Surroundings

Activities around Montopoli

 

WINE CELLARS

 

• Varramista (5.4 km away) – A historic estate once owned by the Piaggio/Agnelli family, now a wine-producing farm. Visits to the cellars and wine experience available upon reservation.
  Contacts: +39 0571 44711 – booking@varramista.it

• Usigliano Pian del Vescovo (9 km away) – Like Varramista, this is a wine and olive oil-producing estate. Guided tours available upon reservation.
  Contacts: +39 0587 468000 – degustazioni@usigliandelvescovo.it

• Castello di Coiano (20 km away) – Winery and farm located within the Castle complex. Offers tastings of Tuscan oil and wine.
  Contacts: +39 0571 680185 / 0571 9910219 – info@castellodicoiano.it

 

MUSEUMS

 

MONTOPOLI

 

• Civic Museum of Montopoli (130 m away) – Hosts Etruscan, Roman, and medieval artifacts discovered during local excavations in the early 1900s. Guided tours and children's activities available if organized.
  Phone: +39 0571 449851
  Opening hours: Thu/Fri 09:00–13:00 | Sat/Sun 15:30–18:30

• Stradivarius Museum (30 m away) – Recently renovated to allow access to ancient underground caves where artisanal meat products are aged. Visit only by reservation (min. 4 people), with the possibility of tastings.
  Contacts: +39 0571 466978 / 333 6860459 / 340 5674841 – mirko.marianelli@gmail.com

• Pastificio Morelli Museum (3 km away) – Celebrates Italy’s rich culinary tradition and the art of pasta. Products can be purchased at the shop or tasted at the restaurant with an open kitchen.
  Contacts: +39 0571 459032
  Websites: museopasta.it – pastamorelli.it – ristorantemo.it
  Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 / 14:00–17:00

 

PONTEDERA

 

• Piaggio Museum (14 km away) – Discover the complete collection of Piaggio vehicles, from wartime aircrafts to the legendary Vespa.
  Opening hours: Tue–Fri: 9:30 / 11:30 / 14:00 / 16:00 | Closed on Mondays
  Admission: Free with reservation on the website | Guided tour: €5 per person

• Farmers' Market – Every Friday 08:00–13:00: colorful market with food stalls, flowers, local products, clothing, and accessories.

 

SAN MINIATO

 

• Frederick’s Tower (12 km away) – A watchtower built by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia in the 13th century. Pier delle Vigne, mentioned in Dante’s Inferno (Canto XIII), died here.
  Hours:
  October–March: weekends and holidays 10:00–15:00
  April–September: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
  Contacts: +39 345 3038991 – sistemamuseale@comune.san-miniato.pi.it / museicivicisanminiato@coopculture.it

• Diocesan Museum of San Miniato (12 km away) – Displays sacred art and furnishings from the Diocese. Combined ticket available with the Tower of Matilda.
  Tickets: €2.50 per person | Combined: €5
  Phone: +39 342 6860873

 

VINCI

 

• Leonardo Museum (27 km away) – Located in Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace. Includes model reconstructions of his inventions and insights into his life and work.
  Hours:
  Winter (Nov–Mar): Mon–Fri 10:00–16:30 | Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00
  Summer (Apr–Oct): Every day 10:00–19:00
  Contacts: +39 0571 933285 | Ticket office: +39 0571 933251 / 245

 

CERTALDO

 

• Boccaccio House Museum (37 km away) – Birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio, author of the Decameron and a major figure in Italian literature.
  Hours: Open every day except Tuesday 10:00–13:00 / 14:30–16:30 | Weekends until 17:30
  Contacts: +39 0571 661219 – musei@comune.certaldo.fi.it

 

Activities for Children and Teens

 

PONTEDERA

 

• River Park (9 km away) – Summer playground with inflatables and refreshment area. Open from 3:00 to 7:00 PM

• Zanolandia (9 km away) – Indoor play area for children.
  Opening hours: Every day 4:00–7:30 PM

 

PISTOIA

 

• Pistoia Zoo (50 km away)
  Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–6:30 PM | Holidays 9:30 AM–7:00 PM
  Tickets: Adults €19 – Children (3–10 years) €15

 

COLLODI

 

• Pinocchio Park (35 km away)
  Opening hours:
  Summer (Mar–Oct): Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 | Holidays 10:00–18:00
  Winter (Nov–Feb): Every day 10:00–17:00
  Tickets: Adults €26 – Children: (3–4 yrs) €21 | (5–14 yrs) €23

 

LIVORNO

 

• Livorno Aquarium (46 km away)
  Winter: Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00
  Summer: Every day 10:00–18:00
  Tickets: Adults €16 – Children (over 1 meter) €10 (online discounts available)

 

CECINA

 

• Cavallino Matto (84 km away) – Amusement park open from April to October
  Opening hours: 10:00 AM–6:30 PM
  Tickets: Full day – Adults €30 – Reduced €23 | Afternoon – Adults €23 – Reduced €21

• Acquavillage (70 km away) – Water park open during summer only
  Tickets: Adults €27 – Reduced (3–11 yrs) €21 | Afternoon: Adults €21 – Children €16

 

 

PARKS AND LAKES

 

• Amalia Lakes in Pontedera (10 km away) – Always open; during summer there is a refreshment area and rental of umbrellas and deck chairs.

• Serravalle Park in Empoli (26 km away) – Always open. Includes children’s play area, small bar, lake, and event space.

• San Rossore Park (43 km away) – Protected natural area with several hiking trails (some reaching the sea), some accessible only with environmental guides. Picnic areas with barbecues available. Also features a racetrack.

 

Horseback Riding

 

• Il Solicchio Riding School
  Via del Lavatoio 1, Montopoli in Val d’Arno
  Contacts: +39 348 7491033 – ilsolicchio@gmail.com
  Booking required at least 1 day in advance. Offers 1–2 hour excursions, lessons for all levels, or simply visits to meet the horses.

 

Guided Tours

 

• The Gambassi Experience – Guided tours for a minimum of 4 participants through the hills of Gambassi, Certaldo, Volterra, and San Gimignano. Includes tasting, farm visit, and afternoon access to the Gambassi Thermal Center.

  • E-Bike or Horseback Tour: €100 per person

  • Walking Tour: €80 per person
    Bookings via hotel reception

 

Golf

 

• Golf Club Bellosguardo – Vinci (22 km)
  9-hole course, open year-round (closed for 1 week in August and 1 week in Jan/Feb).
  Contacts: +39 0571 902035 – segreteria@golfbellosguardovinci.it

• Golf Club Castelfalfi – Montaione (27 km)
  27-hole course, open daily. Instructor available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (subject to availability).
  Contacts: +39 0571 890200 – golf@castelfalfi.it

 

Tennis

 

• Tennis Club Pontedera (12 km away)
  Via di Montevisi, 3/A – 56025 Pontedera (PI)
  Contacts: +39 0587 58198 – info@tennispontedera.it

 

Bowling

 

• San Romano Bowling (3 km away)
  Via Tosco Romagnola Est 114
  Contacts: +39 0571 459097
  Open daily from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM – 8 lanes

 

Canyon Park

 

• Canyon Park (Summer only) – A forest adventure park along the Lima River offering zipline, canyon SUP, ecolab, and climbing experiences.
  Website: www.canyonpark.it/outdoor

 

Bike Tour on Lucca’s Walls

 

On the famous Renaissance walls of Lucca, visitors can rent bikes or tandems to tour the city. Prices vary depending on the vehicle and duration of rental.