Siena Trip Overview
Is it your first time in Siena? Do you wish to discover a little bit more about this magic city? Tour the historical medieval centre and discover its authentic gastronomic side with a passionate and expert local guide! You will visit the main sites and also discover off the beaten path corners. You will walk through characteristic alleys and reach the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the heart of the ancient Republic’s civic life, where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice a year. You will also learn about the fascinating traditions of the Contradas, the “districts” into which Siena is divided. You will walk up to the magnificent Duomo, Siena’s cathedral, to admire its rich Romanesque-Gothic architecture. This tour will include a special Italian-style treat! You will have a taste of our best Sienese freshly-baked traditional sweets such as Ricciarelli almond cookies, Panforte, Cantucci combined with a shot glass of our precious dessert wine Vinsanto.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Siena, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siena, Toscana, Italy
Is it your first time in Siena? Do you wish to discover a little bit more about this magic city? Tour the historical medieval centre and discover its authentic gastronomic side with a passionate and expert local guide! You will visit the main sites and also discover off the beaten path corners. You will walk through characteristic alleys and reach the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the heart of the ancient Republic’s civic life, where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice a year. You will also learn about the fascinating traditions of the Contradas, the “districts” into which Siena is divided. You will walk up to the magnificent Duomo, Siena’s cathedral, to admire its rich Romanesque-Gothic architecture. This tour will include a special Italian-style treat! You will have a taste of our best Sienese freshly-baked traditional sweets such as Ricciarelli almond cookies, Panforte, Cantucci combined with a shot glass of our precious dessert wine Vinsanto.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
Overview History of one of the most famous Piazza of Italy, where Palio horse race take place.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo 8, 53100, Siena Italy
Overview and History of the Church and its Piazza all from the outside
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centro Storico di Siena, Piazza Del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
You will visit the main sites and also discover off the beaten path corners. You will walk through characteristic alleys and reach the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the heart of the ancient Republic’s civic life, where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice a year. You will also learn about the fascinating traditions of the Contradas, the “districts” into which Siena is divided.
Duration: 1 hour
