{"id":871,"date":"2011-06-27T11:04:09","date_gmt":"2011-06-27T09:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=871"},"modified":"2026-11-01T01:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:51:05","slug":"what-is-an-agriturismo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo","title":{"rendered":"What Is An Agriturismo?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For a long time, <em>agriturismi <\/em>have been one of Italy\u2019s best-kept accommodation secrets. But what is an <em>agriturismo<\/em>? Well, the Italian word <strong>agriturismo<\/strong> refers to a single farm stay, while <strong>agriturismi<\/strong> is the plural form used to describe farm stays. So, at its simplest, it\u2019s a farm stay, but that description barely captures what makes these places special.<\/p>\n<p>Many are working farms where you can stay among vineyards, olive groves, orchards or fields, often enjoying home-grown produce and a slower pace of life. They can range from rustic rural retreats to beautifully restored farmhouses with pools and comfortable modern rooms. More than just somewhere to sleep, an <em>agriturismo<\/em> can offer a chance to experience Italy\u2019s countryside, food and traditions at close quarters.<\/p>\n<p>Here, we explore what makes them special, tackle three common myths, and reveal one often-forgotten truth about Italy\u2019s farm stays.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22370\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22370\" class=\"wp-image-22370 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tuscany-buildings-and-nature.jpg\" alt=\"What is an agriturismo - its Italian to describe a farm stay. Here you can see a rural farm house surrounded by olive trees in a field in Tuscany, where visitors can stay and use the accommodation\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tuscany-buildings-and-nature.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tuscany-buildings-and-nature-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A rural agriturismo surrounded by olive trees in a field in Tuscany.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#What_is_an_agriturismo\" >What is an agriturismo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#What_are_the_best_things_about_staying_in_anagriturismo\" >What are the best things about staying in anagriturismo?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#The_Setting\" >The Setting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#The_Food\" >The Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#The_People\" >The People<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#Myths_about_staying_at_an_Agriturismo\" >Myths about staying at an Agriturismo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#Myth_1_You_have_to_stay_for_a_week_to_experience_an_agriturismo\" >Myth #1: You have to stay for a week to experience an agriturismo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#Myth_2_Staying_at_a_familys_farm_isnt_good_if_you_want_some_privacy\" >Myth #2: Staying at a family&#8217;s farm isn&#8217;t good if you want some privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#Myth_3_If_youre_looking_for_high-end_amenities_a_farm-stay_is_not_for_you\" >Myth #3: If you&#8217;re looking for high-end amenities, a farm-stay is not for you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#One_often-overlooked_truth%E2%80%A6the_roads\" >One often-overlooked truth&#8230;the roads!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_What_is_an_agriturismo\" >FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; What is an agriturismo?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_stay_at_an_agriturismo\" >How much does it cost to stay at an agriturismo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#How_do_you_book_an_agriturismo\" >How do you book an agriturismo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#What_should_you_take_when_staying_at_an_agriturismo\" >What should you take when staying at an agriturismo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-is-an-agriturismo\/#Get_ready_to_book_an_agriturismo_stay\" >Get ready to book an agriturismo stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_agriturismo\"><\/span>What is an agriturismo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, an <em>agriturismo <\/em>is an independently-owned farm that the owners have decided to use (although usually only partially) for accommodation purposes. Like a traditional B&amp;B but in a rural setting, with your room in the farm&#8217;s house, or a converted barn or annex built nearby. And most of the time, you can expect that the owners of your &#8220;hotel&#8221; are, primarily, farmers. (Or people who have someone else farm for them).<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, the whole thing tends to feel rather informal: There&#8217;s rarely a reception area (or even other guests), you&#8217;re woken up by roosters, and you can often call just a couple of days in advance and still be accommodated.<\/p>\n<p>Rooms also completely range, from large, independently-built mini-apartments to cozy, basic rooms in the bigger house. It&#8217;s important to note, though, that in our extensive <em>agriturismi <\/em>experience, we&#8217;ve yet to be experience a room that was unclean or too expensive for what it was.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_876\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/DSC_0240.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-876\" class=\"wp-image-876 size-full\" title=\"Room in an agriturismo in Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/DSC_0240-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation at an Italian farm-stay\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/DSC_0240-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/DSC_0240-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/DSC_0240-1536x1020.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A typical <em>agriturismo<\/em> room &#8211; cozy, clean, and cute!