Siena Guided Tour: Explore Duomo & Piazza del Campo with a Local Expert

Highlights

• Guided Tour of Siena
• Visit Duomo or Santa Maria della Scala Museum
• Piazza del Campo & Palio

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza del Campo

   10min

   Discover the history of this magnificent square, of the prestigious Palazzo Pubblico with its frescoes of Buongoverno and of the famous Palio race which takes place here on 2 July and 16 August.

2. 2

   Battistero di San Giovanni

   5min

   Behind the rear facade of the cathedral is the Baptistery of Siena, enriched by bas-relief works by Ghiberti and Donatello. External only.

3. 3

   Via di Citta

   Pass by

   Elegant street of Siena on which there are medieval buildings and the famous Accademia Musicale Chigiana

4. 4

   Duomo di Siena

   20min

   The extraordinary Siena Cathedral with its Gothic façade boasts masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, Bernini, Nicola and Giovanni Pisano. The marble inlay floor with biblical stories is magnificent, entirely visible from 27 June to 31 July and from 18 August to 16 October. The Piccolomini library built in the 16th century and frescoed by Pinturicchio is beautifully preserved. Entrance included from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and religious holidays.

Before you go

Location