Discover Siena’s famous monuments and hidden treasures on a guided walking tour. Enjoy quiet moments in tucked-away squares and cobbled streets as you explore medieval neighborhoods. Upgrade to the OPA SI Pass for extended access to the Cathedral Complex, Crypt, and Museum.
Meet your guide and small group in the center of Siena. Begin exploring this medieval gem, strolling through winding streets and well-preserved neighborhoods. Learn the history behind the renowned Palio horse race from your expert guide.
Follow a path with glimpses of the Duomo and Torre del Mangia in the distance. Pause for a first look at Siena’s skyline before continuing to Piazza del Campo. This UNESCO-listed, seashell-shaped square is considered one of Italy’s most beautiful piazzas, a legacy of enlightened 14th-century governance.
Siena’s traditions run deep, especially the Palio horse race, which divides the city into neighborhoods called “Contrada.” As you walk through one of the most typical Contrada, imagine the fierce rivalries during the twice-yearly race. Ask your guide where to try Ricciarelli or Panforte, Siena’s beloved sweets.
See the Fonte Gaia fountain in the upper part of Piazza del Campo. Admire its decorated reliefs, including The Creation of Adam and The Flight from the Garden of Eden.
With pre-booked tickets, enter the Cathedral without delay. In our small groups or private tours, enjoy a more intimate and personalized experience. Inside, admire the marble mosaic floor and stunning decorations by Tuscan artists. See masterpieces by Duccio and Pisano and marvel at the stained glass illuminated by the sun. The Cathedral also holds Renaissance treasures by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini, plus Pinturicchio’s frescoes in the Libreria Piccolomini, where the young Raphael once worked.
For a deeper experience, continue with your guide to the Cathedral’s Crypt, a medieval gem. The frescoes here, hidden for 500 years, depict vivid biblical scenes and offer a glimpse into how a medieval church once looked.
Outside, hear the story of the unfinished Duomo Nuovo, an ambitious plan to build Europe’s largest medieval cathedral. Visit the Museo dell’Opera to see original sculptures by Donatello and Giovanni Pisano, along with Duccio di Buonisegna’s stained glass and his famous Maestà. Learn about the unique iconography and storytelling of this masterpiece.
After the guided museum visit, say goodbye to your guide. Use your pass to climb the unfinished façade of the New Cathedral, the Facciatone, at your own pace. From the top, enjoy an unparalleled view of Siena and its countryside—a perfect finale to your tour.
We meet at the church of San Domenico under the big tree.
Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.” Here is the Google Maps link
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