favourite...

  • @bundasriharyani698
    @bundasriharyani6983 жыл бұрын

    Tuscany's country like eat delicius clear and green your peaple

  • @AthanassiadisBarbara
    @AthanassiadisBarbara4 жыл бұрын

    In the world, there are beautiful landscapes, more beautiful landscapes and a third category - those that are uncomparably unique. That's where I place Tuscany! Thank you, Rick, for your wonderful video. Barbara

  • @aftersixprodllc8282
    @aftersixprodllc82828 жыл бұрын

    I've been to Volterra and Montepulciano..beautiful places, great people, and heavenly food. I hope to be back in those places. :)

  • @BlueHen123

    @BlueHen123

    7 жыл бұрын

    Which was your favorite?

  • @aftersixprodllc8282

    @aftersixprodllc8282

    7 жыл бұрын

    well, both are really nice I would love to explore more of them if given the chance...couldn't decide which is better but I had a good pasta with some rabbit meat in Montepulciano which makes it really memorable...but Volterra has a lot of interesting old structures, their square is very nice.

  • @Ninof33
    @Ninof334 жыл бұрын

    Lucca Tuscany where I will have my villa with vineyards and wine cellar. Beautiful! ❤️🙏

  • @RebbecahIsrael
    @RebbecahIsrael9 жыл бұрын

    I would love to visit Tuscany Itlay! It's Beautiful!

  • @elainebmack

    @elainebmack

    9 жыл бұрын

    Rebbecah Israel Do it! You will love the place!

  • @patriciaegan7244
    @patriciaegan72443 жыл бұрын

    I love that Rick tries so many foods from so many places around the world. Wonderful cuisine is what I see! And, I love seeing all the places he goes in his videos!

  • @ploutarkhos
    @ploutarkhos4 жыл бұрын

    Who is watching in Dec 2019 ♥️

  • @ranjitalexander8087

    @ranjitalexander8087

    4 жыл бұрын

    Abhishek DB Jan 2020...😁

  • @brandonburrell8517

    @brandonburrell8517

    4 жыл бұрын

    February 2020

  • @neighborhoodcaptain790

    @neighborhoodcaptain790

    4 жыл бұрын

    Coronavirus 2020

  • @leojonkers3181
    @leojonkers31814 ай бұрын

    Tuscany is my favorite region in Italy. Perhaps in the whole of Europe. The small villages, all on top, are so beautiful. I made a 14 days trip on my bicycle trew this crazy beautiful region. Tnx.

  • @lola.lola1147
    @lola.lola11474 жыл бұрын

    That is my home and where I will rest my soul when time comes.

  • @TheMelihsabancioglu

    @TheMelihsabancioglu

    2 жыл бұрын

    do you know the song the guys singing at the bar ?

  • @theheartbeatwithlisahender2117
    @theheartbeatwithlisahender21173 жыл бұрын

    Terrific episode! Lovely vistas and interesting commentary about Etruscan history and the simple pleasures of Tuscany.

  • @jimmythompson9677
    @jimmythompson96773 жыл бұрын

    What a great segment. Love Rick Steve and love Italy. I want to go back!!

  • @allagovorukhina5074
    @allagovorukhina50749 ай бұрын

    God bless Rick Steves for his amazing videos ❤❤❤

  • @rodolfotrindade4322
    @rodolfotrindade43225 жыл бұрын

    Wherever you go in italy, you live a great times!!!

  • @colinmayes9446
    @colinmayes94464 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful country, it looked absolutely fabulous.

  • @josipag2185
    @josipag2185 Жыл бұрын

    One can't not to be in love this hills and villages, so much charm and style! Love Tuscany

  • @billbergendahl2911
    @billbergendahl29118 ай бұрын

    My mother's family came from Italy and I have had the pleasure of visiting Tuscany.

  • @user-kv4bz6gj4e
    @user-kv4bz6gj4e8 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful country, it looked absolutely fabulous.. You can't beat the Italian way of life. Benissimo!.

  • @BrightSparksAsia
    @BrightSparksAsia4 жыл бұрын

    Loved this. Gotta go to Tuscany immediately. Thanks

  • @allanmurphy5273
    @allanmurphy52733 жыл бұрын

    Got to be my favourite episode. On my bucket list. Many thanks Rick!

