Top Siena Walking Tours - page 2

Visiting our farm means exploring a historical reality of the Tuscan Maremma, a traditional family farm - which today has been able to transform itself into a 4.0 company based on the concept of circular economy. A journey between tradition and innovation. The route of the guided tour shows the entire sustainable supply chain of the company: from agriculture for the production of buffalo feed to cattle breeding in large outdoor fenced areas; from the production of milk to its transformation into cheese in the company dairy; from the use of agricultural waste to produce renewable energy in a biogas plant to reuse the process residue as an organic fertilizer.

Drench yourself in the fabled Tuscan countryside on this private, day-long hiking tour from Siena. Meet your expert guide in Siena and then drive in a comfortable minivan to the trail where you perambulate through verdant vineyards, rustic villages, and over the classic rolling hills of Tuscany. Stop halfway along the hike to indulge in a classic lunch of Tuscan treats and then travel via minivan to the town of San Gimignano, known as the ‘medieval Manhattan’ for its many gothic towers that form a medieval skyline in the 21st century. 

Cover both the culture and cuisine of one of Tuscany’s most intact medieval hilltowns with this Siena walking tour that includes food tastings along the way. Choose a private or small-group tour and meet your guide in the heart of the city to take in highlights like Piazza del Campo and the cathedral, pausing to sample savory and sweet local specialties.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden, but no less fascinating places than Siena and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauties of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be customized, to be browsed whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends. N.B. In the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the normal route of the Top 10 in Siena is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

That's a short but exhaustive tour that touches the most important places of the beautiful city center of Siena.

Take a break from sightseeing and head to the Tuscan countryside surrounding Siena to join a local forager on a truffle hunt through the woods. Follow your host and his pups across the hills as they search out precious tubers and learn all there is to know about truffles and the dogs trained to hunt them. Afterwards, head back to Siena to sample a number of truffle products in a local gourmet shop.

The perfectly intact medieval center of Siena is stuffed with important historic sights, and it’s hard to know where to begin. Get your bearings and touch on the top attractions in just a few hours with this private walking tour. Stroll through the cobblestone streets with a guide so you can focus on the architecture rather than a map and marvel at highlights like the Piazza del Campo and cathedral.

Nestled in the Chianti hills, visit the estate, whose villa is the historical testimony of a history dating back to the year 1000, and taste high quality Chianti wines with a classic soul in this “Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin” path, which begins in the vineyard and then takes you to discover the cellars

Surround yourself with the unrivaled scenery of Valle de Orcia while trying some of its epicurean delights on a private day tour from Siena. Begin in the hill town of Montalcino, where you'll sip on locally-produced wine at a popular winery. Later, head to the historic center of UNESCO-listed Pienza, where you'll enjoy free time to explore independently. A typical Tuscan lunch and cheese tasting also accompany the immersive experience.

Capture your memories of Siena on camera during this private photo shoot in the heart of the city. Bookable for a group of up to five people, the experience is led by a professional photographer with knowledge of the best backdrops around the beautiful city of Siena. Bring any additional clothing, shoes, or accessories to make the most of your photo shoot. After the shoot, take home a collection of quality digital images to impress friends and family back home.

On this private walking tour you will explore a city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will visit its most important places, such as the Siena Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, Torre del Mangi, Fonte Gaia, Market Square. The beautiful city of Siena is famous not only for its beautiful, historic buildings and the picturesque landscape that surrounds it, but also for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and, of course, the Palio, the famous horse race held in the city twice a year.

Winery Tour and Wine Tasting in Siena with Afternoon Meal. Immersed in the magical atmosphere of rural Tuscany, just a stone's throw from the old town of medieval Siena, the experience is a journey into the history, culture, tradition, and science that give life to every bottle of our organic wine. During the winery tour we will analyze together the characteristics of the vineyard agro-ecosystem and the techniques used to preserve and regenerate rural resources. In our old wine cellar, we will take you through the fascinating world of winemaking and the secrets behind crafting quality wine. The tour will end in our tasting room, where you will grasp all the organoleptic nuances of our young and vintage wines. Each glass will be paired with the best seasonal Tuscan products, to delight your palate and nourish your soul.

Siena is one of Italy’s most captivating medieval cityscapes, but its mazelike historic center is a challenge to navigate. With this private tour, explore with a local guide to cover the highlights in a few hours. Marvel at the Piazza del Campo, stroll the historic center, and take in the Basilica of St. Francis and Medici Fortress while you learn about the local history and architecture.

