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Tom Scharre smiling outside a stone farmhouse at sunset, with a cypress tree behind him
Tom Scharre, founder
The Tuscanist · with Tom Scharre

Your trusted locals in Tuscany.

Day tours, family holidays, retreats and weddings, planned and hosted by a small team who live here.

Who it's for

Couples, families, friends and communities.

Anyone who wants Tuscany done properly, without having to organise it themselves.

What we do

Drop your bags. We do the rest.

We know the local spots, the right villas and the right people. Tell us how long you're staying and we'll build your week around you.

How we work

Honest, fair pricing.

You know what you're paying before you come. If we find a better way to do something, the saving goes to you.

What we do

Everything you need in Tuscany

Pick one, or let us put several together.

A day or two

Private day tours

Cultural trips, wine tastings, food experiences and guided days out across Tuscany, at your pace.

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Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, the Chianti hills or somewhere quieter. Driver, guide and bookings arranged; you just turn up.

Priced per day

Couples, families, friends

Family & group travel

A personal itinerary with your villa, private transport and every booking made for you.

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We find the villa, plan each day, book the restaurants and experiences, and meet you on arrival. One price, agreed in writing.

Weeks from €2,100 per person

Teachers & communities

Retreats

Yoga, wellness and team retreats. You bring the programme; we plan and run everything around it, on site.

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Venue, rooms, transfers, activities and day-to-day logistics, with one of us on site all week so you can focus on your group.

Weeks from €2,100 per person

20–50 guests

Weddings & events

Small weddings and private celebrations: venue, suppliers, guests and the day itself, handled.

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Venue search, suppliers, guest travel and stays, and someone running the day so you can enjoy it.

Priced on a call

During your stay

Concierge

Private chefs, restaurant tables, drivers and the experiences you can't book online.

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Already in Tuscany and need a hand? Message us and we'll sort the table, the driver or the day out.

Ask us

Not sure?

Tell us your plan

Book a free 20-minute call or send us a WhatsApp, and we'll tell you honestly what we'd suggest.

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Not sure where to start? Talk to us.

Working with us

What it feels like to be our guest

No hours of research, and no worrying about the wrong villa, the wrong restaurant or the wrong day trip. Everything is on us, from beginning to end.

1

Tell us what you want

A short call or a WhatsApp. Who's coming, when, and what kind of trip you're dreaming of.

2

We plan everything

Villa, transport, days out and tables, all chosen by people who live here. One plan, one price.

3

We pick you up

From the airport, the train station, wherever you land. You meet us and drop your bags.

4

You enjoy Tuscany

That's it. Everything is taken care of, and we're one message away all week.

Who we work with

Places that trust us with their guests

Partner villaCasavecchia VillasTuscany · retreats and group weeks
Partner villaVilla BibbioneTuscany
PartnerFlorence staysPlaceholder
PartnerYoga studioPlaceholder
Local notes

Things we tell our friends

Free advice from people who live here. A new note every week.

Note No. 1

Don't do Assisi, Siena and Lucca in one day

You'll see three car parks. Pick one, have a long lunch and let the afternoon happen.

Note No. 2

Bring an International Driving Permit

Renting a car from outside the EU? We've seen guests charged around €1,000 at the desk without one.

Note No. 3

Book trains directly

Use Italo or Trenitalia's own sites, not a reseller. Same seats, fewer fees, easier changes.

Tom Scharre in a narrow Florence street, smiling and pointing up at the buildings
About

Started by Tom. Run by a team you can rely on.

Before Tuscany, Tom spent years living as a monk in a temple. Italy taught him something simpler: what's real is good food, a glass of wine, beautiful views and time with people you love.

He started by organising yoga retreats for people he knew. They brought their families, then their friends. Today The Tuscanist is a small team of hosts, guides and local makers, working with villas like Casavecchia.

You tell us what you're dreaming of. We take care of the rest, and you can sleep on both ears.

Tom & the team

Tom Scharre giving a thumbs upTomFounder and host
IsabellaIsabellaCreative director
ThomasThomasMarketing & film
Khalil, the chefKhalilChef
Lamu, a yellow Labrador, lying on a brick terraceLamuWaste management
How we work

A group had agreed to €2,500 each. When we found we could move them by coach instead of private vans, we lowered it to €2,250, a year after they'd said yes.

That's the whole policy. You know what you're paying, and if it gets cheaper, it gets cheaper for you.

From our guests

In their words

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Ready to plan your time in Tuscany?

Questions

What people ask first

Are you real? How do I know this isn't a scam?

Fair question. We live in Tuscany, the business is registered and licensed here, and you can read our Google reviews or speak to past guests before you pay. We always talk on a video call first, so you'll know our faces before you land.

What's included in a week?

Your villa, airport transfers, the activities in your plan and one of us on the ground all week. Flights aren't included. Everything is listed in writing before you pay.

How does payment work for a group?

Each person pays their own share directly, so nobody has to chase friends for money. A deposit holds your dates, and the rest is due before arrival.

Is this a spiritual retreat?

No. There's no programme you have to believe in. It's time to slow down, eat well and be with your people. Many guests say they go home lighter, but that's up to Tuscany, not us.

Can you help with something small?

Often, yes. A driver, a day out, a table for a birthday. Ask us and we'll tell you honestly if it's something we do well.

Contact

Tell us what you're dreaming of

Book a call, send a WhatsApp, or fill in the form. Whatever is easiest for you.

Fastest

Book a free 20-minute call

Pick a time that suits you. We'll talk through your dates, your group and what you'd love to do, with no obligation.

Prefer to message? WhatsApp us on +39 342 778 6672.