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Best of Siena Guided Walking Tour with Palio Contrada
2 h
With guide
By walk
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Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
An unforgettable Guided Walking Tour will make you discover this marvelous medieval city; you will enjoy a guided tour of the old town centre. The guided visit of Siena starts in its most beautiful square, Piazza del Campo, of which the Palazzo Pubblico (town hall) is the focal point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Siena Italy
Then you will stroll along its fascinating streets and squares, reaching a Museum and an Oratory of a Contrada*, where you can experience the authentic atmosphere of the town. The Contrade (districts into which the town is divided) are the real core of the local social life, where inhabitants of each district compete with each other as they devote themselves to preparations for the well-known Palio horse-race. The contrada is not simply a district: it is a small state having its own legacy of traditions, memories and emotions, including its own flag and anthem. The Museum of a contrada, as well as its Oratory, is therefore the heart of the district. This is an intimate and secret place - with exclusive access - containing historical documents and wonderful relics of the famous Palio, as well as magnificent works of art, which are normally not disclosed to the public. In other words, a truly exclusive and valuable experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centro Storico di Siena, Piazza Del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
You will be seduced by the charm of this unique city. Your professional local guide will take you along the medieval streets, admiring the monuments, the imposing buildings and the hidden narrow streets, you will relive the medieval mood of the past. The exclusive admission in the heart of a Palio’s Contrada will then let you discover its traditions and the Siena real Life style.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo 8, 53100, Siena Italy
The visit ends when you will reach the highest point of the city, where the spectacular 12th century Cathedral magnificently stands. Inside Visit ONLY if option selected. Your unforgettable Guided Walking Tour will be enriched by the amazing inside Guided Visit of the famous Siena Cathedral, built in the 12th century, together with its Libreria Piccolomini, to discover the beauty of its treasures and works of art; among them, the not-to-be-missed floor (during the opening period), decorated with the art of mosaics to create storytelling masterpieces, St. John the Baptist by Donatello, the rose window by Duccio di Buoninsegna, the marble pulpit by Nicola Pisano, the Library which kept a rich collection of manuscripts
Duration: 15 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
An unforgettable Guided Walking Tour will make you discover this marvelous medieval city; you will enjoy a guided tour of the old town centre. The guided visit of Siena starts in its most beautiful square, Piazza del Campo, of which the Palazzo Pubblico (town hall) is the focal point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Siena Italy
Then you will stroll along its fascinating streets and squares, reaching a Museum and an Oratory of a Contrada*, where you can experience the authentic atmosphere of the town. The Contrade (districts into which the town is divided) are the real core of the local social life, where inhabitants of each district compete with each other as they devote themselves to preparations for the well-known Palio horse-race. The contrada is not simply a district: it is a small state having its own legacy of traditions, memories and emotions, including its own flag and anthem. The Museum of a contrada, as well as its Oratory, is therefore the heart of the district. This is an intimate and secret place - with exclusive access - containing historical documents and wonderful relics of the famous Palio, as well as magnificent works of art, which are normally not disclosed to the public. In other words, a truly exclusive and valuable experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centro Storico di Siena, Piazza Del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
You will be seduced by the charm of this unique city. Your professional local guide will take you along the medieval streets, admiring the monuments, the imposing buildings and the hidden narrow streets, you will relive the medieval mood of the past. The exclusive admission in the heart of a Palio’s Contrada will then let you discover its traditions and the Siena real Life style.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo 8, 53100, Siena Italy
The visit ends when you will reach the highest point of the city, where the spectacular 12th century Cathedral magnificently stands. Inside Visit ONLY if option selected. Your unforgettable Guided Walking Tour will be enriched by the amazing inside Guided Visit of the famous Siena Cathedral, built in the 12th century, together with its Libreria Piccolomini, to discover the beauty of its treasures and works of art; among them, the not-to-be-missed floor (during the opening period), decorated with the art of mosaics to create storytelling masterpieces, St. John the Baptist by Donatello, the rose window by Duccio di Buoninsegna, the marble pulpit by Nicola Pisano, the Library which kept a rich collection of manuscripts
Duration: 15 minutes
Included
- Guided Visit with Professional local Guide
- Contrada Museum and Oratorio entrance with exclusive opening
- Only if option selected: Siena Cathedral & Libreria Piccolomini entrance fee and guided visit
- Entry/Admission - Palio di Siena
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Duomo di Siena
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We suggest to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing is recommended to visit places of worship
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Sport
20%
Reviews
Italian guide sharing a lot of her knowledge with obvious pleasure. Detailed information on the town, its history and customs. Definitely worth the price!
Very informative. The tour of the Cathedral was amazing and the guide was so knowledge and helpful. Helped me arrange for a taxi back to the station and waited with me until it came.