Discover the culture and traditions of Siena on this guided tour. Visit some of the city’s most beautiful sites including the Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, Basilica of San Domenico, and Duomo.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 1.5 - 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: German, French, Italian, English

Highlights

Visit Siena's UNESCO World Heritage Listed locations
Take photos at the city's most iconic and beautiful landmarks
Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this small group tour
Enhance your experience with an optional guided tour of the Siena Cathedral

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Explore Siena's rich history, culture, and traditions with a local guide. The tour is designed to show you Siena's most intriguing sites in a short period, with plenty of stops for photos along the way.

Start the tour with a visit to some of the city’s most significant sites including the Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Publicco, Palazzo Tolomei, Palazzo Salimbeni, and the ancient Banchi di Sopra. Upon exploring, learn which buildings hold UNESCO World Heritage-listed status and why.

Continue the tour to the Basilica of San Domenico, which is home to Saint Catherine's relics. Next, stop by the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena, where she once lived with her family.

Pass by the Baptistery and the Siena Cathedral (or the Duomo di Siena), and head inside for a closer look (if the optional guided tour option is booked). Inside, admire the array of works of art from some of Italy’s most important artists.

Includes

1.5-hour walking tour
Guide
30-minute Siena Cathedral tour (if option selected)

Siena Cathedral entrance fee. To purchase a ticket, visit https://operaduomo.siena.it/it/. If you wish to visit on Saturday or Sunday it is mandatory to buy the ticket one day in advance.

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Face mask or protective covering

Know before you go

Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
From November 4 to March 31 the departure of the tour will require a minimum of 4 people
If the minimum is not reached, you will be given a refund by the provider
From April 1 to November 3 the departure of the tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 adults

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 227 reviews

Review summary

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Value for money
4.7/5
Service
5/5
Organization
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What a great tour! I learned so much about Siena that I never would’ve known by just walking the city myself. I also loved that it was far more personal given the small size. Seeing the massive tour groups go by made me appreciate this one all that much more.

October 24, 2021

(English below) De avond voordat ik naar Siena ging, besloot ik deze tour te boeken en ik ben blij dat ik dit gedaan heb. Het is zo veel fijner om een stad te ontdekken aan de hand van de verhalen die bij de stad horen. Je kan wel het een en ander van het internet halen of uit boekjes lezen, maar het van iemand horen die er woont is 100 maal beter. Ik raad ook zeker aan om de optionele rondleiding door de kathedraal bij te boeken. Let wel op, dat je de entreekaarten nog los moet boeken. The night before I went to Siena, I decided to book this tour and I am glad I did. Discovering a place by the stories told by your guide is so much better then getting your info from the internet or travelguides. I strongly suggest to also book the optional tour through the cathedral. Entrance tickets need to be booked seperately.

July 14, 2021

Excellent time spent with Ludovica where we had the privilege of being just the three of us. She made us discover Siena thanks to lots of anecdotes related to the place where we were. Finally, we made the visit to the cathedral which is not to be missed !! Go for it with your eyes closed, you won't be disappointed! Thank you Ludovica again for this wonderful moment of discovery!

September 17, 2020

Siena: City Walking Tour with Optional Siena Cathedral Tour

Siena: City Walking Tour with Optional Siena Cathedral Tour

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