SIENA private tour: discovering the essence of history, art, and the legendary Palio spirit

The guided tour of Siena will immerse you in the typical medieval town built by the Medici family. One of the best known buildings is the historic Palazzo Salimbeni which houses the headquarters of the Banca dei Paschi di Siena, one of the oldest in Europe.

Walking through the characteristic alleys that have made the historic center a World Heritage Site, you can see spectacular views of the Piazza del Campo square. Unique of its kind for its original 9-segment shell shape, it is considered one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Europe and every two times a year the famous Palio challenge is held, the ancient competition between the Contrade (districts of the town). ). The whole square is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops but also important buildings including the Palazzo Comunale with the Torre del Mangia tower that rises over the whole square offering a unique panorama, the Palazzo Chigi-Condari, the Loggia della Mercanzia and in the highest part of the square the Fonte Gaia, the most beautiful of the Sienese water sources.

The tour continues up the alleys where it is easy to see food and wine shops selling local delicacies such as wild boar salami, pecorino cheese, honey and wines such as Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano. The guided walking tour continues with a visit to the Baptistery, an imposing structure adjacent to the Cathedral that is a real jewel and ends with a visit to the Cathedral, whose majesty of black and white marble on the facade introduces us to the most important religious building in Siena.

Included:

• Walking tour with licensed tour guide

Not included:

• Entrance ticket to the Duomo + Baptistery
• Food and drinks
• Transfer service

What to bring:

• Comfortable shoes
• Water
• Sun hat on hot days

Meeting point:

• Piazza del Campo square (next the fountain)