Siena: Duomo di Siena Private Guided Tour
Province of Siena, Florence
Discover on a 2-hour private tour, one of the Siena’s most iconic historic buildings, and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Duomo Cathedral. You will be amazed by the beauty of the artworks kept inside.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour of one of Europe's most beautiful cathedrals Duomo Cathedral
- See the works of Donatello, Michelangelo, Bernini and other renowned artists
- Learn about the cathedral and the works within it from your professional guide
Description
Discover, in a 2-hour private tour, one of the Siena’s most iconic historic buildings, and World Heritage Site, the Duomo Cathedral. An expert local guide will illuminate the most important historical and artistic events that led to the creation and decoration of this architectural gem. You’ll be able to skip the ticket office queue, so you can get straight into discovering the Duomo’s interior.
After an introduction about the extraordinary facade decorated with statues depicting philosophers, prophets and sibyls that seem to talk to each other, you will go inside to discover the interior: Cappella del Voto, designed and decorated by Bernini during the 17th century, the high altar, the beautiful inlaid marble mosaic floor, of which many parts can be seen, the pulpit created by Nicola Pisano, the Chapel of St John the Baptist (Cappella di San Giovanni) which has a beautiful statue of the Saint himself, created by Donatello in the 15th century, the marvellous Piccolomini's Library, and some of Michelangelo's statues.
Includes
Local guide
Private tour
Guarantee to skip the long lines
Excludes
Duomo di Siena entry ticket (starting from €5)
Headphones (available for a surcharge)
Important Information
- Dress appropriately which includes covering your shoulders and knees Headphones for big groups are strongly recommended. To visit the cathedral, it is mandatory to use headphones for big groups (14 people and up)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