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_things_about_staying_in_anagriturismo\"><\/span>What are the best things about staying in anagriturismo<em>? <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Setting\"><\/span>The Setting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A<em>griturismi <\/em>are, of course, in Italy&#8217;s gorgeous countryside, and they&#8217;re really everywhere. (Don&#8217;t believe us? Just go to Google maps for Italy and type in &#8220;agriturismo&#8221;). So whether you want to see Tuscany&#8217;s rolling vineyards or Le Marche&#8217;s rocky hills, there&#8217;s an <em>agriturismo <\/em>out there that will let you wake up, roll out of bed&#8230; and see exactly that. Probably with flowers, animals and complete solitude, too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Food\"><\/span>The Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At most farm-stays, your price per night gets you breakfast and an evening meal &#8211; made from the produce and often wine and olive oil that&#8217;s fresh off the farm. (The eggs for breakfast are undoubtedly laid by the chickens that woke you up that morning). And, since many of Italy&#8217;s best food traditions aren&#8217;t found in swanky restaurants, but in <em>nonna&#8217;s<\/em> house in the countryside, there&#8217;s often no better dining than at an <em>agriturismo.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_339\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-339\" class=\"wp-image-339 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/bruschetta-close-up-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/bruschetta-close-up-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/bruschetta-close-up--768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From bruschetta to pasta, almost every dish in Italy uses a healthy heaping of olive oil.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_People\"><\/span>The People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best ways to experience Italy is to get to know its people. And what better way to break the ice than to actually be staying at someone&#8217;s own farm?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re often welcomed into a place that is not simply a business but part of a family\u2019s life and livelihood. You might meet the people who grow the olives, tend the vines or produce the cheese on your table, and have the chance to learn about the traditions that have shaped the local countryside.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a more personal experience than a conventional hotel stay, giving you an opportunity to see how people live, work and eat beyond Italy\u2019s busy cities and tourist centres.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13590\" style=\"width: 1370px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13590\" class=\"wp-image-13590 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Walks-20190711-Rome-Tuscany-Day-Trip-0046-16x9-e1573635058736.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1360\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Walks-20190711-Rome-Tuscany-Day-Trip-0046-16x9-e1573635058736.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Walks-20190711-Rome-Tuscany-Day-Trip-0046-16x9-e1573635058736-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meeting the people who call this place home is a great way to discover more about local food and traditions!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So, if it&#8217;s not clear already, we love <em>agriturismi!<\/em> And we can&#8217;t imagine better accommodation value for the money. Compared to spending 250\u20ac for a hotel room and dinner for two in Florence, you could spend 100\u20ac and stay in the Tuscan hills, with incredible fresh food to boot.<\/p>\n<p>Despite how great they are, though, some myths about <em>agriturismi <\/em>still abound. Here, three stereotypes of <em>agriturismi <\/em>that aren&#8217;t really the case&#8230; and one truth that not many people think about.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myths_about_staying_at_an_Agriturismo\"><\/span>Myths about staying at an Agriturismo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_1_You_have_to_stay_for_a_week_to_experience_an_agriturismo\"><\/span>Myth #1: You have to stay for a week to experience an agriturismo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nope! While some farm-stays have a minimum three-nights&#8217; (or more) stay, we&#8217;ve found that the vast majority will allow you to stay for just one night. Just make sure you call at least a couple of days ahead so they can make the necessary arrangements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_2_Staying_at_a_familys_farm_isnt_good_if_you_want_some_privacy\"><\/span>Myth #2: Staying at a family&#8217;s farm isn&#8217;t good if you want some privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We don&#8217;t agree. At most of the farm-stays we&#8217;ve been at, the owners have been super-friendly and accommodating, but completely unintrusive.\u00a0As for the idea that everyone sits and has dinner together, well, for better or for worse, we&#8217;ve only ever experienced that once in Italy, at a farm-stay that was run by a German-French couple.<\/p>\n<p>If privacy is what you want, you can find it as easily at an <em>agriturismo <\/em>in the countryside as at a 5-star hotel where you have breakfast in a room with 60 other guests and where you have to put a &#8220;Do Not Disturb&#8221; sign on the door just to keep strangers from entering your room!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_3_If_youre_looking_for_high-end_amenities_a_farm-stay_is_not_for_you\"><\/span>Myth #3: If you&#8217;re looking for high-end amenities, a farm-stay is not for you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally, yes. If you&#8217;re the kind of person who relies on a concierge, a complete room cleaning every day, and other amenities (impeccable air-conditioning, television, or shower <em>and <\/em>bathtub), then your <em>average agriturismo<\/em>, or at least one you haven&#8217;t researched extensively, might not be for you.