Highlights of Siena Private City Tour with Local Guide
The entire historic center 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.
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Highlights of Siena Private City Tour with Local Guide
What's included in Highlights of Siena Private City Tour with Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza san Domenico
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
Learn about the world's oldest bank founded as a mount of piety in 1472 acquired its present form in 1624.
Piazza del Campo
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.
Inclusions
- English-speaking local fully licensed tour guide
- Entrance on the Duomo of Siena
- Private Tour
- Entrance tickets for the Torre del Mangia
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
