Siena Walking

Immerse yourself in Italy’s history on this 2-hour sightseeing tour. Explore Siena's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town; discover Siena's central square, Piazza del Campo; and visit the stunning Siena Duomo (Siena Cathedral) with your fast-track, skip-the-line entrance ticket. As you walk through this incredibly beautiful Tuscan city with your expert guide, you'll feel as though you’ve journeyed back in time.

In the hills of the gorgeous Tuscan countryside,  just 2kms away from the medieval center of Siena, this Educational Wine Tour and Tasting 'Vine, Wine and Life' is a 3-hour tour held in an organic winery. Learn about the different stages of wine making through the seasons and enjoy tastings and a light lunch.

I will take you for a wonderful walk and show you historical Cafes, local deli, mediaeval alleys, secret medieval caves and the "the oldest bank of the world". The main attraction are: – The lookout where you will see the entire city – Piazza Salimbeni – Piazza del Campo – Piazza Tolomei – Panoramic View of the Cathedral – Traditional food tasting with Chianti & Prosecco On this tour you will try some local food and wine like the famous Chianti, Pecorino cheese, bruschetta, Ciaccino and homemade pasta known as pici. We will discover together the myths, legends, and secrets of this medieval town and see iconic neighborhoods and streets where locals spend their time with friends and family.

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.

Decide with your guide if you want to have a 2 or 3 hours tour! Discover the treasures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world through the eyes of a local and immerse yourself in its art, culture and traditions as the horse race the Palio, which takes place twice a year. Stroll in the ancient streets and admire the Basilica of San Domenico, the St. Catherine of Siena Church, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, ancient palaces, the important pilgrims road, the Baptistery and the Cathedral. If you wish, visit also the inside of the Cathedral, where you will admire the artworks of important Italian artists, such as Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini. If you are more interested in the Palio tradition, we suggest to visit a Contrada Museum. You will find out why this horse race is so important for the Sienese and admire the prizes won over the centuries. Customize your tour with your guide!

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Siena, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace: Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, Basilica di San Domenico and much more! You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Siena! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

To fully discover a city one may participate in a lot of tours and go eat at many venues published on travel guides and recommended by online travellers but the true local knows where to take you and you'll be paired with a Local Expert who will tell you stories, curiosities and will take you to spots outside of the tourist lens. We'll visit the most important and the least acknowledged hitspots of the Medieval Centre of Siena. Also, with us, you'll be able to eat some of the most typical snacks available in the city and taste the local Tuscan Wines, which mean a lot to the gastronomic history of the locals. The activity is suitable to people of all ages, from the kid discovering the curiosities behing the walls of the centre to the adults learning about Siena's culture.

Savor Siena offers a chance to not only taste, but to learn about Tuscany’s wealth of foods, with a particular focus on what's Sienese. See how the local foods tie into local Tuscan culture and history, and enjoy many delicious bites of local savory and sweet products and wine with your local expert guide. The food and wine class is partly a tour around town to taste from local vendors and discover the hot spots for foodies so you will need to be physically fit to walk around a mile.

Discover the older parts of Siena’s medieval centre and see hidden corners away from the crowded tourist areas, an exceptional itinerary to discover the quieter side of Siena.

In Piazza Duomo stands the imposing Cathedral of Siena and right here you will begin the visit. After an introduction about the extraordinary façade decorated with statues depicting philosophers, prophets and sibyls that seem to talk to each other, your guide will tell you the story of why the Cathedral was unfortunately left unfinished.The visit continues inside, where you will have the opportunity to admire the inlaid marble mosaic floor, the wonderful statues of Michelangelo, the Chapel of St. John the Baptist that houses a work realized by Donatello, the Chigi Chapel of Bernini, frescoes and paintings. The visit inside the beautiful Piccolomini Library is an unique experience. The frescoes realized by Pinturicchio and Raffaello depict scenes of the life of Enea Silvio Piccolomini who became Pope Pius II. During the period when the floor has been uncovered, the guide will also show and explain you some of the panels under the dome designed by the Sienese artist Domenico Beccafumi.

Ciao, I’m Alessandro, the owner of Siena Tartufi. I’m a truffle hunter from 22 years. I have 3 dogs, Moka and Freddie a Lagotto Romagnolo and Pepita, a black Labrador. I really love going outside with my dogs looking for truffles . In every season there are different types of truffle that will be collected and you can do it with us… My hobby is my job and my passion!

Commence your journey at the iconic Piazza del Campo, immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Siena's renowned square. Delve into the city's history at Palazzo Pubblico, an architectural marvel serving as the seat of governance. Meander through historic streets, passing Palazzo Tolomei and Palazzo Salimbeni, both UNESCO-listed treasures. Continue to the Basilica of San Domenico, housing the relics of Saint Catherine, before a visit to the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena. Admire the Baptistery and opt for a guided tour of the awe-inspiring Siena Cathedral, adorned with masterpieces of Italian artistry.

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 miss 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. N.B. In the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the treasure hunt route is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

Siena, 'the pearl of the Gothic style,' is a charming medieval town in the center of Tuscany. Come and discover the hidden treasures of this medieval town and the surroundings with a professional tour guide.

Come and discover Siena and its incomparable historic centre with our morning walk that aims at showing you the main attractions but also discovering some hidden gems. You can understand this wonderful medieval city in many ways and taste some of its best local products.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden, but no less fascinating places than Siena and 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. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends. N.B. In the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the normal route of the Top 10 in Siena is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden, but no less fascinating places 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 customized, to be browsed whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends. N.B. During the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the 17 Fontanine di Contrade route is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

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! N.B. In the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the path of the 17 Fantastic Animals is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

This is a city walking tour that will give you the occasion the see this city from the eyes of a local. Your Guide is a certificate professional that has lived and worked in Siena for many years and can give you a full immersion view on the traditions of the city. We will discover together the myths, legends, and secrets of this medieval town and we will have the occasion to see very iconic neighborhoods and street where normally locals spend their time with friends and family. You will try 3 different flavors of Artisan Gelato, Tuscan wines, and street food Ciaccino. At the end of the tour our guide if requested will give you some great recommendation like the best restaurants or any other activities to do in Siena.

We are Italian local guides, born in Florence and you will have a unique Tuscany experience, this is a perfect day to relax after enjoying the countryside and to celebrate family moments. We have licensed vans to enter in all traffic limited area and we are drivers and licensed guides and you will be guided while driving and walking.