Siena Sightseeing Walking Tour with Food Tastings for Small Groups or Private
Overview
Inclusions
- Breakfast - biscuits and senese sweets
- Snacks - a senese sandwich and a glass of wine
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico, Piazza San Domenico, 53100, Siena Italy
Your experience begins at the main entrance of the church of San Domenico, an important place for Siena and its people because it houses the relics of Saint Catherine, the Italian patron saint and plays a significant role for the Palio, the most famous horse race from the Middle Ages.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Salimbeni, 53100, Siena Italy
Our walk carries on to the medieval historic centre and in particular it will make you come upon the "Contrade" - literally the name of the districts and teams of the Palio that are organised with their own symbol, flag and motto, becoming the pride of the Sienese people who live this event in a very serious and heartfelt way. During the walk your guide will tell you about the historical rivalries between them and you will visit one of the Contrada to fully understand this local tradition.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
The itinerary will lead you up and down the characteristic alleys that head us to the spectacular Piazza del Campo, the unique shell-shaped square with the majestic Palazzo Pubblico and the high tower, which testifies to the glorious past but also hides dark secrets. Here other tales about the Palio will amaze you because this is the exact location where the horse race takes place twice a year which draws visitors from all over the world.
The time has come for the first gastronomic stop - a tasting of the typical local sweets such as ricciarelli biscuits and other delicious tastings in a traditional shop: it will be an opportunity to learn about the Sienese culture that most represents the city.
We continue to explore another medieval corner, not yet visited and stop at our favorite "Vineria" for the next tasting: a delicious Italian "panino" stuffed with your favorite ingredients and a well-deserved glass of wine.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo, 8, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Another little effort will take you to the top of the city to admire the exquisite Gothic Cathedral and the ancient pilgrims' hospital which hosted many pilgrims in the past centuries and made Siena great in the Middle Ages. The majestic beauty and undoubted elegance will leave you speechless.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Via di Citta, 53100, Siena Italy
Finally, we will reach a nearby medieval street where we will end our tour. Arrivederci!
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- only single portion nothing to share
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had a wonderful experience with Anja! She was so knowledgeable and friendly and really made our experience in Siena wonderful. 100% recommend this tour.
We had a wonderful experience with Anja! She was so knowledgeable and friendly and really made our experience in Siena wonderful. 100% recommend this tour.Anja was an amazing guide who showed us around Siena as if we were friends coming to visit. She was very knowledgeable in various subjects and tailored the experience for our personal tastes. Would definitely recommend to everyone!
Anja was an amazing guide who showed us around Siena as if we were friends coming to visit. She was very knowledgeable in various subjects and tailored the experience for our personal tastes. Would definitely recommend to everyone!We expected a small group, but it turned out that it became a private tour when the other people were not able to get there on time. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Siena and the foods. We enjoyed learning a lot, even though we'd already been in Siena for a week and had toured/visited m...
We expected a small group, but it turned out that it became a private tour when the other people were not able to get there on time. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Siena and the foods. We enjoyed learning a lot, even though we'd already been in Siena for a week and had toured/visited many of the places she took us. The food was all good. We recommend this tour to anyone visiting Siena with a desire to learn more about the area or the food of the region.This is a great way to discover the history of Siena. We wander the city learning about history and culture, stopping along the way to enjoy local treats, both savory and sweet. Anja was a terrific guide and so interesting to chat with.
This is a great way to discover the history of Siena. We wander the city learning about history and culture, stopping along the way to enjoy local treats, both savory and sweet. Anja was a terrific guide and so interesting to chat with.Anna was a fantastic tour guide with so much knowledge of Siena’s history and culture. She was so energetic and passionate during our tour, explaining so much and making it real and exciting for us. The good portion was very enjoyable. It was great for a family to do together. The right amount of...
Anna was a fantastic tour guide with so much knowledge of Siena’s history and culture. She was so energetic and passionate during our tour, explaining so much and making it real and exciting for us. The good portion was very enjoyable. It was great for a family to do together. The right amount of walking, site seeing s d learning for adults and kids who spend a day in Siena. I highly recommend!Wonderful Tour! We highly recommend this tour with Anja. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, easy to understand and provided a tasty and interesting tour that only a local can provide. A must do for anyone in Siena. Thank you again Anja!
Wonderful Tour! We highly recommend this tour with Anja. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, easy to understand and provided a tasty and interesting tour that only a local can provide. A must do for anyone in Siena. Thank you again Anja!