Private Tour
First Time Siena Medieval Tuscany Private Half Day Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is the perfect half day walking tour for first time travelers to Siena who would like to get a great introduction to this Medieval town with a fun and friendly Tuscan local! I am a professional tour guide with twenty years of experience showing travelers the beauty of Tuscany and introducing people of all ages (couples, families, groups) to the history and culture of Italy. My background is in foreign languages, art history and history, but I am also passionate about wine, food, culture, and above all sharing my region with visitors from around the world. This totally private tour can be fully customized to fit your needs and level of knowledge, please feel free to send me any information about you and your group before arrival.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Piazza del Campo
From here we can visit some of Siena’s beautiful public fountains, while I explain the incredible aqueducts that run underneath the city even today. The most important fountain is Fonte Gaia, a monumental fountain located in the Piazza del Campo, which is actually a replica as the original panels are housed in the Santa Maria della Scala museum. The famous Piazza del Campo is a shell shaped square at the heart of Siena with its soaring Torre del Mangia tower and the buildings of the City Hall which also include a museum with an entire room filled with Lorenzetti’s Allegory of Good and Bad Government frescoes. Each year the square is packed with dirt and transformed for the Palio horserace which is run twice a year on July 2nd and August 16th with 10 of the 17 contrada neighborhoods competing.
Torre del Mangia
I will explain about the fascinating Torre del Mangia, but we won't climb up to the very top unless you let me know ahead of time as there are lots of steps!
What‘s Included
Certified guide
Entrance fees to museums and churches are not included and can be paid directly onsite.
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First Time Siena Medieval Tuscany Private Half Day Tour
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a terrific...
Marian K,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a terrific overview of Siena. Covered the city and loved learning the history. We also did the Cathedral inside and our guide added a lot.
Great tour from a local
imogenm490,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adele was a great guide. She was a local with a passion for Siena. She was funny and accommodating. We purchased tickets to go into the Duomo and she helped us skip the line and then did an amazing tour inside also. Would recommend!
Incredible orientation in Siena - must do!
Ambassador49884988,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gemma is a star. She is a local who brought authenticity and passion to the tour. It’s a perfect orientation to Siena. I recommend you booking this your first full day in town. I truly appreciated her knowledge of the local district customs and the details of the magnificent cathedral and the Saint Catherine church - I would have missed so many critical details without her. Make sure to visit the small library in the cathedral and really take it in.
Good tour for first time Siena visitor
luxurytraveler1972,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. We visited a few days before the Palio and the streets were bustling with excitement. I don’t think we could have appreciated everything we were seeing without a guided tour. Elisabetta was a wonderful guide, incredibly knowledgeable and gave aus a good understanding of the local culture and history at a good pace. I would recommend this tour.
Thank you Gemma!!
btl831,,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gemma was incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic guide for us! City was beautiful and able to walk in a couple of hours.
Sophia was great!
Thomas K,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sophia was a great guide for us. She showed us where to park our car, to avoid getting a fine or towed. She explained the history of Siena, the 17 Conrad’s districts, and the Pallio races. She toured us through the Duomo, and showed us the former hotel for pilgrims. She coordinated with the next tour of Siena (this afternoon), so we will see different places.
Great pace private guide.
SANDRA R,,May 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Elizabetta was a great local guide. Lots of history and quirky stories to tell. Gave us time to jump into small shops and not rush us. Ended tour near our parked car. Very knowledgeable and pleasant personality.
A wonderful way to appreciate the beauty of Siena!
Nicole C,,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sophia gave us a wonderful tour of Siena. She was considerate of what we wanted to see and was helpful and informative. We gained an understanding of the traditions and culture that made us fall in love with the city and its customs.
Great for a short time or a start or your time in Siena
Laura W,,Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great start tour. We only had a half day in Siena and saw the highlights. Elisabetta was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time in the cathedral with us, had a great stop for a delicious treat of almond cookies and showing us the other main areas of town. She also helped us know where to park and how to get in and out of the city.
One of the best tour guides ever!
MarcAnthony S,,Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic tour of Siena! Elisabetta was a wonderful tour guide, through the Piazza del Campo where they hold the Palio, Siena Cathedral, and the Basilica di San Domenico. The tour through the neighborhoods was great, too, such as seeing the medieval aqueduct really brought to life the city. What a great way to spend a half-day. I would heartily recommend!
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