Discover the beauty of Siena during a 2-hour walking tour, one of the world's most well-preserved medieval cities. Walk the narrow cobblestone streets and marvel at the architecture. Visit the Basilica di San Domenico and learn more about St Catherine, patron of Italy. Learn about the grand history of this proud Republic and discover the traditional Palio, a spectacular festival that features a wild bare-back horse race around Piazza del Campo, the city's central square. Learn about the Contrade or city neighborhoods and how they wait all year to participate in this fundamental race. Visit Siena's historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to marvel at the magnificent architecture of Palazzo Salimbeni, today the world's oldest Bank, attesting to the wealth and trade of its glorious past. See Palazzo Tolomei, an imposing private Gothic building and the main square with its monuments and fountain. Discover the culinary traditions of the town and finally walk to one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Italy, the Duomo of Siena.  Your English-speaking local tour guide will escort you inside the Siena Cathedral to visit the chapels and to see the impressive masterpieces by Donatello, Michelangelo, and other artists, an unforgettably rich building of centuries of art and devotion.

Take a guided walking tour of Siena and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site's highlights. Visit the Duomo, also known as the Cathedral of the Assumption, or one of the Contrade Museums when the Duomo is closed on Sunday morning. Start your walking tour at the Duomo, and marvel at this masterpiece of Gothic architecture that contains famous works of art by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini. On Sundays, enter the Contrade Museums instead, where the Palio horse race collections are preserved. Walk down Francigena street to admire the city's most important buildings and monuments, including the Monte dei Paschi, the oldest bank in Europe. Pass the beautiful Palazzo Tolomei and get a closer look at one of the finest Italian Gothic palaces. Conclude your walking tour in the monumental Piazza del Campo and experience the historical beating heart of the city where the famous Palio di Siena horse race takes place twice a year.

Explore the beauty of Siena on a small group or private walking tour. See its famous monuments and hidden treasures with an expert guide. Benefit from pre-reserved tickets to Siena Cathedral. Meet your guide at the San Domenico Basilica and admire its Gothic architecture. Follow a winding route to take in panoramic views of the city, including the Duomo and Torre del Mangia. Find out about Siena in the Middle Ages, see the imposing palaces said to be the oldest in the area. Have a break to take in the charm of the 14th-century seashell-shaped square, Piazza del Compo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the magnificent Fonte Gaia fountain with its side reliefs of "The Creation of Adam" and "The Flight from the Garden of Eden." Learn about the history of the contrada (districts) that challenge each other twice a year during Siena’s Palio horse race. Walk to one of the most typical contrada and immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere. Follow your guide to see one of the local pastry shops that reflect the glory of Italy in using the centuries-old recipes to make traditional Ricciarelli and Panforte. Finally, explore one of the most fascinating cathedrals in Italy with pre-reserved tickets. Follow your guide to marvel at the magnificent marble mosaic inlay floor, stained glass, and medieval masterpieces by Duccio and Pisano. See the Renaissance highlights: several Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini sculptures and frescoes by Pinturicchio in the Libreria Piccolomini. Armed with a wealth of knowledge about Siena, say goodbye to your guide in the square in front of the cathedral.

Enjoy a rich meal (lunch or dinner) within the city of Siena on a guided food tour. Learn about each dish you taste as you visit local restaurants, cafes, and historic eateries. Discover what the local cuisine has to offer. Try some of the best food in Siena and learn a little bit about the local culture along the way. Here's a list of possible tastings: Charcuterie and cheese board - Taste the best charcuterie and cheeses from the area accompanied by a good glass of local wine. Pici cacio e pepe or with wine - Pici senesi are made in a way that respects ancient processes, such as bronze wire-drawing. You can taste them seasoned with cacio e pepe or with wine. Pappa senese - of peasant origin, the recipe has been handed down from generation to generation. With a small detail that differentiates it from the traditional Tuscan pappa al pomodoro. Ribollita - the typical soup made of bread and vegetables, delicious! Tonno del chianti - an ancient Tuscan recipe made with pork, purged for days in coarse salt and then cooked 5 hours in white wine and herbs. Ricciarelli - Marzipan biscuits in the shape of a grain of rice with a crunchy, wrinkled and cracked surface coated in sugar and a grainy interior that is soft to the bite... delicious!

