Siena · SIENA OLD TOWN, PALIO & CONTRADE WALKS
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The old city rewards a good guide: the Campo, the striped Duomo, the seventeen contrade and the story of the Palio. Here are the 12 best walking tours of Siena, with what each covers, how long it takes, and which include the cathedral and the Piccolomini Library.
3-hour private walk in Siena with a guide. Explore Piazza del Campo, palazzi, San Domenico, and optional Duomo visit.
“What a great tour! I learned so much about Siena that I never would’ve known by just walking the city myself. I also loved that it was far more personal given the small size. Seeing the massive tour groups go by made me appreciate this one all that much more.”
Siena by foot with skip-the-line Duomo access. Choose a 2-hour tour or upgrade with OPA SI Pass for Crypt and museum stops.
“Our guide and tour was outstanding. We have taken many walking tours both large and small over the last 15 years and this tours ranks as one of the best. Flo is a great knowledgeable guide.”
Siena on foot with a local guide: Piazza del Campo, palio stories, and Siena Cathedral entry included for $34.
“Coming to Siena just for a day, this 2-hour tour was perfect: it gave us enough important information in the very beginning of the day, after which we could explore the city and its treasures on our own. Highly recommend for first-time one-day travelers.”
Private 2–3 hour walk in Siena with a licensed guide: San Domenico, Piazza del Campo, Palio contrade, and the Duomo plan.
“Personal, insightful & helpful. Pit guide was knowledgeable & relatable. We enjoyed our time with Julia.”
Private 3-hour walk through Siena’s secrets with a guide: contrade stories, free churches, and panoramas from Piazza del Campo.
“Elio was a fantastic tour guide - he was super informative, funny, and high energy. Would 100% recommend! We were unsure about a 3-hour tour but it went by so fast because we had such a good time!”
Siena food and wine walking tour with gelato, sparkling Prosecco-style wine, and a classic Osteria lunch plus Chianti. Small group, 2.5 hours.
“Was a very small group so very intimate. Angie was a great guide. We were late because of confusion with our bus and then needing to get taxi. The tour operator was able to support us to catch up with Angie and the other participants so we did not miss out. Very informative tour on the location as well as the food and wine. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour company. .”
Private 2-3 hr walk through Siena’s squares to the Duomo with skip-the-line entry, contrade Palio stories, plus optional crypt.
“We have a very good tour guide and a small group. Would highly recommend when visiting Siena. Got allot of inside information of the city's past and current.”
Private 2-hour Siena walk in English: San Domenico, Piazza del Campo, Duomo exterior, Palio stories, and the world’s oldest bank.
“Silvia was a very friendly, knowledgeable and talented guide. We'd been to Siena before and had stayed right in town, but had explored on our own with the help of guide books. We welcomed the opportunity to visit Siena again, and were extremely grateful for our time on tour with Silvia. She explained facts, history and a personal perspective on Siena that we'd not have otherwise received. She was flexible with scheduling and gave us great recommendations for the rest our day's visit back in Siena.”
A 2-hour Siena tour with an exclusive window view of Piazza del Campo, plus key stops tied to St. Catherine and the Duomo.
“Benny was a great tour guide in explaining Siena and its history; Catherine, its patron saint; its contrade and Palio di Siena. Even though the Siena Cathedral was not a part of our tour, I had contacted the tour company in advance about getting skip-the-line tickets to the cathedral. Benny accommodated us that day by securing the skip-the-line tickets and taking us on a brief tour inside. It would not have been the same if we had tried to do it on our own - we wouldn't have gained the same knowledge, so we really appreciated her doing so (even though it meant forgoing some of the other items on…”
Find 10 Siena treasures through a Polaguide puzzle walk, with instant camera souvenir photos in the Centro Storico.
“This is a great way to discover the city of Siena. We saw streets and areas we wouldn't see other way. Thanks to the creators of this outdoor quest. The book and the photos are great souvenirs.”
A guided Siena walking tour ending inside the Duomo, with Palio stories, key piazzas, and optional Cathedral admission.
“Excellent walking tour and tour guide! Very interesting. My kids loved it too. A must when visiting Siena.”
Siena walking tour with local audio and written guide. See Porta Camollia, Duomo area, Piazza del Campo and more for $7.20.
“It is a good cheap option, which allows you to tour the city without inconvenience and enjoy the walkAuto-translated”
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