Private Siena Walking Tour
Explore this charming Tuscan city with an engaging local guide to see the Duomo, San Domenico & more
What You Get With This Tour
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Explore Tuscany's most captivating city
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line Duomo tickets
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Guided walking tour of Siena historic center
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Visit to Basilica di San Domenico
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View of St. Catherine's relics
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Sienese bakery stop
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Tailored private tour itinerary
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Private group experience
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Guide tips
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Sienese pastries
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at Piazza San Domenico
Your tour begins in Piazza San Domenico, where your local guide meets you outside the prominent brick basilica. Receive a brief overview of the city's rich medieval history before setting off into the historic center. -
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Step inside Basilica di San Domenico
Explore the interior of this 13th-century Gothic church, dominant on the Sienese skyline. Inside, you will see the chapel holding the mummified head and relics of Saint Catherine, one of Italy's patron saints. -
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Sample sweet Sienese treats
Then, wander into a historic local bakery to discover the city's culinary heritage. You will taste have the opportunity to purchase traditional almond-based delicacies such as ricciarelli cookies and dense, spiced panforte cake. -
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Skip the line at Siena Duomo
Next, bypass the general entrance queues to step directly inside the Siena Duomo, an 800-year-old cathedral. Admire the striking black-and-white marble interiors, intricate floor mosaics, and masterpieces by renowned Italian Renaissance artists. -
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Stroll through historic contrade
The historical districts of Siena each have a name, flag and crest. As you stroll around the city, you will learn about the historical rivalries between them and their influence on the city's everyday life. -
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Experience Piazza del Campo
Enter Siena's shell-shaped central square, world-famous for hosting the bi-annual Palio horse race. Hear how bareback riders represent their contrade in this fierce, centuries-old competition. -
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View Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia
Examine the exterior of the 13th-century town hall and its towering 14th-century clock tower. Learn the significance of the She-Wolf monument, which ties the origin legends of Siena directly to ancient Rome. -
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Your tour finishes at Piazza del Campo
Your tour finishes at Piazza del Campo in the heart of the city center. You will leave equipped with custom recommendations from your guide for nearby wine bars, lunch spots, and how to climb the clock tower.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please reach out to us after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
Dress Code: Places of worship on this itinerary require modest attire, meaning shoulders and knees must be covered to enter.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Duomo tickets
Guided walking tour of Siena historic center
Visit to Basilica di San Domenico
View of St. Catherine's relics
Sienese bakery stop
Tailored private tour itinerary
Private group experience
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Covering for knees and shoulders
Cash for pastries
Camera
Water bottle
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Customer Reviews
Super nice and pleasant. Excellent job providing historical insights into the history of Siena. Highly recommend.
It was definitely 5 star. Our guide was so darling and personable, and her depths of knowledge was phenomenal! She was absolutely top-notch!!!!
Excellent private tour in Siena! Maria Elena was fantastic—she brought the city’s history to life, from the rival neighborhoods to the famous horse races and all the rich details in between. Highly recommend! Ask for Maria Elena...
We booked 8 tours with The Tour Guy over our 2 week vacation to Italy and Spain. All of them were great but one stood out. For our private walking tour of Siena, we were at our meeting point and our tour guide never showed up. I called the Tour Guy and spoke with Gaetano. He was so helpful, responsive, and efficient. Turns out our guide had a medical emergency but they were sending out a new tour guide to take her place. Our new guide Fede was fabulous! We were so appreciative that she jumped in at the last minute to help and our tour with her was extremely enjoyable. Thank you, Gaetano and Fede!!
The unexpected tour of the Contrade, Civetta was especially interesting. The tour guide’s personal connection to Siena added to our experience and made the walk through “her” city more enjoyable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Since you'll be walking around for the duration of the tour, please wear comfortable shoes. Also remember to bring sunscreen if you are coming in the summertime. A little cash is a good idea too, in case you want to buy anything from the bakery.
Do we get to go inside the Duomo?
Yes, this tour includes skip-the-line tickets to the Siena Cathedral.
What if I don't see any availability?
If you're trying to make a booking up to 2 weeks in advance the website will show no availability. Feel free to contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you. If your party is larger than 7 participants, please contact us.
What to bring?
Since you'll be walking around for the duration of the tour, please wear comfortable shoes. Also remember to bring sunscreen if you are coming in the summertime. A little cash is a good idea too, in case you want to buy anything from the bakery.
What if I'm concerned about my mobility?
This private tour is your best bet if you have concerns about your mobility. Our private tours offer more flexibility in terms of pace and special accommodations. Just get in touch before your tour if there's something we should know.
I'd like to go on this tour at a different time. What should I do?
If you need this tour to start at a different time, just reach out and let us know. We'll do our best to accommodate you.
Are Sienese pastries included in the tour price?
Food is not included in the tour price. We suggest bringing a little cash with you so you can treat yourself to some delicious local specialties though.
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, as this is a private tour, the route, pace, and itinerary can be accommodated for participants of all ages.
