Siena Cathedral and Piccolomini Library Entry Ticket

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About this activity

Step inside one of Italy's finest examples of Roman-Gothic architecture — the enchanting Cathedral of Siena — and admire striking frescoes by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Pinturicchio. More than a million visitors pass through its doors every year, as impressive as Florence's Duomo, built between 1214 and 1263.

Don't miss the Piccolomini Library, built in honor of Pope Pius II, and explore the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) too.

Look down as well as up: the cathedral floor is a work of art, featuring 56 scenes engraved in marble by 40 artists between 1369 and 1547. It's visible in its entirety from 27 June to 31 July and 19 August to 15 November 2026; at other times, some parts are covered.

A digital audio guide to the Cathedral's interior is already included with your ticket and can be downloaded as soon as you step inside. Travelers can also enjoy an extra digital audio guide to explore Siena and San Gimignano.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: CITY TOURS CO. LTD

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry to the Piccolomini Library (when available)
Included: Entry to Siena Cathedral
Included: Digital audio guide of Siena City and San Gimignano
Included: Digital audio guide of Duomo

Not included

Not included: Guided Tour
Not included: Headset for audio guide

Itinerary

Duomo di Siena

40 min Admission included

The Cathedral of Siena is one of Italy's most spectacular examples of Roman-Gothic architecture, dazzling visitors with its striped marble facade and richly decorated interior. Step inside to admire masterpieces by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Pinturicchio, alongside the extraordinary inlaid marble floor, made up of 56 mosaic panels crafted over two centuries by 40 different artists. Explore the Piccolomini Library, home to precious frescoes and illuminated manuscripts, and the Duomo Nuovo.

A truly unmissable stop for art, history, and architecture lovers visiting Siena.
Biblioteca Piccolomini

20 min Admission included

The Piccolomini Library, inside Siena Cathedral, is one of the city's most dazzling hidden gems. Commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini in honor of his uncle Pope Pius II, it houses a breathtaking series of frescoes by Pinturicchio, vividly depicting scenes from the pope's eventful life. The room also displays precious illuminated manuscripts and choir books collected over centuries. With its vibrant colors and intricate detail, it's a true Renaissance treasure not to be missed.