2-Hour Siena Noble Families Walk with a Private Historical Palace

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire Palazzo Buonsignori and a medieval tower house near the Cathedral
• 02 Discover the splendid palaces of Piazza del Campo
• 03 Follow the legacy of Siena's noble families along the Via Francigena
• 04 Visit the inside of a private historical palace

Enjoy a tour along the main streets of Siena and discover the families who shaped the city's history. Retrace the lives of Siena's most important noble families as you admire their palaces along the Via Francigena and around Piazza del Campo. The experience also includes a visit to a private historical palace.

Arrive in Piazza del Campo to admire its splendid palaces, which have changed over the centuries, such as Palazzo Sansedoni and Palazzo Chigi Zondadari.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Siena

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Siena's Noble Families and Historic Palaces

• The guide will explain the palaces along the Via Francigena.
• Begin the tour near the Cathedral. First, admire Palazzo Buonsignori and then the tower house.
• Discover the streets and the Via Francigena.
• Arrive in Piazza del Campo to admire its splendid palaces, which have changed over the centuries, such as Palazzo Sansedoni and Palazzo Chigi Zondadari.
• The walk will continue to discover other important families such as the Piccolomini, Ugurgieri, Tolomei, Salimbeni, and Malavolti.
• Arrive at the Historical Palace and visit the inside of the 18th-century palace.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 2 h 30 minutes private tour

• Authorized local guide

• Admire the most beautiful and important palaces of the noble families in Siena

• Visit a Historical Palace

What's Not Included

• Admission to the Historical Palace.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

• Participants will walk medium distances.

• Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for varying weather conditions.

• In the case of wheelchairs or pushchairs, please let us know in advance so we can organize the tour in the best possible way.

• Due to unexpected closures of churches or force majeure, we reserve the right to change the itinerary with prior notice.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza Postierla, Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

Tour start

53100 Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.