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Highlights of Siena Private City Tour with Local Guide

By Orange Umbrella Tours
Price is NZ$837 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

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  • 3h
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Overview

The entire historic centre of Siena has been declared a World Heritage Site, if you desire to feel the atmosphere of a unique medieval town this is the place to be, you will effectively walk in a giant, open-air museum celebrating the Gothic style.

This 3 hour walking group tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, our English- speaking tour guide will lead you to discover the beauties and stories of this picturesque medieval town.

You will learn about the Francigena road, the ancient route that in medieval times connected Canterbury to Rome, understand the Contrade way of think and the importance of the Palio, admire gothic buildings and cathedrals, see the oldest bank in the world, discover fossils imprinted in marble, unravel the mystery of the Sator magic square.

At the end of the tour you will feel transported in another time and will desire to spend more time immersed in this gothic dream.

Activity location

  • Piazza san Domenico
    • Centro Storico
    • 53100, Siena, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza San Domenico
    • Piazza San Domenico
    • 53100, Siena, Toscana, Italy

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Highlights of Siena Private City Tour with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$837.19 x 1 AdultNZ$837.19
Total
Price is NZ$837.19

Highlights of Siena Private City Tour with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$837.19 x 1 AdultNZ$837.19
Total
Price is NZ$837.19

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local fully licensed tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance on the Duomo of Siena
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets for the Torre del Mangia
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Piazza san Domenico

  • 30m
Our English-speaking tour guide will meet just in front of the San Domenico church a beautiful example of Sienese gothic architecture, here you will learn the history of St Catherine, how she became one of the most influential women of her time.

Piazza Salimbeni

  • 15m
Learn about the world's oldest bank founded as a mount of piety in 1472 acquired its present form in 1624.

Piazza del Campo

  • 30m
This is the very heart of he city, here reside the municipality here, twice a here, is heal the Palio horse-race. Our local tour guide will tell everything about the Contrade culture and way of life, you will learn how this living tradition has a daily impact of the Sienese people.

Duomo di Siena

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
You will be astonished by the importance of the Duomo of Siena complex, the majestic Cathedral, the fascinating Crypt and Baptistery, the uncompleted part that would have more than doubled the size of the structure. You will learn the history of the Duomo, ts secrets and legends discovering fossil and unravel the mysterious "magic square". (The visit does not include enter the Cathedral)

Palazzo Tolomei

  • 15m
Admire a breathtaking example of gothic architecture, the beautiful Tolomei palace.

Santuario di Santa Caterina

  • 15m
You will stop at the House of saint Caterina, that nowadays has become a sanctuary.

Torre del Mangia

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Learn about this 88 metres high tower in piazza del Campo. You will also have the opportunity to climb up and enjoy the beautiful view

Location

Activity location

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    Piazza san Domenico
    • Centro Storico
    • 53100, Siena, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Piazza San Domenico
    • Piazza San Domenico
    • 53100, Siena, Toscana, Italy

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