Siena Medieval Charm Private Walking Tour with Basilica San Domenico, Piazza del Campo & Cathedral, 2-3 Hours
by Siena Experience Italian Hub
Choose from 5 available options
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.€310Overview
This private walking tour of Siena lasts two to three hours and is led by a licensed local guide. The tour begins at the Basilica San Domenico, where visitors see the relic of St. Catherine's head inside the church. Next, the group visits the Sanctuary of St. Catherine from the outside, including the house where she lived, now divided into three small churches. The walk continues to Palazzo Tolomei, one of Siena's oldest private buildings, associated with a medieval legend about the city's symbol. The tour proceeds to Piazza del Campo, the main square, where the guide explains the history of the Palio horse race and the city's districts called Contrade while viewing the Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall. After this, the route passes the Baptistery of San Giovanni, noted for its unfinished upper section, and then to the Crypt of the Siena Cathedral, seen from outside. The tour ends at the Siena Cathedral, originally planned to be the largest cathedral in the world; the guide explains why construction was stopped. Visitors may choose to enter the cathedral to see artworks by artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini. Tickets for the cathedral interior are available for purchase onsite and are not included in the tour price. The itinerary can be customized with the guide to focus on particular interests, including the Palio tradition or other medieval landmarks. The tour highlights the medieval charm of Siena through its ancient streets, churches, squares, and buildings. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Note that the cathedral interior cannot be visited on Sunday mornings because it opens after 1 pm.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
The tour begins outside the Basilica San Domenico, a key church in Siena. Inside, visitors see the relic of St. Catherine’s head.
15 min
Chiesa del Santuario di Santa Caterina
Next, the group visits the Sanctuary of St. Catherine from the outside. This site includes the former home of St. Catherine and her family, now divided into three small churches with prayer spaces and preserved rooms.
10 min
Palazzo Tolomei
This stop is at one of Siena’s oldest private buildings. Here, the guide discusses a medieval legend connected to the city’s symbol.
10 min
Piazza del Campo
At the main square, Piazza del Campo, visitors see the Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall. The guide explains the history of the Palio horse race and the city’s Contrade districts.
20 min
Battistero di San Giovanni
The tour continues outside the Siena Baptistery, noting its distinctive unfinished upper part and the reasons for this.
5 min
Cripta del Duomo di Siena
Visitors see the crypt of the Siena Cathedral from outside.
Duomo di Siena
The final stop is the Siena Cathedral. Originally intended to be the largest cathedral worldwide, the project was halted. Visitors can choose to enter the cathedral to view artworks by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini. Tickets for the interior visit are purchased onsite.
40 min
Meeting point
Meet the guide in front of the Basilica San Domenico.
End point
The tour will finish in front of the Cathedral or inside if you choose the tour with the Cathedral option.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Siena Medieval Charm Private Walking Tour with Basilica San Domenico, Piazza del Campo & Cathedral, 2-3 Hours
by Siena Experience Italian Hub
Choose from 5 available options
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.€310Overview
This private walking tour of Siena lasts two to three hours and is led by a licensed local guide. The tour begins at the Basilica San Domenico, where visitors see the relic of St. Catherine's head inside the church. Next, the group visits the Sanctuary of St. Catherine from the outside, including the house where she lived, now divided into three small churches. The walk continues to Palazzo Tolomei, one of Siena's oldest private buildings, associated with a medieval legend about the city's symbol. The tour proceeds to Piazza del Campo, the main square, where the guide explains the history of the Palio horse race and the city's districts called Contrade while viewing the Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall. After this, the route passes the Baptistery of San Giovanni, noted for its unfinished upper section, and then to the Crypt of the Siena Cathedral, seen from outside. The tour ends at the Siena Cathedral, originally planned to be the largest cathedral in the world; the guide explains why construction was stopped. Visitors may choose to enter the cathedral to see artworks by artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini. Tickets for the cathedral interior are available for purchase onsite and are not included in the tour price. The itinerary can be customized with the guide to focus on particular interests, including the Palio tradition or other medieval landmarks. The tour highlights the medieval charm of Siena through its ancient streets, churches, squares, and buildings. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Note that the cathedral interior cannot be visited on Sunday mornings because it opens after 1 pm.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
The tour begins outside the Basilica San Domenico, a key church in Siena. Inside, visitors see the relic of St. Catherine’s head.
15 min
Chiesa del Santuario di Santa Caterina
Next, the group visits the Sanctuary of St. Catherine from the outside. This site includes the former home of St. Catherine and her family, now divided into three small churches with prayer spaces and preserved rooms.
10 min
Palazzo Tolomei
This stop is at one of Siena’s oldest private buildings. Here, the guide discusses a medieval legend connected to the city’s symbol.
10 min
Piazza del Campo
At the main square, Piazza del Campo, visitors see the Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall. The guide explains the history of the Palio horse race and the city’s Contrade districts.
20 min
Battistero di San Giovanni
The tour continues outside the Siena Baptistery, noting its distinctive unfinished upper part and the reasons for this.
5 min
Cripta del Duomo di Siena
Visitors see the crypt of the Siena Cathedral from outside.
Duomo di Siena
The final stop is the Siena Cathedral. Originally intended to be the largest cathedral worldwide, the project was halted. Visitors can choose to enter the cathedral to view artworks by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini. Tickets for the interior visit are purchased onsite.
40 min
Meeting point
Meet the guide in front of the Basilica San Domenico.
End point
The tour will finish in front of the Cathedral or inside if you choose the tour with the Cathedral option.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.