Highlights of Siena Private City Tour with Local Guide

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About this activity

The entire historic center of Siena has been declared a World Heritage Site, if you desire to feel the atmosphere of a unique medieval town this is the place to be, you will effectively walk in a giant, open-air museum celebrating the Gothic style.

This 3 hour walking group tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, our English- speaking tour guide will lead you to discover the beauties and stories of this picturesque medieval town.

You will learn about the Francigena road, the ancient route that in medieval times connected Canterbury to Rome, understand the Contrade way of think and the importance of the Palio, admire gothic buildings and cathedrals, see the oldest bank in the world, discover fossils imprinted in marble, unravel the mystery of the Sator magic square.

At the end of the tour you will feel transported in another time and will desire to spend more time immersed in this gothic dream.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Orange Umbrella Tours

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English-speaking local fully licensed tour guide
Included: Entrance on the Duomo of Siena
Included: Private Tour
Included: Entrance tickets for the Torre del Mangia

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Piazza san Domenico

30 min

Our English-speaking tour guide will meet just in front of the San Domenico church a beautiful example of Sienese gothic architecture, here you will learn the history of St Catherine, how she became one of the most influential women of her time.
Piazza Salimbeni

15 min

Learn about the world's oldest bank founded as a mount of piety in 1472 acquired its present form in 1624.
Piazza del Campo

30 min

This is the very heart of he city, here reside the municipality here, twice a here, is heal the Palio horse-race.

Our local tour guide will tell everything about the Contrade culture and way of life, you will learn how this living tradition has a daily impact of the Sienese people.
Duomo di Siena

45 min Admission included

You will be astonished by the importance of the Duomo of Siena complex, the majestic Cathedral, the fascinating Crypt and Baptistery, the uncompleted part that would have more than doubled the size of the structure.

You will learn the history of the Duomo, ts secrets and legends discovering fossil and unravel the mysterious "magic square".

(The visit does not include enter the Cathedral)
Palazzo Tolomei

15 min

Admire a breathtaking example of gothic architecture, the beautiful Tolomei palace.
Santuario di Santa Caterina

15 min

You will stop at the House of saint Caterina, that nowadays has become a sanctuary.
Torre del Mangia

30 min Admission included

Learn about this 88 meters high tower in piazza del Campo.

You will also have the opportunity to climb up and enjoy the beautiful view