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Siena: City Walking Tour with Cathedral option

2 Hours Round trip from Siena Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided walking tour through Siena’s historic centre
02 Start in Piazza del Campo and see the Palazzo Pubblico
03 Walk along Via Banchi di Sopra, part of the Via Francigena
04 See Palazzo Tolomei and Palazzo Salimbeni
05 Visit the Basilica of San Domenico and view the Sanctuary of St. Catherine
06 Exterior visit of the Baptistery and Duomo
07 Optional guided visit inside Siena Cathedral
08 Learn about the Palio and enjoy a tasting of Sienese cakes

Discover Siena on a guided walking tour through its historic streets, elegant palaces, and treasured religious landmarks. Starting in Piazza del Campo, you’ll explore the heart of the city while learning about Siena’s art, culture, and traditions from a local guide.

Along the way, pass landmarks including Palazzo Pubblico, Palazzo Tolomei, Palazzo Salimbeni, the Basilica of San Domenico, the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena, the Baptistery, and the Duomo. If you choose the Cathedral option, your experience also includes a guided visit inside Siena Cathedral to admire masterpieces by some of Italy’s most important artists.

You’ll also hear the history and legends of Siena’s famous Palio horse race and finish with a tasting of delicious Sienese cakes for a sweet end to your city experience.

Discover Siena on a guided walking tour through its historic streets, elegant palaces, and treasured religious landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Siena

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The main square where you can admire the Palazzo Pubblico (the city hall)

Day 02

one of the of the oldest private building of the city

Day 03

Palazzo Salimbeni is the head quarte of the oldest public bank of Europe. After will cross the the ancient via Banchi di Sopra (alone the via Francigena, one of the important road from the north of Europe), the Basilica of San Domenico (with inside the relics of Saint Catherine), the Monastery of Santa Caterina da Siena, (where Santa Caterina used o leave with her family),

Day 04

History and legend of the famouse " Palio" the horse race and view of the "Contrada"

Day 05

Exterior visit of the Baptistery and the Duomo and If you choose the option with the Duomo included you will have 30 min. of guided visit inside and you can admire the masterpieces of art of the most important artists of Italy

Day 06

And at the end of the tour you will have a pleasure to tasting also some delicious Sienese cakes, in this way you will be sure to have seen all the Best of Siena.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Siena 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Engaging Monolingual local guide
Cathedral ticket NOT included (select the option with visit to the Cathedral, buy your ticket on)
View of the historic centre of Siena
Visit of Basilica of San Domenico with inside the relics of Saint Catherine
View of the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena
External visit of the Baptistery and Duomo

What's Not Included

Cathedral ticket - you can buy the ticket, or at the ticket office in Piazza Duomo

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
A small amount of walking is involved.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
The departure of the tour is guaranteed with min. of 2 people. If tour will not run, the agency will give you refund by Tripadvisor.
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets, if you want to enter in the Cathedral
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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