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Siena Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a local

36 Reviews 4.36 out of 5 stars Based on 36 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Siena, Italy

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Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Siena, you've come to the right place!

With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace: Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, Basilica di San Domenico and much more!

You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Siena! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

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What's Included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Cathedral + Baptistery + Museo dell'Opera + Facciatone ticket = from 18€
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Meeting Location

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53100 Siena
Province of Siena, Italy

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End point

Piazza Salimbeni
53100 Siena SI, Italy

We are going to finish in this beautiful medieval square!

What To Expect

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Porta Camollia

Porta Camollia is one of Siena’s oldest gates, and its name is linked to the legend about the founding of the city. Get ready to discover it!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fortezza Medicea

Also known as Forte di Santa Barbara, this structure is located near the historic center of Siena. Today you can walk on the ancient walls and ramparts surrounded by avenues and benches. Perfect for some relaxation and especially to enjoy a very impressive view of the city.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico

It is one of Siena’s most significant churches! The basilica is built entirely of brick and is distinguished by its simplicity on the outside, devoid of elaborate decoration! Let's explore it!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Fontebranda

Fontebranda is the oldest, most famous and impressive of all Sienese water sources. This building is located on a street with ancient medieval charm that we will explore !
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duomo di Siena

Siena Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is one of the masterpieces of Italian Gothic architecture and one of the city’s main attractions. Get ready! Ticket cost: from 10,50€
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battistero di San Giovanni

We are located near the apse of the cathedral. Built between 1316 and 1325, it has an unfinished facade while the interior was enriched in the 15th century with various paintings and sculptures. Ticket cost: from 18€ (with Opera museum, Cathedral, and Facciatone included)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana

A beautiful museum founded in 1869 that winds its way inside the right aisle of the Duomo Nuovo. Get ready to see some incredible masterpieces! Ticket cost: from 18€ (with Baptistery, Cathedral, and Facciatone included)
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Facciatone

The top floor of the museum provides access to the “Facciatone.” Get ready to enjoy an amazing view of the city! Ticket cost: from 18€ (with Baptistery, Cathedral, and Opera Museum included)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Campo

The symbol that most represents Siena is just one of the reasons UNESCO identifies Siena as the perfect and ideal example of a medieval city.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Salimbeni

Competing with Piazza del Campo is really difficult, but even this square has its charm. In particular, the building that catches the eye most of all is Palazzo Salimbeni, an excellent example of Sienese Gothic.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speaker or, if you have them, through your headphones

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Siena Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)
  • Cathedral + Baptistery + Museo dell'Opera + Facciatone ticket = from 18€

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speaker or, if you have them, through your headphones
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