Siena Historic Center (Siena Centro Storico) Tours and Activities

Maximize time in Siena with a guided walking tour through the medieval city streets. See local landmarks including Piazza del Campo and the Siena Cathedral while hearing stories about the city’s history and architecture from a local guide. Explore a local district, called a Contrada, and learn about Siena’s famous Palio horse races.

Siena is a treasure trove of historical, artistic, religious and cultural riches all to be discovered. The best way to do it is on foot, admiring the changes to the town over the centuries and enjoying the spectacular scenery and curious particulars. With an authorized guide you will be able to appreciate the major tourist attractions like Piazza del Campo, the true heart of the town, the Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall), the Cathedral and the majestic Basilica of San Domenico. There will also be no lack of references to the great noble families, such as the Piccolomini, Tolomei and Salimbeni, and their palazzos, to the great tradition of the Siena Palio, but also to the stories of pilgrimage and saintliness that distinguish the town. The walk continues with a visit to the Cathedral that preserves the treasures of artists like Nicola Pisano, Duccio di Buoninsegna, Donatello and Gianlorenzo Bernini, besides its marvelous marble floor, which is a unique example in the history of art.

Art, history, countryside, food. Tuscany has it all. If you only have one day free, book this Tuscany day trip from Florence to discover the region’s highlights with a local guide. Explore the city of Siena and the cathedral, and then take to the Chianti hills for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting. Roam the streets of San Gimignano, and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square — home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Upgrade to include skip-the-line entry, if you wish.

See the Tuscan gems of San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti on a day trip from Florence. Stop first in the city the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano. Then it's off to the village of Chianti for a tasting of local blends and delicious lunch at a winery. Top off your trip in Siena to explore its historic city center with a stop at the Duomo.

Discover the medieval streets of Siena with a personal guide at your side, and find hidden-away corners far from the tourist crowds. Create a personalized itinerary on this private 3-hour tour, departing from Piazza del Campo in the morning or afternoon. Walk past major monuments as you explore on foot.

Spend a delightful day exploring the hills and vineyards of Tuscany of a full-day tour from Florence. Stroll through the medieval streets of UNESCO-listed San Gimignano, learn the history of Monteriggioni’s imposing fortress and see highlights of Siena including the impressive cathedral and Piazza del Campo. Midday, stop at a winery in the famed Chianto Classico region for a lunch of Tuscan specialties and tasting of regional wine and olive oil.

Discover three of Tuscany’s most iconic destinations on a full-day tour from Florence by coach. Snap photos of the famous Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, stroll through the UNESCO-listed hill town of San Gimignano, and step inside Siena’s cathedral. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine tasting in the countryside.

Explore some of the most popular Tuscan hill towns with this day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Greve in Chianti from Florence with a guided winery tour. Enjoy visiting each town independently while also having the round-trip transportation organized in advance. Learn about the famous region from the host and guide on board the bus, listening to informative commentary as you travel. Sample some Tuscan wines and 'zero food mile' products.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden places, but no less fascinating than Siena and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be personalized, to browse whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.

If you are looking for an activity that combines a visit to a special city of art like Siena with fun for the whole family, with particular attention to the little ones, you just have to try this PolaTour! By reading the guide you will enter directly into a fairytale world that will allow adults to discover the city with new eyes and children to explore Siena through the places in the heart of the 17 Contrade. Discover the places where the indissoluble bond that binds every Sienese to their district is created: the fountains! Will you be able to find all the fantastic animals? Immortalize them with an instant photo and keep them in the PolaGuide!

Get a personal introduction to Siena and Chianti with a full-day, private tour from Florence in a luxurious van. Stroll Siena’s gothic streets with a local guide, and discover the art and black-and-white architecture of its UNESCO-listed historic center. Explore rolling vineyards and olive groves then taste your way through famous wineries, family cellars, local olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden places, but no less fascinating than Siena and its districts and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauties of each district from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be personalized, to browse whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.

Let's go to discover fascinating places, walking through the typical landscapes of the Tuscan countryside. Chianti wine tasting and lunch are unique winery experiences that hardly anyone else will let you try

After a morning spent exploring the streets of Siena, see to your appetite with a lunchtime Sienese food tour. Enjoy a beautiful antipasto before enjoying a meal in a traditional Tuscan tavern. This culinary tour fits neatly into a long lunch break, making it easy to fit this tour into a full day of sightseeing.

