What You Will Do
Book our small group walking tour to discover both Siena's most famous monuments and its hidden treasures.
Take advantage of pre-reserved, skip-the-line tickets for the Cathedral and start enjoying the sumptuous interior more quickly.
Catch quiet moments in tucked-away squares and gardens as you stroll through the winding, well-preserved medieval neighborhoods of Siena.
Learn the history behind the renowned Palio horse race from your local, expert guide.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We meet at San Domenico Basilica under the big tree. Your guide will have a sign that says, "Walks In Europe."
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Siena
Explore the famous monuments and hidden treasures of Siena on a small group tour.
Stroll through the winding, well-preserved medieval neighborhoods like the Old Ghetto and the Tower District, and take in panoramic views from the city's highest point.
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Piazza san Domenico
30 minutes
Meet your expert guide and small group tour to walk the streets of Siena. Start exploring the medieval history of Siena and then walk the winding path that offers a beautiful of the Duomo and Torre del Mangia from afar.
Stop here for a hot second for a lingering first glance of Siena!
3
Piazza del Campo
30 minutes
Discover how this seashell-shaped square (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most squares beautiful in Italy) was the result of an enlightened 14th century government.
Siena is a city with deeply-rooted traditions, none more notable than its Palio horse race which for centuries has divided the city into neighborhoods known as "contrade."
Learn about the contrade, which become like independent towns that challenge each other twice a year during the Palio!
Walk through one of the most typical contrada and be immersed in the authenticity of the atmosphere in Siena.
The city's past was glorious, particularly during the Middle Ages, and your guide will explain how even the local pastry reflects its prosperity during that era.
Ask your guide where to find the best local bakery that still uses centuries-old recipes to make typical Ricciarelli or Panforte.
4
Fonte Gaia
15 minutes
See the magnificent Fonte Gaia fountain which adorns the higher part of Piazza del Campo.
Take a break as to admire the sides of the piazza which are decorated with reliefs representing The Creation of Adam and The Flight from the Garden of Eden.
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Torre del Mangia
30 minutes
Admire the striking tower standing tall in the middle of Piazza del Campo.
Listen as your guide explains the medieval politics of Siena which explain why its tower was built at the same height as the cathedral.
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Duomo di Siena
30 minutes
Skip the line to enter the cathedral with pre-booked tickets. Inside, you'll see the magnificent marble mosaic inlay floor and astonishing decorations by famous Tuscan artists.
Discover the medieval masterpieces by Duccio and Pisano, and the cathedral's renowned stained glass.
Inside are several other unmissable Renaissance highlights: Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini sculptures, and frescoes by Pinturicchio in the Libreria Piccolomini. Here is where Raphael, then a novice painter, took his first steps towards eternal fame.
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