Siena Cathedral (Duomo) Tours

The magnificent Duomo of Siena is one of the highlights of Siena’s UNESCO-listed historic center, but its popularity means that you could spend a long time queuing outside. This skip-the-line ticket ensures priority entrance and offers access to the Cathedral, the Piccolomini Library, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the museum, and the Crypt.

Indulge in one of Italy's most beautiful cities, Siena, during this sightseeing tour. An expert guide gives you an insider's view of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. Linger for a while in Piazza del Campo, the superlative square that is home to the Palio, a wild horse race that takes place every July and August. Stroll the streets with your guide learning about the history of the place. Visit the Duomo, Siena's stunning cathedral, and stroll right in thanks to your skip-the-line ticket. 

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.

Stroll the charming Medieval streets of a Tuscan hill town with this 2-hour private tour of Siena. Learn about Siena's hidden gems from a knowledgeable guide in between visits to its most popular sights.

Discover the treasures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a monolingual local guide and immerse yourself in its art, culture and traditions as the horse race the Palio, which takes place twice a year. With a small group you will explore the best that Siena has to offer. Your guide will accompany you along the ancient streets of Siena through the most beautiful sites such as: Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, Palazzo Tolomei, Palazzo Salimbeni, the ancient via Banchi di Sopra, the Basilica of San Domenico, the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena, the Baptistery and the Cathedral. You will visit also the inside of the Cathedral (ticket not included), if you choose the Cathedral option, where you will admire the works of art of important Italian artists, such as Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini.

Opt for a personalized experience of Siena’s top attraction on a private tour of Siena Cathedral (Il Duomo). With just your private guide and party, you’ll discover easy-to-miss details in the cathedral’s interior and benefit from commentary integral to understanding the statues of Michelangelo and the art inside the Chapel of St. John the Baptist. Plus, booking in advance means you’ll save hours of waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket.

Wonderful Tour of Classic Siena every Saturday and Sunday guaranteed departure at 11.00 am from Piazza Duomo. Expert local guide will introduce you, in an interesting and pleasant way, to the history of Siena, the Duomo, Piazza del Campo and other monuments of the city. We will talk about the Palio, the districts and visit the lesser known and most peaceful corners of the city. Duomo skip the line included adult rate 25.00 euros per person children between 6 and 12 years 10.00 euro per person children under 6 years free

Enjoy an interesting stroll around the Tuscan jewel of Siena with this 2-hour private walking tour. See the main attractions of the UNESCO-listed city while getting plenty of personal attention from your private guide.

Siena is one of Tuscany’s most celebrated and in-demand destinations. On this private tour, beat the crowds and enjoy an intimate way of discovering the city. In the company of your guide, you’ll see the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, admire the distinctive, black-and-white façade of the Duomo, and take in panoramic views from the lofty Facciatone. As you go, learn more about the city’s wealth of history.

Capture your memories of Siena on camera during this private photo shoot in the heart of the city. Bookable for a group of up to five people, the experience is led by a professional photographer with knowledge of the best backdrops around the beautiful city of Siena. Bring any additional clothing, shoes, or accessories to make the most of your photo shoot. After the shoot, take home a collection of quality digital images to impress friends and family back home.

Embark on a quest around Siena by solving clues to start a war between the famous Tolomei and Salimbeni families, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Siena Dome, the historical center, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Tolomei, and more. + Discover the second-oldest bank in the world + Uncover the secrets of the Palazzo Tolomei + Admire the beautiful fountain at Fonte Gaia + Take selfies in Piazza del Duomo Each riddle you solve will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Start and stop whenever you want.

History and culture play a very important role in everyday life in Siena. Especially in the historical center of the city the course of history and the Renaissance are so visible. Narrow streets and lovely landscape are waiting to be discovered: not the usual paths, but a journey that leads you through the real Siena: together with your guide you are going to discover how sienan people live their own city! Churches, streets, cathedral, squares are hiding so many secrets, legends and stories that without a private tour like this, you are going to lose! Your guide is going to meet you at your hotel. You will be lead through the most important places of Siena, such as Piazza del Campo, the Duomo and Torre del Mangia. You will decide together with your guide at the meeting point where to go and what to see. The tour is highly customizable, both in the itinerary and in the language.

The only real food tour of Siena - Our guided Siena Food Tour brings you to 8 distinct enogastromic locales within the historic center of Siena. Our tour will begin with classic Italian breakfast and includes a hearty lunch, so make sure to bring your appetite! Stops and tastings include "panforte" a 13th-century Sienese cake, handmade "pici," a Tuscan style of pasta, artisanal pecorino cheese, two wine tastings from the finest Tuscan vineyards, local dishes in a classic osteria, sweet bites in a famous 19th-century spice shop, and rich gelato in the heart of Piazza del Campo. All food and wine tastings are included in the ticket price.

