2-Hour Monteriggioni Walking Tour with Castle Walls and Armour Museum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Monteriggioni Castle and its museum
• 02 Walk along part of the medieval walls
• 03 Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Chianti area
• 04 Discover how Monteriggioni defended itself from enemy assaults
• 05 See reproductions of medieval and Renaissance armour

Explore Monteriggioni on a 2-hour walking tour through this medieval castle village built by the Sienese for defensive purposes. Discover the history of the castle, learn how people lived here during the Middle Ages, and visit the museum of medieval and Renaissance armour. You will also walk along part of the walls and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Chianti area.

Walk along the top of part of the wall and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Chianti area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Siena

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Discover Monteriggioni and Its Medieval Walls

• Discover with your guide the medieval methods used to ward off the enemy and repel assaults.
• Walk along the top of part of the wall and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Chianti area.
• Discover the village's history and visit the Monteriggioni museum, which houses reproductions of medieval and Renaissance armour.
• On request, it is possible to conclude the visit with a tasting of Chianti wine at a winery in the area.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 2-hour private tour

• Authorized local guide

• Visit to Monteriggioni Castle and the Monteriggioni in Arme museum

What's Not Included

• Entrance ticket to the museum and ticket to climb the walls

• On request, a Chianti wine tasting in a wine shop or cellar in the area can be organized

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

• Participants will walk short distances.
• Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for varying weather conditions.
• For wheelchairs or pushchairs, please let us know in advance so we can organise the tour in the best possible way.
• Due to unexpected church closures or force majeure, we reserve the right to change the itinerary with prior notice.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Monteriggioni, Province of Siena, Italy

Tour start

53035 Monteriggioni, Province of Siena, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.