<\/p>\n<p>However, a new type of <em>agriturismo <\/em>has started popping up across Italy: luxury farm-stays. We&#8217;re talking about places like <a title=\"Fontanaro agriturismo in Italy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.countryslowliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Il Fontanaro<\/a>, one of our favorite retreats in Italy, where you&#8217;re on an organic Umbrian farm&#8230; but also where guests&#8217; cottages are some 540 square feet and have Wi-Fi, satellite television, king-sized beds, and modern bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, when you&#8217;re relaxing over a glass of local wine and watching the sun set over the Tuscan hills, we doubt you can feel anything but in the lap of luxury,\u00a0 concierge or no concierge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22368\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22368\" class=\"wp-image-22368 size-full\" title=\"Il Fontanaro, a luxury farm-stay in Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-people-enjoying-a-wine-in-a-vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"Two women laughing while drinking wine in a vineyard in Tuscany.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-people-enjoying-a-wine-in-a-vineyard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-people-enjoying-a-wine-in-a-vineyard-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What&#8217;s more authentic and off the road than being right there at the origin of the grapes<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_often-overlooked_truth%E2%80%A6the_roads\"><\/span>One often-overlooked truth&#8230;the roads!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Getting to <em>agriturismi <\/em>can be tough! Since they&#8217;re in the countryside, very, very few are connected by train or bus. And while some kind <em>agriturismi <\/em>owners will pick you up from a station, if it&#8217;s even nearby, if you come without a car you&#8217;re then stranded there for the length of your stay. (On second thought, maybe that&#8217;s not a bad thing&#8230;).<\/p>\n<p>However, if you do have a car you also need to be aware that <em>agriturismi<\/em> can also be difficult to find. Driving around Italy&#8217;s countryside is one of the more confusing experiences you&#8217;ll have; many roads are unmarked (or the signage is misleading). Even with a good grasp of Italian and a mobile phone, the lack of cell service can make following GPS or continually calling the owner for new directions very tricky.<\/p>\n<p>Another point is that the roads can be, erm, interesting. Some are tucked away in the countryside, reached by winding lanes, dirt roads and gravel tracks that can feel a world away from the main roads. The final stretch may involve steep climbs, tight bends or an unpaved track through the hills. It can occasionally make for an adventurous journey, but that\u2019s also part of the charm: arriving at an <em>agriturismo<\/em> often feels like you\u2019ve truly left the everyday world behind.<\/p>\n<p>So, despite these cautionary tales&#8230; we&#8217;ve never regretted making it to one of these farm-stays. Because as interesting as the journey was, the destination was always more than worth it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21352\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21352\" class=\"wp-image-21352 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wine-in-italy-in-july.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holding up a glass of red wine in an Italian vineyard.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wine-in-italy-in-july.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wine-in-italy-in-july-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">July is harvest season in many of Italy&#8217;s wine regions, making it an excellent time to explore the country&#8217;s vineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_What_is_an_agriturismo\"><\/span>FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; What is an agriturismo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_stay_at_an_agriturismo\"><\/span>How much does it cost to stay at an agriturismo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Prices vary widely depending on the location, season and type of accommodation. A simple room or apartment can be reasonably priced, while larger properties with pools, restaurants or additional services can cost considerably more. It\u2019s worth comparing options and checking what\u2019s included before booking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_book_an_agriturismo\"><\/span>How do you book an agriturismo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">You can book many agriturismi through major accommodation websites, specialist farm-stay sites or directly through the property\u2019s own website. Booking directly can sometimes give you more information about the property, including directions, meals and activities, so it\u2019s worth contacting the owners if you have questions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_take_when_staying_at_an_agriturismo\"><\/span>What should you take when staying at an agriturismo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pack for the countryside rather than the city. Comfortable shoes are useful for gravel paths, walks and exploring the surrounding area, while a light jacket can come in handy in the evenings. If your agriturismo is remote, it\u2019s also sensible to check whether there are shops nearby and bring any essentials you might need.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21807\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21807\" class=\"wp-image-21807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walks_Rome_Tuscany-from-Rome_0474.jpg\" alt=\"A large landscape of lush green hillsides typical of Tuscany.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walks_Rome_Tuscany-from-Rome_0474.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Walks_Rome_Tuscany-from-Rome_0474-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s a beautiful view!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_ready_to_book_an_agriturismo_stay\"><\/span>Get ready to book an agriturismo stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">If you like the idea of staying in the Tuscan countryside but want to get a feel for it first, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/private-tuscany-day-trip-from-florence\/\">private<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/private-tuscany-day-trip-from-florence\/\">day tour from Florence<\/a> is an easy way to dip your toe in. 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