  • @sheruffa6032
    @sheruffa60329 жыл бұрын

    Rick is the best, ciao Rick!

  • @PomMom700
    @PomMom7002 жыл бұрын

    You have the best travel videos, Rick. Thank you sooo much.

  • @TheAkaluna
    @TheAkaluna9 жыл бұрын

    Super! I love Tuscany!

  • @nadirchin1399
    @nadirchin13995 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful place thank You Rick

  • @ApriliaRacer14
    @ApriliaRacer146 жыл бұрын

    Personally I will take the north however almost anywhere in Italy is amazing. What a culture!

  • @angelabender8132

    @angelabender8132

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tuscany is not south...

  • @PilgrimofMatter
    @PilgrimofMatter2 жыл бұрын

    Italy is not the size of California. It's the size of Arizona, but we STILL LOVE YOU, RICK STEVES!!!!

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin15083 жыл бұрын

    Great place to visit love Tuscany full of life and nice landscape with Cathedrals to.Ann Deakin WarwickJan 2021

  • @danesovic7585
    @danesovic75853 жыл бұрын

    Rick is a good man.

  • @iftikharkhan9278
    @iftikharkhan9278 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this fascinating visit of Tuscany!

  • @abishagx
    @abishagx2 жыл бұрын

    La casa 💜

  • @TheSvemirka
    @TheSvemirka9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Steve.

  • @annawaipingwong336
    @annawaipingwong3364 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the beautiful video and I just love it.

  • @MansaKimani
    @MansaKimani4 ай бұрын

    Just discovered the channel while researching Tuscany, couldn't be more grateful.

  • @fred96ful
    @fred96ful Жыл бұрын

    I love this video! He's one of the best travel documentarist. As an italian, i feel a bit nostalgic of those times without financial crisis, when we were loving the true dolce Vita. In the last times, they have destroyed half of those industries...so sad

  • @silviagalmanini5399

    @silviagalmanini5399

    7 ай бұрын

    Ma quando dolce vita in Italia nella tua immaginazione?

  • @misskhanitthakumrong3901
    @misskhanitthakumrong3901 Жыл бұрын

    Hello 😻💕Your works of your youtube clips,live youtube is very good.

  • @raffaelesantoro2034
    @raffaelesantoro20347 жыл бұрын

    I am the only American that went there a lot of time, Since I was born every Summer I went to Italy.

  • @sandyacombs
    @sandyacombs5 жыл бұрын

    Rick your production is so awesome, thanks for the tour....

  • @PeterFritzWalter
    @PeterFritzWalter9 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, Rick! They are not just well-made and professional, but you are providing information that often surpasses the glimpses that tourists could possibly have during the short time of their visit. Also, your music always fits the content.

  • @joannapotts8732

    @joannapotts8732

    3 жыл бұрын

    I Was born in tuscany 30 km from Montepulciano and i am so grateful because i know i am lucky! I tried to go live in a big city but after two years i cameback i missed my hills and freespaces! Come here and travel across u can fall in love

  • @TheMelihsabancioglu

    @TheMelihsabancioglu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@joannapotts8732 do you know the music that the guys at the bar singinG?

  • @bronwencampbell6943

    @bronwencampbell6943

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said @Peter Fritz Walter my thoughts exactly! Many thanks to Rick Steves the books and videos have been a source of joy, knowledge and inspiration 👏🏼

  • @JohnAckerman93

    @JohnAckerman93

    Жыл бұрын

    I too love Rick's videos. In fact, I'm going to Europe in June with some family. We're going to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. I've been watching Rick's videos to get pumped up for the trip

  • @iczemi
    @iczemi6 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to go there. I bought the book Florence and Tuscany.

  • @irfanakhtar7016
    @irfanakhtar70168 жыл бұрын

    awesome place in europe & italy

  • @BrendanDean99
    @BrendanDean996 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful...thank you!

  • @janiceherbon4090
    @janiceherbon40903 жыл бұрын

    Just Beautiful!

  • @francisbacon6850
    @francisbacon6850 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent.

  • @1981SBAX
    @1981SBAX8 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video!!!