First time in Siena? If you are not so familiar with the city, I recommend this tour: a 3-hour walk through the main streets and hidden alleys, to understand Siena, its birth, its golden age and its traditions. During the walk, we will learn about the incredible personality of Santa Caterina, we will talk about the deep roots of the Palio and the districts and we will dwell on the never-finished history of the Cathedral. This and much more awaits you on the tour of "Siena: a story of pride" A journey to introduce you to the unesco heritage city since 1995!

A two hours enchanting walk, discovering Siena most beloved places. Start in front of the Basilica San Domenico, where the relics of St. Catherine are kept, then continues towards her ancient house. Stroll in the characteristic streets and reach the Cathedral. Decide with your guide if you want to enter shortly to see the unique marble floor and artworks by Donatello, Bernini and Michelangelo. Arrive at the famous Piazza del Campo, the main square, where the Palio (horse race), takes place twice a year. Discover this medieval tradtion and understand why it is so important for the Sienese. The Town Hall is an example of Italian architecture, which houses the important city museum. Admire also the Joyfull Fountain and listen to funny anecdotes about the mysterious river called "Diana". At the end of the tour visit our location in an historic palace, Palazzo Scotti, where you can take amazing pictures from our exclusive windows overlooking Piazza del Campo. Relax and enjoy your time!

Splendid Tour of Classical Siena with guaranteed departure from Piazza Salimbeni at 11am in English and at 12.15pm in Italian. An expert local guide will introduce you, in an interesting and pleasant way, to the history of Siena, the Duomo, Piazza del Campo and the other monuments of the city. We will talk about the Palio, the districts and visit the lesser-known and quieter corners of the city. Entrance to the Duomo Salta or the Santa Maria della Scala Museum included if the Duomo is closed for religious functions. adult rate 30.00 euros per person children between 6 and 12 years 10.00 euros per person children under 6 years free

Two magic hours to discover the city with Your children! Children and adults will learn the city's history having fun and being enriched by anecdotes and legends from the Middle Ages! Magic is hiding in plain sight.... Stroll around the streets of Siena to discover the mysteries, reach the ancient castle and discover the symbol of Siena, the she-wolf, which from the top of its columns protects us. Learn about the 17 districts that we call Contrade and find the animals that represent them. The Contrade participate to the horse race twice a year, an incredible event! Have fun to watch the videos, find the stables where the horses sleep for four days and the little fountains hidden through the streets where the Sienese are baptized.

Opt for a personalized experience of Siena’s top attraction on a private tour of Siena Cathedral (Il Duomo). With just your private guide and party, you’ll discover easy-to-miss details in the cathedral’s interior and benefit from commentary integral to understanding the statues of Michelangelo and the art inside the Chapel of St. John the Baptist. Plus, booking in advance means you’ll save hours of waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket.

Fascinating walk to discover Siena, the most famous monuments and the least known and most precious places. We will walk through alleys and medieval streets, we will talk about Palio and Contrade, noble palaces, famous painters, Francigena and illustrious characters. Towers, medieval houses, squares and ancient sources. Monte dei Paschi, the famous Duomo with its masterpieces, the Ancient hospital and the noble public palace. I wait for you for a pleasant and interesting private tour of the city of Siena

If you are looking for an activity that combines a visit to a special city of art like Siena with fun for the whole family, with particular attention to the little ones, you just have to try this PolaTour! By reading the guide you will enter directly into a fairytale world that will allow adults to discover the city with new eyes and children to explore Siena through the places in the heart of the 17 Contrade. Discover the places where the indissoluble bond that binds every Sienese to their district is created: the fountains! Will you be able to find all the fantastic animals? Immortalize them with an instant photo and keep them in the PolaGuide! N.B. In the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the path of the 17 Fantastic Animals is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

The late afternoon when many of the tourists start to leave the city is the perfect time to enjoy a leisurely stroll in Siena, with the lights of the sunset. You will meet your guide at 5.30 pm at the Basilica of San Domenico, from there you will be accompanied to admire one of the most beautiful views of the city, the perfect place to take a nice souvenir photo. You will continue in the continuous ups and downs that characterize the historic center of Siena, until you reach Piazza del Campo, the large shell-shaped square where every year the Palio, the splendid horse race, of which your guide will tell you secrets and curiosity, you will then go up to the highest hill where the majestic Duomo stands out, made even more fascinating by the evening lights and you will conclude your walk in an elegant café where you can quench your thirst with a tasty aperitif.

The guided visit of the Cathedral and its floor is a journey full of excitement. Come with Tuscany Art Trek and enjoy nearly a thousand years of history, not only upturned but also downturned, for once.

Discover the secrets of the most authentic Tuscan Maremma, guided by expert Maremmagica personnel, immersed in the uncontaminated nature of the Diaccia Botrona Regional Nature Reserve, the last strip of the ancient Marsh of Castiglione della Pescaia, the "Lago Prile" of the Roman era.