Siena: Walking Tour and Skip-the-Line Duomo Tickets

Province of Siena, Florence



Visit the past on a tour of medieval Siena to explore its historic city center, Gothic architecture, and local traditions. Tour the Duomo or Cathedral and see the impressive masterpieces inside.

Highlights

  • Explore Siena's historic center and visit its main attractions
  • Discover the magnificent Basilica of San Domenico and other historical buildings
  • Skip the lines and enjoy fast track entry to the Duomo or Cathedral
  • Marvel at impressive masterpieces by Donatello, Bernini, and Michelangelo
  • Enjoy an authorized English-speaking local guide

Description

Discover the beauty of Siena during a 2-hour walking tour, one of the world's most well-preserved medieval cities. Walk the narrow cobblestone streets and marvel at the architecture.

Visit the Basilica di San Domenico and learn more about St Catherine, patron of Italy. Learn about the grand history of this proud Republic and discover the traditional Palio, a spectacular festival that features a wild bare-back horse race around Piazza del Campo, the city's central square.

Learn about the Contrade or city neighborhoods and how they wait all year to participate in this fundamental race.

Visit Siena's historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to marvel at the magnificent architecture of Palazzo Salimbeni, today the world's oldest bank, attesting to the wealth and trade of its glorious past. See Palazzo Tolomei, an imposing private Gothic building and the main square with its monuments and fountain.

Discover the culinary traditions of the town and finally walk to one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Italy, the Duomo of Siena.

Your English-speaking local tour guide will escort you inside the Siena Cathedral to visit the chapels and to see the impressive masterpieces by Donatello, Michelangelo, and other artists, an unforgettably rich building of centuries of art and devotion.

Includes

2-hour guided tour of Siena with an authorized English-speaking local guide
Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Duomo or Cathedral

Excludes

Hotel pick-up
Tips/gratuities

Important Information

  • Appropriate clothing to enter the church (covered shoulders and knee-length pants and skirts) and shoes for walking cobblestone streets are necessary to join this tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a walk through Siena's historic center, a visit to the Basilica of San Domenico, and skip-the-line entry to the Duomo with an English-speaking local guide.
Yes, the tour provides fast track entry to the Siena Duomo, allowing you to avoid the regular queues.
The walking tour lasts approximately two hours.
An authorized English-speaking local guide leads the tour, offering detailed insights into Siena's history and art.
The tour explores Siena's historic center, including the Basilica di San Domenico and the Cathedral area.
You can see masterpieces by artists such as Donatello, Bernini, and Michelangelo inside the Siena Cathedral.
Yes, the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets at a moderate pace suitable for most participants.
Check the booking confirmation or website for ticket delivery details; many providers accept mobile tickets for entry.
Tours run throughout the day, but mornings and late afternoons are less crowded; check the website for available times.
The tour includes walking on uneven cobblestone streets, so limited mobility may affect participation; check with the provider before booking.

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