Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Entrance
by Tuscan Escapes
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€80Overview
This two-hour walking tour highlights Siena’s historic center and its key landmarks. The tour starts at Piazza san Domenico, the meeting point, before moving to the Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico where participants can view the church interiors and saint Catherine's relics. Next, the group visits Piazza Salimbeni to see the Gothic Rocca Salimbeni and learn about Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest still-operating bank. The tour continues with a 30-minute stop at Piazza del Campo, the central square famous for hosting the Palio horse race. Afterward, participants walk past the exterior of Palazzo Chigi Saracini. The final and longest visit is to the Siena Duomo, where the guide leads participants inside with a skip-the-line ticket, allowing direct access without waiting. The walking tour proceeds at a steady pace across Siena’s cobblestone streets. The tour includes a guided walking route around Siena and a guided visit inside the Duomo. Guests should wear clothing covering legs and shoulders and suitable shoes for cobblestones. Food, drinks, gratuities, and transport to or from hotels are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza san Domenico
The starting point for the tour where guests meet the guide.
Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
Spend about 20 minutes inside the church viewing saint Catherine's relics; appropriate clothing required for entry.
20 min
Piazza Salimbeni
A 5-minute stop to see the Gothic Rocca Salimbeni and to learn about Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest operating bank.
5 min
Piazza del Campo
About 30 minutes spent at this famous square, with information on the Palio horse race held there.
30 min
Palazzo Chigi Saracini
A brief 10-minute stop to view the exterior of this historic palace.
10 min
Duomo di Siena
The final 40-minute visit inside Siena Cathedral with skip-the-line entry guided by the tour leader.
40 min
Meeting point
Meet under the large tree in front of the San Domenico red brick church (Basilica Cateriniana)
End point
The tour ends inside the Duomo cathedral
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Entrance
by Tuscan Escapes
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€80Overview
This two-hour walking tour highlights Siena’s historic center and its key landmarks. The tour starts at Piazza san Domenico, the meeting point, before moving to the Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico where participants can view the church interiors and saint Catherine's relics. Next, the group visits Piazza Salimbeni to see the Gothic Rocca Salimbeni and learn about Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest still-operating bank. The tour continues with a 30-minute stop at Piazza del Campo, the central square famous for hosting the Palio horse race. Afterward, participants walk past the exterior of Palazzo Chigi Saracini. The final and longest visit is to the Siena Duomo, where the guide leads participants inside with a skip-the-line ticket, allowing direct access without waiting. The walking tour proceeds at a steady pace across Siena’s cobblestone streets. The tour includes a guided walking route around Siena and a guided visit inside the Duomo. Guests should wear clothing covering legs and shoulders and suitable shoes for cobblestones. Food, drinks, gratuities, and transport to or from hotels are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza san Domenico
The starting point for the tour where guests meet the guide.
Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
Spend about 20 minutes inside the church viewing saint Catherine's relics; appropriate clothing required for entry.
20 min
Piazza Salimbeni
A 5-minute stop to see the Gothic Rocca Salimbeni and to learn about Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest operating bank.
5 min
Piazza del Campo
About 30 minutes spent at this famous square, with information on the Palio horse race held there.
30 min
Palazzo Chigi Saracini
A brief 10-minute stop to view the exterior of this historic palace.
10 min
Duomo di Siena
The final 40-minute visit inside Siena Cathedral with skip-the-line entry guided by the tour leader.
40 min
Meeting point
Meet under the large tree in front of the San Domenico red brick church (Basilica Cateriniana)
End point
The tour ends inside the Duomo cathedral
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.