Tours & Activities in Siena
This tour has the goal to give you a great introduction to Siena in a unique way and not being a deep history tour. If you are looking for specific detailed subjects we strongly suggest you to hire a private guide based on your requests 🙂
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 and the famous horse race called Palio . 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.
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
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 is the visit for you! We will begin the tour outside the Church of San Domenico , where the remains of Saint Catherine , an iconic figure of the city, patron saint of Italy and Europe, are still preserved. We will descend along streets and districts, up to Fontebranda , a magical place, and then go back up to Piazza Duomo. Behind it is 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.