Siena & San Gimignano Private Port Tour: Explore Tuscany's Medieval Heart

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza del Campo

   1h

   A universal symbol of the city, the distinct form of the Piazza del Campo is just one of the reasons why UNESCO recognizes Siena as the ideal embodiment of a medieval city. It was built on the intersection of the three main roads that lead to and from Siena. Twice a year the world-famous Palio is held here.

2. 2

   Duomo di Siena

   30min

   A great Gothic building filled with treasures by Pisano, Donatello, and Michelangelo as well as frescoes by Pinturicchio. The exterior of the cathedral is pretty impressive, but it's inside that you'll be amazed! The columns continue the white/black marble striped motif and, looking up you'll see, the busts of past religious men of Siena looking down upon you. And yet, the most impressive and beautiful of the treasures the cathedral holds are the floors, decorated with the art of mosaics (using various techniques) to create storytelling masterpieces.

3. 3

   Torre del Mangia

   45min

   The climb can be a bit challenging: there are over 400 steps, a bit steep and narrow, to climb but the view that awaits you on the top of the tower is really worth the "effort".

4. 4

   Piazza Della Cisterna

   45min

   Piazza della Cisterna has a triangular shape with a slight natural slope and is connected to the nearby Piazza del Duomo by an open passage. The piazza is surrounded by houses and medieval towers and features a cistern in the center which provided the town's water in ancient times.

5. 5

   Palazzo Pubblico e Torre Grossa

   30min

   The Palazzo Comunale, also known as the Palazzo del Popolo of San Gimignano has been the seat of the civic authority since the 13th century.

6. 6

   Piazza del Duomo

   30min

   The piazza takes its name from the Duomo (Cathedral) located there. The treasures inside include a fully-frescoed Duomo, which has NEVER actually needed "restoration" throughout the centuries. The colors you see are the original ones painted in the 1300s and their vividness and brightness are awe-inspiring.

Before you go

Location

Il Campo, 53100, Italy