Siena and San Gimignano Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)

9 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

About this activity

A scenic drive through the enchanting countryside of Tuscany will take you to your destinations: Siena and San Gimignano.

Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany, extremely rich in history and art and with strong local traditions tied to its 17 districts (called “contrade”) and to the famous Palio di Siena, the biggest annual event that takes place twice each summer in the city.

San Gimignano is famous for its fascinating medieval architecture and towers that rise above of all the other buildings offering an impressive view of the city from the surrounding valley.

PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.

This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours).

To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Operated by: Rome Chauffeur

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: English Speaking Professional Chauffeur
Included: Private Mercedes Benz Vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entry Tickets to the Sites
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tour Guide / walking Tour

Itinerary

Piazza del Campo

30 min

Surrounded by medieval buildings and palaces, Piazza del Campo is the most popular square in Siena.

Built over an ancient and now gone Roman forum, is Siena’s shell-shaped main square Piazza del Campo that hosts the famous Palio, the biannual horse race.
Duomo di Siena

30 min

Close to the Piazza del Campo lies the Duomo, a great Gothic building filled with treasures by Pisano, Donatello, and Michelangelo as well as frescoes by Pinturicchio.

The exterior and interiors are decorated in white and greenish-black marble in alternating stripes, black and white being the symbolic colors of Siena.
Le Logge del Papa

10 min

Commissioned by Pope Pius II, who was born and studied in Siena.

The Logge del Papa features a Renaissance style with three wide arches. The arches are supported by slender Corinthian columns that form an elegant colonnade. The design shows the severity quite typical of the region where it is located.
Historic Centre of San Gimignano

2 hours

Nicknamed “the Town of Fine Towers”, or “Tuscany’s Manhattan”, San Gimignano has one of Italy’s most unforgettable skyline with medieval towers jutting out like skyscrapers above the historic town.

During the medieval times, there were 72 towers up to 230 feet that were built by prominent families flaunting their f political power and economic status.

Unlike other cities like Florence that lost their towers in wars or urban development, San Gimignano has preserved about 14 of its towers that sets it apart from all the other medieval towns and retains its feudal atmosphere.
Piazza Della Cisterna

30 min

Not to be missed is the town’s lively triangular square, Piazza della Cisterna, named after the cistern, or rather a well, located in the square’s center.

Enjoy the charm and beauty of San Gimignano, visit various local shops that feature handcrafted items and beautiful ceramics, and be sure sample the delicious local products and its fine white wine, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano.