Private Tour

Discover the Medieval Charm of Siena on a Private Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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)

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Italian 3h Private Tour

Duration: 3 hours

French Private Tour

English 3h Private Tour

Duration: 3 hours

Spanish Private Tour

German Private Tour

Reviews

4.77

208 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

183

The experience was very...
Sally M,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The experience was very good. Sabrina shared lots of interesting history. My only concern was that she wasn't able to include more info to c as pure the imagination of our 10 year old.
Great Tour
Lisa M,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Barbara was an amazing guide. Professional, intelligent and very pleasant. She catered the tour to our needs.
Magical Siena
Janet D,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Siena was a highlight of our trip to Tuscany. Our guide was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and informative and helped us get to know Siena in a way that we would not have been able to do on our own. With her knowledge, we were able to avoid some of the steepest hills in town, which was important for some members of our group with knee issues. Highly recommend this tour! We loved Siena!
Ludovica was our guide....
maria p,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ludovica was our guide. She was amazing. the kids were having such a great time that didn’t complained for a second regarding the tour. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Little known gem...Siena
Tim B,
Jan 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Barbara was an excellent guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Had wonderful information about each location. Really enjoyed learning about the different districts in Siena and all about the horse race. Siena is a World Heritage Site for all the right reasons. Beautiful city, wonderful people.