Palio Tour
MyLittleAdventure logo
English / EUR
Palio Tour
/ Italy / Tuscany / Province of Siena / Siena / Tours & Activities /
See details in English

Palio Tour

1 h
Instant confirmation
About this activity
The tour starts in front of our office in the main square of Siena, Piazza del Campo. The square is exactly where the World famous horse race, The Palio, takes place twice a year.

You will see the Palio on the screen, and the guide will introduce you to this fascinating tradition telling about the rules of the race and the whole celebration that lasts four days, starting from the assignment of the horses to the Contradas (districts of Siena). You will also learn about the traditional rivalry between Contradas to which everyone in Siena participates from birth.

The tour will continue in one of the 17 districts (Contrade) where the guide will show you the district's fountain, where children born in Contrada are baptized. You will then have an exclusive guided tour of the Contrada's museum, where the ‘Standards’, the banners given to the winning Contrada, and the traditional medieval costumes of the Contrada's members are exhibited. A visit to a Contrada's museum is a unique opportunity since there are no opening hours and it's the volunteers from every Contrada that open the doors to the guests upon special request. On special occasions you will be also able to see the Oratory of the Contrada you visit.
Read more Show less
Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
Not included
  • Entrance fee (normally, a small voluntary donation)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A small amount of walking is involved.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
75%
Original
55%
Adrenaline
30%
Similar activities in Siena Click to discover other experiences
Anonymous
Anonymous

Siena

  • Information & Tips
  • Tours & Activities

Settings

We use cookies to provide you the best experience. By continuing to browse this site, you accept the use of cookies. For more information, please read our privacy policy.