Private Tour
Discover the Medieval Charm of Siena on a Private Walking Tour
Overview
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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.
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
English 3h Private Tour
Duration: 3 hours
German Private Tour
German Private Tour
Italian 3h Private Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Spanish Private Tour
Spanish Private Tour
Reviews
216 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous Siena
Megan S,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ludevika was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Extremely knowledgeable regarding the history of Siena and her raiders. She was also conscious of our need too many steps and catered for that. Loved everything about this trip, especially the stories of the various contradas and their rivalry in their daily life and during the Palio.
Best decision.
Mathias D,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The best way to learn a lot from a competent source. That was a very entertaining three hours. Thank you for that.
Excellent tour. Learnt so...
Iain M,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Learnt so much about Siena. There was never a dull moment. All the family were glad we had the tour.
Extraordinary!
laurence b,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00This guided tour will remain for a long time as one of our best moments in Tuscany! Our guide, Ludovica, was extraordinary, exciting, ultra smiling and funny , and in love with her adopted city. We drank his words and all the anecdotes told. We didn't see the three hours pass! And even our 16- and 17-year-olds were sad at the end of the morning. The budget is not anecdotal but if a visit should be privileged in Tuscany, it is Siena with Ludovica. To do and do again!! Thanks again for everything. Long live Ludovica.
Wonderful city tour
Dagmar W,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00it was a beautiful individual city tour and we really enjoyed it!! Very nice we found that we could wish what we were looking at and got an incredible amount of information!!!
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