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Siena Guided Tour with Cathedral and Optional Crypt & Museum

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•Discover the highlights of Siena on a walking tour and enjoy skip-the-line tickets for the Cathedral Complex. •Enhance your experience with an extended tour of the Cathedral Complex, Crypt, and the Museum. •Explore medieval Siena on a guided walking tour and learn about the history behind the famous Palio horse race. •In a small group, marvel at the architectural highlights that dot Siena's skyline, including the renowned Duomo.
  • 2 or 3 hr walking tour at a relaxed pace depending on the options
  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line tickets for the Siena Cathedral
  • Option to climb the unfinished façade , at your own pace
  • Option to visit the Crypt and the Museum with your guide
  • Expert local guide with insider's knowledge of Siena
  • Option to extend the tour 3 hours with the OPA SI Pass
  • Small group tour for a more personalized experience
Departure Point

Piazza S. Domenico, 1, 53100 Siena SI, Italy We meet at San Domenico Basilica under the big tree. Your guide will have a sign that says, "Walks In Europe."

Return Details

Piazza S. Domenico, 1, 53100 Siena SI, Italy We meet at San Domenico Basilica under the big tree. Your guide will have a sign that says, "Walks In Europe."

  • Siena, Siena, Italy
    On a guided walking tour, discover Siena, its famous monuments, and hidden treasures. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets to head in faster and start exploring more quickly. Catch quiet moments in tucked-away squares and cobbled streets as you explore the medieval neighborhoods. Enhance your experience with an extended visit to the Cathedral Complex, Crypt, and Museum.
  • Piazza san Domenico, Siena, Italy
    Meet your expert guide and small group tour to walk the streets of Siena. Start exploring the medieval history of Siena and then walk the winding path that offers a beautiful of the Duomo and Torre del Mangia from afar. Stop here for a hot second for a lingering first glance of Siena!
    20 minutes
  • Piazza del Campo, Siena, Italy
    Discover how this seashell-shaped square (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most squares beautiful in Italy) was the result of an enlightened 14th century government. Siena is a city with deeply-rooted traditions, none more notable than its Palio horse race which for centuries has divided the city into neighborhoods known as "contrade." Learn about the contrade, which become like independent towns that challenge each other twice a year during the Palio! Walk through one of the most typical contrada and be immersed in the authenticity of the atmosphere in Siena. The city's past was glorious, particularly during the Middle Ages, and your guide will explain how even the local pastry reflects its prosperity during that era. Ask your guide where to find the best local bakery that still uses centuries-old recipes to make typical Ricciarelli or Panforte.
    15 minutes
  • Fonte Gaia, Siena, Italy
    See the magnificent Fonte Gaia fountain which adorns the higher part of Piazza del Campo. Take a break as to admire the sides of the piazza which are decorated with reliefs representing The Creation of Adam and The Flight from the Garden of Eden.
    15 minutes
  • Torre del Mangia, Siena, Italy
    Admire the striking tower standing tall in the middle of Piazza del Campo. Listen as your guide explains the medieval politics of Siena which explain why its tower was built at the same height as the cathedral.
    20 minutes
  • Piazza del Duomo, 8, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
    Our pre-booked tickets make entering the stunning Cathedral a breeze, and our small groups or private tours offer each of our guests a more personalized, intimate experience. Skip the line to enter the cathedral with pre-booked tickets. Inside, you'll see the magnificent marble mosaic inlay floor and astonishing decorations by famous Tuscan artists. Discover the medieval masterpieces by Duccio and Pisano, and the cathedral's renowned stained glass. Inside are several other unmissable Renaissance highlights: Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini sculptures, and frescoes by Pinturicchio in the Libreria Piccolomini. Here is where Raphael, then a novice painter, took his first steps towards eternal fame.
    45 minutes
  • Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, Siena, Italy
    Enhance your experience with the extended tour if you want a more profound knowledge of the cathedral’s complex. After a tour inside the Duomo with your knowledgeable guide, continue your adventure at the enchanting Crypt, a true medieval gem. Marvel at the frescoes illustrating biblical episodes that had remained hidden for five hundred years, making the Crypt an authentic time capsule. Admire the vibrant colors, the level of detail, and the beauty of mural paintings. Once outside, you’ll discover the intriguing tale of the unfinished Duomo Nuovo, a visionary project intended to build the largest medieval cathedral in Europe. Visit the Museo dell’Opera and marvel at the original cathedral sculptures by Donatello and Giovanni Pisano, as well as the original stained glass window by Duccio di Buonisegna.
    60 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be aware the Cathedral of Siena is an “operating” church, and it can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without warning (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example).
  • Access to the Facciatone depends on weather permitting.
  • The floor mosaics are completely uncovered from 27th June until 31st of July, and from 18th August until 16th October. For the rest of the year, the floor will be partially covered.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Joan_B
28 Jun 2023
The artwork of the church and the history of its construction. Our tour guide gave interesting information about the church.
Katherine N
26 Jun 2023
Thoughtful and fun. We learned a lot about the history of the Contrade! Gave great restaurant rec :)
Marty_B
23 Jun 2023
The tour was well-paced and just long enough hitting all the highlights of Siena. Knowledgeable guide gave enough information without overburdening the guests with too much excess information. Brava!
This tour in Tuscany is organized by Walks In Europe

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