The Chianti wine region is immediately south of the Mugello valley. Some of Italy's most celebrated vineyards are within an hour's drive. A morning at a Chianti estate includes a vineyard walk, cellar tour, and tasting of Chianti Classico — Sangiovese-based reds that pair with everything Tuscan. Many estates offer tours on specific days. Book at least a week ahead for race week timing.

Tuscany produces exceptional olive oil. Several farms in the Mugello valley offer visits where you can taste freshly pressed oil, learn about the process, and buy direct. These are small, personal experiences — the opposite of a tourist bus tour. Ask your accommodation host for recommendations — local agriturismos often connect guests with nearby producers.

One of the world's greatest art museums. Botticelli's Birth of Venus, works by Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo. Allow 2-3 hours minimum. The queue can be long — book timed-entry tickets online in advance.

Brunelleschi's dome is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. You can climb to the top for panoramic views over the city. The adjacent Baptistery doors are equally impressive. Free to enter the cathedral; dome climb requires a ticket.

The medieval bridge lined with jewellery shops is Florence's most photographed landmark. Cross it into the Oltrarno neighbourhood for better restaurants, fewer tourists, and the Palazzo Pitti gardens.

The nearest town to the circuit has a well-preserved medieval centre with the Palazzo dei Vicari — a castle-like building covered in coats of arms. Scarperia is historically famous for knife-making. The Museo dei Ferri Taglienti (Knife Museum) is a compact but interesting local museum. Walkable in an hour.

About 15 km east of Scarperia. The main square features the Palazzo Pretorio and Church of S. Giovanni. The house of Giotto — the father of Renaissance painting — is in nearby Vespignano and is open on Sundays. Also the birthplace of Beato Angelico.

The hills around the circuit offer walking trails through cypress-lined paths, olive groves, and woodland. The Mugello landscape is classic Tuscany — rolling green hills, stone farmhouses, and quiet roads. A morning walk before heading to the circuit is a good way to start the day.

An artificial lake near the circuit, popular for walking, picnicking, and cooling off in hot weather. A relaxed option for a non-race afternoon if the weather is good.