Discover the Medieval Charm of Siena on a Private Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Decide with your guide if you want to have a 2 or 3 hours tour! Discover the treasures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world through the eyes of a local and immerse yourself in its art, culture and traditions as the horse race the Palio, which takes place twice a year. Stroll in the ancient streets and admire the Basilica of San Domenico, the St. Catherine of Siena Church, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, ancient palaces, the important pilgrims road, the Baptistery and the Cathedral. If you wish, visit also the inside of the Cathedral, where you will admire the artworks of important Italian artists, such as Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini. If you are more interested in the Palio tradition, we suggest to visit a Contrada Museum. You will find out why this horse race is so important for the Sienese and admire the prizes won over the centuries.
Customize your tour with your guide!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for any weather conditions
It is not possible to visit the Cathedral on Sunday morning (it opens at 1pm)
What To Expect
Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
The tour begins in front of the majestic Basilica San Domenico, one of the most important churches in Siena. Inside the Basilica see the holy relic of St. Catherine's head.
Chiesa del Santuario di Santa Caterina
Afterwards you will visit from the outside the Sanctuary of St. Catherine, where she used to life with her big family. The house is transformed into three little churches, where people can pray and visit the ancient house rooms.
Options
French Private Tour
French Private Tour
Spanish Private Tour
Spanish Private Tour
English 3h Private Tour
Duration: 3 hours
German Private Tour
German Private Tour
Italian 3h Private Tour
Duration: 3 hours
What‘s Included
Customize your tour with your guide! Visit the historic centre of Siena
2 or 3h Tour with a Licensed Local Guide
OPTIONAL: Cathedral's ticket (from 7 euro per person). Can be purchased onsite (on Sunday possible to visit from 1pm)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
258 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative and friendly tour!
Jeff H,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative and our guide moved at a slow lace to accommodate some older members of our group.
Don’t Miss Siena.
Dave L,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Siena should not be missed! We enjoyed the city and our tour guide was excellent. be sure to do a deep dive on the Contradas.
Excellent Tour
Poppy A,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mare was wonderful! Excellent guide, a lot of information, and tailored to our group. A lot of fun! Would recommend this to everyone!
Best if you have a little...
Elizabeth R,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best if you have a little knowledge of Sienna/Italian history. FANTASTIC guide - a true local of Siena
Siena Brought to Life
emma t,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a truly lovely tour of Siena with Idania. She was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable, happily answering all of our numerous questions. Because she lives in Siena, she was able to share not just the history but also what life is like in the city today, which made the experience feel even more personal and authentic. She guided us through fascinating historical sites and spoke with such passion that everything came to life. Her background in art history really showed, she wove in details and stories that we never would have discovered on our own. We ended the tour with one of her lunch recommendations, which was the perfect way to wrap up a wonderful morning.
Siena walking tour with Idania.
Karen B,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Idania was absolutely amazing! Entertaining and knowledgeable she really made our time in Siena special!!
Siena tour - Not to be Missed!
Jeffrey G,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour! Barbara was a wonderful tour guide! Very knowledgeable about Siena, having grown up in the area. It’s a fabulous city not to be missed! And the surprise at the end made us all fall in love with Siena that much more! Spectacular view! Thank you, Barbara!!
Great tour of Siena
Rob W,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our walking tour of Siena was wonderful, one of the highlights from our entire trip to Italy. Our guide was great and made the whole experience worthwhile. We got to see so many fun sights.
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Genevieve G,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting... I recommend this visit... Our guide Ludovica is very proficient in French and has made us discover every corner of Siena
Great!
Andrea N,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The three-hour guided tour with Ludovica was very informative and entertaining. Ludovica's lovable and charming manner, coupled with high expertise, made the tour a pure pleasure. This was certainly helped by the fact that Ludovica's German is better than that of many native speakers.
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