San Gimignano City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit San Gimignano City Centre
Popular places to visit

Piazza della Cisterna
Admire the palaces and towers that frame this beautiful square, which was once a medieval marketplace. Today, it’s a venue for cultural events.

San Gimignano Communal Palace
You can browse the exhibits at San Gimignano Communal Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.

Piazza Duomo
Browse the collections of ancient art, which grace the walls of the medieval landmarks that surround this resplendent public square.

Piazza delle Erbe
Watch the world go by and admire San Gimignano’s medieval architecture from the comfort of a café terrace at this central square.
Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum
This intriguing museum highlights the callousness of humans via displays of authentic and gruesome torture devices from around the world.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.
Activities

Tuscany in 1 day from Florence: Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena with Lunch

Chianti: Lunch with Wine Tasting at Poggio ai Laghi Winery

The Noble Cellar Wine tasting in San Gimignano

Chianti Grand Tasting: Signature Wines, Oils & Balsamics in the
Our pick of the best San Gimignano City Centre Hotel Deals

La Cisterna
"This hotel has the perfect location. The view from our balcony was amazing. Very friendly staff too."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Hotel Athena
"Everything was really great. Thank you very much for everything"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026

Hotel Executive
"My mother and sister stayed at this property together after hiking the spiritual pilgrimage Francigena through Italy and stopped in Siena for 2 nights and a day. Overall the property is very stunning appearance wise, clean and fairly updated. Felt very safe for us ladies alone. The restaurant options ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026

Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione
"A little overrated. Rooms need modernising. Staff and in general the property is very good but it needs a makeover in our opinion."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Palazzo Ravizza
"The hotel is beautiful and charming— very ideal for for couples (man & woman— without children along for the ride). The garden and the view from it are spectacular. The breakfast in the garden was a highlight of the trip to Siena. The only downside is the rooms are small and not ideal for a family ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026

Castelfalfi
"The property is truly outstanding and the staff are amazing."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026


