Siena Tour: Explore Historic Palaces and Basilica San Domenico

Embark on a two-hour enchanting walk through Siena’s historic palaces and the Basilica San Domenico. Explore the unique marble floor of the Cathedral and discover the medieval tradition of the Palio horse race. Admire the Italian architecture of the Town Hall and enjoy stunning views from Palazzo Scotti.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico - The tour begins in front of the Basilica of San Domenico. From here you will admire a charming view of the city. Inside the chuch are kept the relics of St. Catherine of Siena.
  • Chiesa del Santuario di Santa Caterina - The tour continues towards the Sanctuary of the saint, where she lived with her family….
What's Included
  • Explore Siena’s artistic and architectural wonders
  • Capture views from exclusive windows overlooking Piazza del Campo
  • 2-hour private tour with an expert local guide
  • Enjoy snacks, soft drinks, restroom, and wifi at our location
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating two-hour stroll that unveils the beauty of Siena’s most admired locations. Begin with a stop at the Basilica San Domenico, which houses the sacred relics of St. Catherine, before heading towards her ancient abode. Traverse the city’s unique streets on your way to the Cathedral and opt to briefly step inside to marvel at the…

Location
Piazza San Domenico
Meet your guide in front of the Basilica San Domenico, under the big tree.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Amy_s
Jul 24, 2023
Excellent Private Tour of Siena, Cathedral and Window View of Piazza del Campo - 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 the tour). The cathedral was worth it - amazingly beautiful inside. In addition, the exclusive window view of Piazza del Campo was also worth it. To actually gain entrance to one of Siena's buildings, go to the top and see the piazza from that viewpoint with a cool, refreshing drink and small snack was a fantastic way to end the tour. Plus, our family of six were the only ones on the tour, which made for a memorable and feeling like VIPs for the day.
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Piriot
May 19, 2023
Three days in Siena, 4 lady friends - We really enjoyed our stay in Siena. Proximity to Campo off from the famous and ancient Via Città was two minutes. The apartment has two large bedrooms, a large living area with nice furniture and a fully equipped kitchen. Just one bathroom, but that was spacious. Friendly owner.
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Chefmammalaura
Feb 15, 2023
Siena of wonders! - I never thought the view from a window could be so spectacular! I was almost moved! Siena is beautiful and I couldn't ask for more, really. A wonderful experience in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, of truly poignant beauty.
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Mangiaesiifelice
Jan 27, 2023
Windows with breathtaking views - Thank you so much for this very interesting tour of Siena, we saw the most important streets and squares, but also places that alone we could never find. The guide was very nice, smiling and professional. The tour ended in the magnificent location, whose windows overlook Piazza del Campo. The view is indescribable, see to believe! The organization was perfect! Thank you so much, see you at the next tour!
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Dale_r
Sep 29, 2022
Awesome tour of Siena! - Tiziana was amazing! From finding us in the crowd to her encyclopedic knowledge of Siena and the entire Tuscany region, she was a delight. Every step of the tour brought the wonders of Siena to life. Views and historical details we never would have found on our own.
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Paul_v
Sep 13, 2022
Federica was good. Didn’t... - Federica was good. Didn’t rush and very knowledgeable. Easy to understand. Would recommend her to my friends
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Denisejk1706cb
Jul 29, 2022
An exciting visit... - Our visit to Siena was very exciting thanks to Ludovica. She took us from St. Francis’ Basilica to the Cathedral through the various districts of the Palio. She explained the rules, the traditions... we loved it. Ludovica is a joyful, patient and passionate person. We highly recommend this visit with her.
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Ronsdorfer
Jul 28, 2022
Beautiful compact tour with knowledgeable guide - We were in Siena for the first time and enjoyed the tour very much. Especially the tour of the cathedral was highly informative and interesting. Especially the detailed description of the history and significance of the neighborhoods with their coats of arms and customs made the tour so special. That the explanations for the traditional horse race were also not missing was then self-evident.
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Christophea591
Jul 27, 2022
Perfect visit to Siena - Ludovica a young guide fluent in French who loves her city and made us love it, very complete visit of Siena
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Richard
Jul 13, 2022
Excellent tour of the... - Excellent tour of the duomo and important sites of Siena. Explained the history of the neighborhood of Siena
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).