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Description
Explore Siena from a different point of view on a 2-hour tour. Leave the tourist flow and stroll in the streets of the historic center with a local guide. Discover many curiosities in every corner, and ind out the history and the traditions of a city full of charm and culture.
Highlights
- Visit Piazza del Duomo and learn the history of its construction
Visit Fonte del Casato or Peaceful fountain
Discover unexplored places
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- Start the tour from the famous Siena Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin. The remarkable façade is made in white, red, and dark green marble, decorated with a great plastic cycle consisting of marble sculptures depicting Philosophers, Prophets, and Sibyls, today replaced by copies. The Cathedral houses numerous artworks from different periods, such as the statues carved by Michelangelo, Donatello, and the great Roman Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
- Continue walking through the Eagle Contrada (district), and arrive at a hidden fountain, called Fonte del Casato, probably unknown to many Sienese.
- The Orto dei Tolomei, a place that remains unknown to many who come to visit Siena, an enchanting park of olive trees with a breathtaking view of the San Martino district. On the one hand, you will see the most important monuments such as the Cathedral, the Torre del Mangia, the bell towers of the churches, and the typical medieval brick roofs. On the other hand, see the sinuous hills with different green, brown colours that characterise the province of Siena.
- Head towards the Wave Contrada, see its fountain.
- Reach Piazza del Mercato, walk along a characteristic street with a spectacular panorama on the Torre del Mangia.
- From Piazza del Mercato enjoy another beautiful view of the Basilica of Santa Maria dei Servi, the Basilica of Sant'Agostino and the park Orto de' Pecci.
- Reach the opposite side of Piazza del Campo, the main square of Siena. This part of the city is less visited by tourists who stop only in the Piazza del Campo and do not go beyond.
- The visit will have a final stop, Piazza del Campo; the guide will explain the Palazzo Pubblico, where the Government of the Nine met to make decisions, today is the palace, the seat of the town hall and the Civic Museum.
What's Included
2 hours private tour
Authorized Local Guide
Visit from the exterior of Siena Cathedral
Unexplored places, such as Fonte del Casato, Orto dei Tolomei, Piazza del Mercato, Orto de’ Pecci
Piazza del Campo, the Palio and the Contrade (Siena’s districts)
Know before you go
- Participants will walk medium distances.
- Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for varying weather conditions.
- Wear appropriate clothing to enter into holy places: cover your shoulders and do not wear shorts.
- In case of wheelchairs or pushchairs, please let us know in advance, so as to organize the tour in the best way possible.
- Due to unexpected closures of churches or due to force majeure, we reserve the right to change the itinerary with prior notice.
Meeting Point
Piazza del Campo, 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 10 | EUR 150 Per Group |
| 11 To 20 | EUR 170 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |