Siena Private City Tour: Discover the UNESCO Historic Center with a Local Guide

Highlights

• Licensed Local Guide
• Included Entrances
• UNESCO Historic Center

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza san Domenico

   30min

   Our English-speaking tour guide will meet just in front of the San Domenico church a beautiful example of Sienese gothic architecture, here you will learn the history of St Catherine, how she became one of the most influential women of her time.

2. 2

   Piazza Salimbeni

   15min

   Learn about the world's oldest bank founded as a mount of piety in 1472 acquired its present form in 1624.

3. 3

   Piazza del Campo

   30min

   This is the very heart of he city, here reside the municipality here, twice a here, is heal the Palio horse-race. Our local tour guide will tell everything about the Contrade culture and way of life, you will learn how this living tradition has a daily impact of the Sienese people.

4. 4

   Duomo di Siena

   45min

   You will be astonished by the importance of the Duomo of Siena complex, the majestic Cathedral, the fascinating Crypt and Baptistery, the uncompleted part that would have more than doubled the size of the structure. You will learn the history of the Duomo, ts secrets and legends discovering fossil and unravel the mysterious "magic square". (The visit does not include enter the Cathedral)

5. 5

   Palazzo Tolomei

   15min

   Admire a breathtaking example of gothic architecture, the beautiful Tolomei palace.

6. 6

   Santuario di Santa Caterina

   15min

   You will stop at the House of saint Caterina, that nowadays has become a sanctuary.

7. 7

   Torre del Mangia

   30min

   Learn about this 88 meters high tower in piazza del Campo. You will also have the opportunity to climb up and enjoy the beautiful view

Before you go

Location