If you are looking for a unique and fun activity to involve the whole family in the interactive discovery of the most hidden, but no less fascinating places in Siena, you cannot fail to try our Treasure Hunt! Furthermore, instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauties of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be customized, to be browsed whenever you want. Find out all the details, solve the puzzles and answer the quizzes to transform your visit to Siena into a unique memory to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.

Is it your first time in Siena? Do you wish to discover a little bit more about this magic city? Tour the historical medieval centre and discover its authentic gastronomic side with a passionate and expert local guide! You will visit the main sites and also discover off the beaten path corners. You will walk through characteristic alleys and reach the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the heart of the ancient Republic's civic life, where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice a year. You will also learn about the fascinating traditions of the Contradas, the “districts” into which Siena is divided. You will walk up to the magnificent Duomo, Siena’s cathedral, to admire its rich Romanesque-Gothic architecture. This tour will include a special Italian-style treat! You will have a taste of our best Sienese freshly-baked traditional sweets such as Ricciarelli almond cookies, Panforte, Cantucci combined with a shot glass of our precious dessert wine Vinsanto.

Spend a day in Tuscany visiting the city of Siena, the castle of Monteriggioni and the medieval village of San Gimignano. With a private English speaking driver, you will enjoy more flexibility in your itinerary with lots of free time. Enjoy a stroll through the historic center full of history of Siena and then admire the view over the Tuscan countryside from San Gimignano. End the tour with a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo before returning to Florence.

Let’s discover together the picturesque side of Tuscany!
At your own pace and in total relax you will visit 2 of the main cities of this beautiful region. Your private driver at your disposal for the day will escort you to Siena, world-renowned for its Palio horse race. Do not miss a visit to Piazza del Campo or a famous “contrada”. You will visit San Gimignano, a medieval town famous for its skyline of tall towers, now a UNESCO World heritage site, and home to Vernaccia di san Gimignano wine, a typical wine from the Chianti region.

An amazing 6 days package to discover the beauties of Tuscany in a journey through its medieval villages and its amazing culinary tradition! Art, History and great Food experiences, in a one-of-a-kind unique package!

Enjoy this private 3 day experience to get to know the best sites of Tuscany Region. This tour has been divided in three separate days to offer a more relaxed and private experience. Being a private tour, it can be customised it to fit your own needs. On Day 1: you will enjoy a 4 hours Walking Tour of Florence with your official tour guide. Pick up will be at a centrally located meeting point. If your hotel is in the city center, we can arrange a walking pick up if it's possible. You will enjoy an inside visit of Accademia Gallery. On Day 2: private 8-hour tour to Pisa and Lucca in a private luxury vehicle with driver/guide. Pick-up and drop off will be in your hotel in Florence. You will first visit Pisa and then continue to Lucca. On Day 3: private 8-hour tour to Siena and San Gimignano in a private luxury vehicle with driver/guide. Pick-up and drop off will be in your hotel in Florence. You will first visit Siena and then continue to San Gimignano. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE

A full experiency here in Tuscany, the medioeval city of Siena for 2 hours free to walk around the city and after a fantastic experience on the coutryside of Chianti going to a Chianti Classico vinery for Lunch, Wine tasting and cellar tours. In this day you will do most of what is in our tradition, history, good wine and food.

With this excursion you will have the chance to admire two of the most beautiful Tuscan cities in comfort, visiting all the places of interest in a few hours without feeling overwhelmed.

Get your Walking Tour in Siena and discover its culture, incredible sites, stories & legends with entertaining and passionate professional guides. See the artistic, religious, and cultural treasures of Siena on a 2 hours guided walking tour. The best way to take in Siena's important sites is on foot, as your guide tells you about the city’s noble families and the famous Siena palio along the way.

We have set high standards for ourselves, which is why we offer you a high quality experience during this full day trip to Siena and San Gimignano from Tuscany with our luxurious Mercedes Benz Minivans for transportation and the best English speaking drivers! From the very first moment we meet you, you will feel their professionalism; as they have year of experience and will take special care of you at all times! They are also very knowledgeable about Italy, therefore although they are not certified guides, you will get the feeling as they were, as they will always be ready to answer all your doubts! In addition, it's also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making this experience a super special one!