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, then enjoy a tasting session of Sienese biscuits.
About this activity
- 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
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 - 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Italian, German, French
Experience
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
- Taste a selection of traditional Sienese cakes
Full description
Explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a friendly, local guide and immerse yourself in Siena’s rich-history, culture, and traditions. The tour has been designed to show you the very best that Siena has to offer in a short space of time, 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. As you explore, you’ll learn which buildings hold UNESCO World Heritage listed status and why.
Continue the tour to the Basilica of San Domenico, which is home to the incredible relics of Saint Catherine. Next, stop by the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena, where Saint Catherine once lived with her family. Pass by the Baptistery and the Duomo, and head inside for a closer look if you wish (depending on option selected). Inside you can admire the array of works of art from some of Italy’s most important artists.
Enjoy a tasting session of delicious traditional Sienese biscuits to end the tour.
Includes
- 1.5-hour walking tour
- Guide
- Tasting of Sienese biscuits
- 30-minute Duomo guided tour with skip-the-line entry (if option selected)
- Duomo entrance fee (optional)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
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 1 person
- From 27th June to 31st July and from 18th August to 18th October the price of the Duomo ticket is higher, therefore the agency will ask for €5 euros more to pay on-site
