Tours & Activities in Siena
Are you visiting Siena for the first time and want to discover the most significant places of a city that was one of the most important economic and cultural centers of the Italian Middle Ages?
Free Walking Tour Siena, off the beaten track, is the visit for you! We will start from Piazza della Posta, near the Metropolitan Gallery. We will begin by paying homage to Saint Catherine , at the Basilica of the same name, where her relics rest. You will hear a lot about her. We will then enter Contrada dell'Oca - we will talk about the Palio and the long and complex tradition that surrounds it. Afterwards we will go down to Fontebranda for a bit of refreshment, and then go up to Piazza del Duomo , dominated by Santa Maria della Scala , the oldest hospital in the world. The tour will have its natural conclusion in the monumental Piazza del Campo , the beating heart of Siena culture and an extraordinary architectural setting in which the famous Palio di Siena takes place twice a year.
This tour has the goal to give you a great introduction to Siena in a unique way.
We will take you for a wonderful walk and you will see the gems that this city has to offer like the "oldest bank of the world" and the beautiful medieval square of piazza del Campo considered UNESCO world heritage.
During this tour you will learn about the traditions of Siena but also the myths, legends, secrets of this medieval town. You will also discover the culinary traditions of Siena like Ricciarelli, wine and much more.
Enjoy iconic neighborhoods and street where normally locals spend their time with friends and family. This will be your occasion to discover the city from the eyes of a local.
THE TOUR ENDS NEAR PIAZZA DEL CAMPO.
Are you ready to discover the hidden secrets of Siena?
What's the price?
A guruwalk is a pay-what-you want walking tour, which means, it's completely free to book and join the group, but the 'guru' expects to be rewarded once the tour ends. Some people give €10 per person, some people give US$ 50, you choose the price.
TOURS ARE ONLY IN ENGLISH
Discover Siena's charming historic center and the impressive St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral with this walking tour around the city.