Siena City Walking Tour with Duomo - Skip the line

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Siena, Italia

Il programma nel dettaglio

Highlights

• Visit the most beautiful old palaces and Unesco sites in Siena

• Tour with an engaging Monolingual local guide

• Small group under 15. people

• tour of the most famous monuments in the historic centre of Siena

• Taste typical Sienese biscuits



Discover the art, culture and traditions of Siena on this guided tour. Visit some of the city’s most beautiful UNESCO sites including Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, Palazzo Tolomei, Palazzo Salimbeni, the Basilica of San Domenico, the Sanctuary of Saint Catherine of Siena, the Baptistery and the Duomo. The tour will finish with a tasting of delicious Sienese biscuits.



Discover the treasures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a local guide and immerse yourself in its art, culture and traditions. With a small group, you will explore the best that Siena has to offer, by walking through the ancient streets of the city.



The Tour will start in Piazza del Campo, the main square, where you will learn about the history of the majestic Palazzo Pubblico, the city hall. Afterwards, you will walk the ancient street Banchi di Sopra, which is part of the Via Francigena, the pilgrim's road. Along this street the guide will tell you about important Sienese families and will show you their palaces: Palazzo Tolomei, one of the oldest private building of the city and Palazzo Salimbeni, the headquarter of the oldest public bank of Europe. The tour will continue towards the Basilica of San Domenico which houses inside the relics of Saint Catherine, then you will discover the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena, where she used to live with her family.



Afterwards, you will pass by the Baptistery and the Duomo, outside and inside where you will admire the artworks of important Italian artists, such as Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini.



Walking through the city you will enjoy the spectacular scenery and learn about the history of Siena, its art, its culture and its traditions as the horse race ""the Palio"" known all over the world, which takes place twice a year.



During this tour you will enjoy a tasting of some delicious Sienese biscuits, such as Ricciarelli and Cantucci.



Important information – There may be restrictions

Please be advised that from the 27th June to 31st July and from 18th August to 18th October an additional 5€ fee is required to enter the Duomo. This fee is payable locally and subject to change.