  • @welcome2prato
    @welcome2prato8 жыл бұрын

    Oh amazing Tuscany...:-)

  • @1966LACHINA
    @1966LACHINA9 жыл бұрын

    Fantastica Toscana

  • @saidrahman2110
    @saidrahman21102 ай бұрын

    Excellent video. Very informative. Obliged.

  • @user-se7zm6wj5i
    @user-se7zm6wj5i9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this amazing video! Toscana is a very beautiful region!

  • @divinaplaza2797
    @divinaplaza27972 жыл бұрын

    I love watching all your videos I learn a lot about Europe thank you so much.

  • @heribertusjenparma2089
    @heribertusjenparma20898 жыл бұрын

    It's Beautiful!

  • @takeatour5410
    @takeatour54103 жыл бұрын

    I love it and I want to live there ❤️

  • @zaram131
    @zaram1313 жыл бұрын

    Exquisitely beautiful.

  • @somebody_me_th
    @somebody_me_th3 жыл бұрын

    This vdo made me miss tuscany so much.💖👍

  • @HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.
    @HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.3 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Florence folks!

  • @patriciallosalarrabure1811
    @patriciallosalarrabure18117 жыл бұрын

    Me encanto, justo lo que quería ! Mil gracias

  • @mariacoutinho3009
    @mariacoutinho30098 жыл бұрын

    My Favorite Place ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @maryparent9573
    @maryparent95733 жыл бұрын

    I love Italy !!🙏💜

  • @zz-he4uc
    @zz-he4uc3 жыл бұрын

    I was there one time ,I hope to visit this beautiful places again...

  • @ConnollyCove
    @ConnollyCove7 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful places..Keep it up !! :)

  • @waxeye6488
    @waxeye64883 жыл бұрын

    really well put together doco, thanks Steve, even more rewarding second viewing

  • @santushnath7122
    @santushnath71226 жыл бұрын

    Excellent ! Nice 2 see your videos. I am from India but setting from here I am able 2 see the world wide through your eyes.... Thank you very much.

  • @groopmmex
    @groopmmex3 жыл бұрын

    This a good one Rick, thank you so much!

  • @sydneydaramy1032
    @sydneydaramy1032 Жыл бұрын

    I always enjoy watching it's always beautiful, I hope one day I can see it for myself, Thank you

  • @mikelellsaesser1320
    @mikelellsaesser13207 жыл бұрын

    hey Claire that was very pretty trip u took us on love ye to ends of the earth :-) :-) :-) u and ur friend r so awesome have a great night :-) love ya bye mikel

  • @progeneprogeneprogene4130
    @progeneprogeneprogene41304 жыл бұрын

    lindo Lugar ... A Itália é linda

  • @allcreaturesgreatandsmall5956
    @allcreaturesgreatandsmall59565 ай бұрын

    I love the red Alfa Romeo. I got to drive one when I was young because my dad had 2 that he restored. What a treat to see one in Italy.

  • @AndreaKChen
    @AndreaKChen3 жыл бұрын

    I wish it get back to normal again. This video makes me travel to the past times

  • @aldf1784

    @aldf1784

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hellooo

  • @aldf1784

    @aldf1784

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like italy?

  • @truthfinder6246
    @truthfinder62462 жыл бұрын

    Love this show.

  • @jhonnysuny9836
    @jhonnysuny98362 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @ritachoi8235
    @ritachoi82356 жыл бұрын

    I love all your videos... Hope someday I will visit all the places I have immensely enjoyed watching on utube.

  • @bernadetedeslandes6876
    @bernadetedeslandes68763 жыл бұрын

    Ah!!!... lá dolce vita!!...🍷🍾

  • @janetlombardi2314
    @janetlombardi23143 жыл бұрын

    A great video thank you

  • @leonardolema6059
    @leonardolema60593 жыл бұрын

    Good idea for learning english y to know Europe!!! Thanks!

  • @krutibhavsar9534
    @krutibhavsar95342 жыл бұрын

    The best part is that when he says, didn't understand a word he said... :p I enjoy Rick's videos... Tuscany is a beautiful place.

  • @MOSTEFAOUIAhmedAmine
    @MOSTEFAOUIAhmedAmine6 жыл бұрын

    My dream is to visit this beautiful place :)

  • @sheilalittlejohns2851
    @sheilalittlejohns28513 жыл бұрын

    Rick you do have such a great life

  • @LotusLady9
    @LotusLady95 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!