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. 

Siena is one of the most loved and most visited medieval cities in Tuscany, a place rich in history and art, but also in strong traditions, mainly linked to the contrade and the famous Palio di Siena. Siena is one of the best preserved historical cities in Tuscany, still surrounded by walls, created as a work of art that blends into the surrounding landscape. The city of Siena is a medieval jewel made of bricks and stones that houses dozens of Gothic palaces, churches and squares of enchanting beauty. Together with your guide, you can enjoy a private tour to discover the beauties this city has to offer, such as Piazza del Campo, where the Palio takes place, the 102-metre-high Torre Mangia, Fonte Gaia, and many other masterpieces to admire as you stroll through the narrow streets of this Tuscan gem.

Learn about the unique history of Sienna on a walking tour of the medieval old town with an informative guide. Get to know the different "contrade" or districts that make up the city and hear how they date back to medieval times. Stroll through the Piazza del Campo, where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year on July 2nd and August 14th, featuring a contestant from each of the contrade. Visualize the colorful banners and crests of the competing contrade and learn how the competition has defined civic life in the city for centuries. Hear stories about the life and culture of the city from locals and visit the Museum of the Contrada for a more official account. Then head to the Duomo of Siena and check out the characteristic black and white marble interior of the cathedral designed to symbolize the black and white horses of the city's founders. Afterwards, switch gears and enjoy a local tasting experience at a traditional cafe. Try Panforte, Ricciarelli, and Cavallucci, typical sweets famous around the world. Wash them down with a glass of Vin Santo del Chianti.

Discover, in a 2-hour private tour, one of the Siena’s most iconic historic buildings, and World Heritage Site, the Duomo Cathedral. An expert local guide will illuminate the most important historical and artistic events that led to the creation and decoration of this architectural gem. You’ll be able to skip the ticket office queue, so you can get straight into discovering the Duomo’s interior.  After an introduction about the extraordinary facade decorated with statues depicting philosophers, prophets and sibyls that seem to talk to each other, you will go inside to discover the interio: Cappella del Voto, designed and decorated by Bernini during the 17th century, the high altar, the beautiful inlaid marble mosaic floor, of which many parts can be seen, the pulpit created by Nicola Pisano, the Chapel of St John the Baptist (Cappella di San Giovanni) which has a beautiful statue of the Saint himself, created by Donatello in the 15th century, the marvellous Piccolomini's Library, and some of Michelangelo's statues.

Welcome to the Gem of Tuscany, Siena. I will take you for a wonderful walk and show you the gems that this city has offer. During our tour we will see the "the oldest bank of the world" and the beautiful medieval square of Piazza del Campo considered Unesco world heritage. The main attraction you will see are: - The lookout where you will see entire Médiéval town - Piazza Salimbeni - Piazza del Campo - Piazza Tolomei - The Cathedral of Siena (outside) - Traditional shops with food tasting & Chianti wine. - Medieval Alley During our tour you will try some local food and wine like the famous Chianti, Pecorino cheese, Salame toscano, Finocchiona, handmade focaccia, bruschetta, prosciutto and typical sweets made in Siena like Ricciarelli or cantuccini paired with holy wine. Vegetarian and Gluten free options available. We will discover together the myths, legends, and secrets of this medieval town and we will have the occasion to see very iconic neighborhoods and street where normally locals spend their time with friends and family. This will be your occasion to live the city like a local.

Meet your guide after dusk, then set off on a 2 hour adventure through Siena. Walk through the city’s bustling streets and see a selection of famous landmarks including Piazza del Campo, Siena Cathedral, and the Torre del Mangia. Along the way, listen to your guide’s fascinating tales of the city’s history and culture as well as the noble families and prominent historical figures who still haunt the streets.  You’ll also discover some of the city’s hidden gems, and visit locations only the locals know about. By the end of the tour, you’ll have seen Siena from an entirely new perspective.