First Time Siena Medieval Tuscany Private Half Day Tour | 3 hours

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First Time Siena Medieval Tuscany Private Half Day Tour
2 Adults x $269.67
$539.34
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Italian
  • Certified guide
  • Entrance fees to museums and churches are not included and can be paid directly onsite.

Overview

This is the perfect half day walking tour for first time travelers to Siena who would like to get a great introduction to this Medieval town with a fun and friendly Tuscan local! I am a professional tour guide with twenty years of experience showing travelers the beauty of Tuscany and introducing people of all ages (couples, families, groups) to the history and culture of Italy. My background is in foreign languages, art history and history, but I am also passionate about wine, food, culture, and above all sharing my region with visitors from around the world. This totally private tour can be fully customized to fit your needs and level of knowledge, please feel free to send me any information about you and your group before arrival.

Meeting points

We can either meet you in front of the Antica Farmacia del Campo, Piazza del Campo 26 or come to collect you from your hotel in the Siena city center upon request. Pick up will be reconfirmed in your confirmation email.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Piazza del Campo

    From here we can visit some of Siena’s beautiful public fountains, while I explain the incredible aqueducts that run underneath the city even today. The most important fountain is Fonte Gaia, a monumental fountain located in the Piazza del Campo, which is actually a replica as the original panels are housed in the Santa Maria della Scala museum. The famous Piazza del Campo is a shell shaped square at the heart of Siena with its soaring Torre del Mangia tower and the buildings of the City Hall which also include a museum with an entire room filled with Lorenzetti’s Allegory of Good and Bad Government frescoes. Each year the square is packed with dirt and transformed for the Palio horserace which is run twice a year on July 2nd and August 16th with 10 of the 17 contrada neighborhoods competing.

    20 minutes

  • Torre del Mangia

    I will explain about the fascinating Torre del Mangia, but we won't climb up to the very top unless you let me know ahead of time as there are lots of steps!

    10 minutes

  • Duomo di Siena

    Next I will take you through the ancient streets to the Duomo, the main Cathedral of Siena, one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in all of Italy with unforgettable frescoes in the Piccolomini Library and special tiled floors that are periodically uncovered for viewing. Please note that entrance to the Duomo and various museums and buildings surrounding it is not included and you can pay directly once you choose which you would like to visit.

    30 minutes

  • Palazzo Tolomei

    This is the building with the oldest original facade in Siena.

    5 minutes

  • Piazza Salimbeni

    Learn about the oldest bank in Europe that is still operating - Monte dei Paschi di Siena, that has brought riches to Siena and the province for hundreds of years.

    10 minutes

  • Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico

    Together we will visit the Basilica di San Domenico, a stunning church perched on top of one of the three hills of Siena, at the entrance to the historic city center across from the soccer stadium and fortress. Siena is still protected by medieval walls with impressive doors, but boasts an origin even older than this. We will begin with a visit inside San Domenico where you can see the holy relics of St. Catherine, one of the Patron Saints of Italy and the person said to be responsible for returning the Papacy from Avignon to Rome.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Great for a short time or a start or your time in Siena

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a great start tour. We only had a half day in Siena and saw the highlights. Elisabetta was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time in the cathedral with us, had a great stop for a delicious treat of almond cookies and showing us the other main areas of town. She also helped us know where to park and how to get in and out of the city.

One of the best tour guides ever!

Published on Aug, 2024

What a fantastic tour of Siena! Elisabetta was a wonderful tour guide, through the Piazza del Campo where they hold the Palio, Siena Cathedral, and the Basilica di San Domenico. The tour through the neighborhoods was great, too, such as seeing the medieval aqueduct really brought to life the city. What a great way to spend a half-day. I would heartily recommend!

Excellent tour of Siena

Published on Apr, 2024

Fabulous tour! We loved it all! As first time visitors navigating through would have been difficult and we would not have covered all the sights. We learned so much in such a short time period. Highly recommend!

Great day under the Tuscan sun

Published on Apr, 2024

What a great experience! Adele was great and very engaging with the kids. She brought games to play and a little gift for them. We loved our time in Siena and would highly recommend!

Sophia gave us an excellent tour of Siena.m

Published on Sep, 2023

Sophia was an excellent tour guide. She explained so many facts and anecdotes about life in Siena. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and learned alot about Siena. We would happily recommend Sophia to all.

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