Siena Cathedral & Piccolomini Library Ticket with City Audio Tour

2 hours Private tour

Siena Cathedral & Piccolomini Library Ticket with City Audio Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Entry ticket and a self-guided audio tour of Siena are available via the WeGoTrip app. You’ll receive an email with a link to download the app, which includes your ticket and a digital guide with maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary. Please download the tour in advance.

(!) Note: The cathedral ticket is included in the app, but the in-cathedral audio guide uses a separate app.

After visiting the cathedral, explore Siena’s cobblestone streets. See Piazza del Campo with its iconic shell shape, Palazzo Salimbeni, Accademia Musicale Chigiana, and finish at the Medici Fortress, a historic cultural landmark.

Along the way, discover stories of elegant fountains, renowned Renaissance painters, and the world-famous academy, immersing yourself in the city’s rich history and culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Audio guide: English
Operated by: WGTickets

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

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Entry to the Piccolomini Library — via the WeGoTrip app
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance ticket to Cathedral of Siena — via the WeGoTrip app
Included: Downloadable self-guided audio tour of Siena — via the WeGoTrip app

Not included

Not included: Earphones are not included — please bring your own
Not included: In-person guide
Not included: Audio tour inside the cathedral is provided separately on-site

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min Admission included

Also known as Duomo di Siena, this is a striking Gothic cathedral famous for its black-and-white striped marble exterior and richly decorated interior. Highlights include intricate floor mosaics, sculptures by Michelangelo, and works by other Renaissance masters.
Biblioteca Piccolomini

30 min Admission included

A richly decorated Renaissance library inside Siena Cathedral, famous for its vibrant frescoes by Pinturicchio. The walls and ceilings are covered in colorful scenes depicting the life of Pope Pius II, alongside beautifully illuminated manuscripts on display.
Torre del Mangia

30 min

A tall medieval tower in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, built in the 14th century. It stands adjacent to the Palazzo Pubblico and offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding Tuscan countryside. Its name, meaning “Tower of the Eater,” comes from its first bell-ringer’s nickname.
Piazza Salimbeni

30 min

A historic square in Siena, known for its elegant Renaissance architecture and as the headquarters of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. The square is framed by notable buildings with ornate façades and features a central statue of the banker Sallustio Bandini.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self guided tour. Download the audioguide and start it at the starting point, it will navigate you through the museum.

End point

Using your ticket

Please note that the Viator voucher is not an entry ticket. You will get the instructions on how to collect the ticket and the optional digital guide via your email, SMS and WhatsApp.