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2-Hour Siena City Tour With Duomo
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, Architecture, History

  • Duration

    2 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Description

Visit Siena, a beautiful medieval city rich in history, culture and sacred art. During the tour, see the most important places in the city and less known hidden places. The guide will be with you for two hours, guiding you through the city's streets and inside the magnificent Cathedral, where lies the works of important artists.

Highlights
  • Explore the artistic and architectural beauties of Siena
  • Admire Siena from suggestive panoramic points
  • Discover the history of Siena, its traditions and its anecdotes
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    It isn't easy to get to know a city in a few hours, especially if it is rich in history and culture. Our guide will be happy to make you fall in love with Siena and make you feel all its passion for the still strongly rooted traditions in everyday life.

    • Begin in front of the Basilica of San Domenico, where the relics of St. Catherine of Siena are kept inside. It continues towards the Sanctuary of the saint, where she lived with her family. 
    • Pass through narrow streets with panoramic views to arrive in the famous Piazza del Campo, the main square of Siena, where the well-known Palio takes place twice a year.  The square is the center of Sienese politics, whose city hall is located inside the Palazzo Pubblico. The Palazzo Pubblico also contains the most important city museum, called the Civic Museum. You can also admire the Fonte Gaia (a fountain), located in Piazza del Campo, and you will discover the history of the mysterious "Bottini", a medieval underground aqueduct excavated in the sandstone. 
    • Listen to nice anecdotes about the spasmodic search of the Sienese of the river, called “the Diana”. 
    • Continue going towards the Duomo, the large monumental complex that encloses the Crypt, the Baptistery and the Opera Museum. In front of the Cathedral, there is the Santa Maria della Scala which is the ancient medieval hospital. The ancient hospital is now one of the most important museums in Siena. We will enter the Cathedral to see the wonderful and unique floor and other artworks of incomparable value by Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini. The tour will end inside the Cathedral.
What's Included
  • 2-hour private tour 
  • Authorized local guide
  • Tour of the main monuments of the city: Piazza del Campo, Cathedral (Duomo), Basilica of San Domenico, Sanctuary of St. Catherine
What's Excluded
  • The ticket to the Cathedral (the Duomo) is not included in the price.
  • You have to consult the website https://operaduomo.siena.it/it/ to buy the ticket you prefer.
  • In addition to the Cathedral, you can also visit the Baptistery, the Crypt, the Opera Museum and “Facciatone” by purchasing a single ticket valid for three days.
  • If you have any questions or problems, call us or send us an email, and we will help you select the best choice for you!
  • The ticket price varies according to the period of the year and what you want to see: 
    • starting from 5 euros when the Cathedral's floor is covered
    • starting from 8 euros when the floor is uncovered
    • free for children up to 7 years and people with disabilities 
What to bring
  • Personal face mask 
Know before you go
  • Participants will walk for medium distances
  • Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for varying weather conditions
  • Please dress appropriately to enter sacred places;  shoulders covered and do not wear shorts and low-cut cloths
  • If you have wheelchairs or strollers, please inform us before, so as we will be able to organize the tour in the best possible way 
  • Due to force majeure or closure of museums or churches, we reserve the right to change the itinerary, prior notice
  • In the case of large groups, radio transmitters are mandatory. We can book for you in advance and provide them with a small surcharge
  • Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Meeting Point

Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo, Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 10EUR 160 Per Group
11 To 30EUR 180 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 178 / group