The perfect route to dive into the beautiful medieval atmosphere of the city of Siena and admire its most beautiful squares and its most famous monuments. We will leave by visiting the Basilica of San Domenico, and we will continue along the Santa Caterina district, with entrance to the sanctuary, the church and the Santa's house. Here we will admire precious pictorial decorations and medieval architectural spaces still intact. Then we will cross Piazza del Campo, unique in the world from an architectural point of view and home to the famous Palio horse race. We will end our visit to the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, which boasts works of art and unique historical testimonies.

In the Sienese churches are preserved priceless masterpieces of painting and sculpture. A journey for art, beauty and history lovers. The tour will start in front of the church of San Domenico where you will visit the splendid basilica and the chapel that houses the remains of Santa Caterina da Siena. We will then enter the cathedral, which contains works of art by some of the greatest Italian artists: Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini. Finally we will follow the roads of the Contrada della Selva, where we will see the fontanina used for the characteristic baptism of Contrada, and the sacred area of the Fosso di S. Ansano, where the patron saint of Siena was martyred at the time of the Romans.

On this private guided walking tour you will explore a city that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see its main and beautiful sites, such as the Cathedral of Siena, Piazza del Campo, Torre del Mangi, Fonte Gaia, Piazza del Mercato. The beautiful city of Siena is famous not only for its splendid and historic buildings and the picturesque landscape that surrounds it, but also for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and, of course, the Palio, the famous horse race held here twice a year.

We will meet in the famous church of San Domenico in Siena. We will explore the city, taking pictures of the view of Siena, in a special place slightly upwards. We will enter the small alleys of the city, where Giada the photographer will take you, in the most hidden and suggestive places. We will pass by the Duomo and Piazza del Campo, the two most famous monuments of the city. We will end our tour with a little surprise!

If you want to bring the special memories of your trip, see the city from a different point of view, feel its character and take it home - write to me. Plus I will give you all the info you need to improve your skills in urban and landscape photography.

This tour is focused on the city but also on the language! Your guide, in fact, will be an Italian language teacher for foreigners who, in addition to taking you to the most beautiful places in Siena in a real art history tour, can also help you become familiar with Italian, musicality, idioms, words suitable for describing the works you will see. A truly unique guided tour! The duration of the tour is 3 hours and can be booked for each day of the week. The tour takes place only in Italian.

Explore the famous monuments and hidden treasures of Siena on this private walking tour. Stroll through winding and well-preserved medieval neighborhoods like the Old Ghetto and the Tower District, and take in panoramic views from the city's highest point. Admire the famous Siena Cathedral, catch quiet moments in tucked-away squares and gardens, and learn the history behind the renowned Palio horse race at the Museo di Contrada.

This private shore excursion has been designed for those who have already visited the famous cities of Florence and Pisa, and are interested in exploring other beautiful areas of Tuscany rich in charm, history, and culture. Siena’s history extends as far back as Ancient Rome as a Roman colony. For centuries since, Siena grew into a prosperous significant medieval town, a rightful rival to the neighboring Florence. One of the historic traditions that date back to ancient tribal systems retained in Siena, is the town’s 17 districts (contrade)- each with its own coat of arm and strong identity. Every July 2 and August 16 the Palio is held in Piazza del Campo. San Gimignano has a distinctive skyline which has earned it its nickname "Medieval Manhattan" of Tuscany. During the Middle Ages towers were a symbol of power, therefore prestigious families competed in building the tallest and greatest towers to establish their relevance in the community.

Explore Siena in a fun and kid-friendly way on this tour created for families with children. As you make your way through the city, your guide will engage young travelers with lively storytelling and riddles to uncover Siena’s secrets. Visitors of all ages will come away with deeper knowledge of local history, art, and traditions. This tour ends with a special surprise gift.

Siena Running Tour is a new way of visiting the city by exploiting the potential of running and combining fitness and culture. Visitors will have the opportunity to cover a geographical space wider than what you can usually see with a classic visit on foot and enjoy unaspected views. The starting point is the Fortezza Medicea, a traditional Sienese fitness place, from which your guide will give you a wide introduction to the history of the city, taking advantage of the spectacular view of the Cathedral, of the Torre del Mangia, of the ancient hospital of Santa Maria della Scala, in short, of the most important monuments of Siena, as well as, of course, of the fortress itself. Then we will proceed towards the city center, the Market square, ending the tour in Piazza Salimbeni, historical site of the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank.

Siena photo tour is a new way of seeing Siena through the eyes of a local who will guide you through the city showing you its hidden treasures, panoramas, medieval towers, churches and palaces, alleys that otherwise alone you would never find and green valleys within the city walls. During the explanations you will have all the time you need to take pictures and ask the guide every question and curiosity that passes through your mind. At the end of the tour your eyes will be full of unforgettable images of Siena!

Widely considered among Siena’s top attractions, Siena Cathedral dates back to the 13th century—but the cathedral’s medieval history is easy to miss. On this tour, explore Siena Cathedral with your private guide and see the best of this impressive Sienese landmark in one comprehensive visit. Hear the hidden history behind artworks by Bernini, Donatello, and Michelangelo, and admire key features such as the baroque chapels and marble façade.