Siena Tours - page 4

Avoid Florence’s midday heat and crowds and stretch your sightseeing hours into the evening with this private walking tour. Stroll through the city’s Renaissance center to admire the A-list churches and squares dramatically lit and learn about Florentine history and culture from your local guide. Cap off your evening by relaxing over “aperitivo” drinks and snacks in a trendy neighborhood bar like a true Florentine.

Many of Italy’s most charming hill towns are a challenge to reach with public transport. With this day trip, round-trip transport takes the stress out of visiting Volterra and San Gimignano and gives you time to explore both in a single day. Enjoy seamless pickup and free time in both towns, breaking up your visits with lunch at a Chianti cellar accompanied by a tasting of five different wines.

Discover the medieval landmarks of Siena and learn about their significance on this private walking tour. During this half-day tour, walk with your guide to highlight attractions around Siena’s historical center, including the Piazza del Campo, Siena Cathedral, and the Basilica di San Domenico. There is a limit of eight travelers on the tour and admission fees to attractions are not included.

We begin our enchanting tour of Siena at the Basilica San Domenico, a spiritual haven adorned with masterpieces like the Chapel of Saint Catherine. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this sacred space. Here we will learn about the history of my town. Next, we will stroll to the awe-inspiring Cathedral, marveling at its Gothic splendor and exquisite artistry. Explore the rich history within its walls, from the Piccolomini Library to the stunning mosaic floor. adorned with masterpieces like Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini's artworks Continue to the iconic Piazza del Campo, the heart of Siena. Delve into the Palio, Siena's famed horse race and its secrets, Discover the fierce rivalries of the 17 Contrade Districts and the colorful traditions that make this event a captivating tradition. Wrap up your tour with a delightful interlude at a local bakery. to savor a Tuscan snack and later a nice glass of regional wine, basking in the charm of Siena's timeless beauty.

Discover the tricks to making authentic homemade Italian pasta and tiramisu during a private cooking class in Siena. Set in a local home, your party will enjoy the undivided attention of your friendly and experienced host. After preparing two traditional types of noodles and the famous espresso-infused dessert - using some Italian family secrets - enjoy all three with a selection of local wines.

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.

Discover the spectacular scenery and secret sights of the Tuscan countryside on a small-group ATV safari from Siena. As you cruise through the unspoiled landscapes aboard a Polar 6 ATV, your chauffeur-guide will point out medieval castles, quaint farmhouses, and charming hamlets. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for boar, fox, deer, and other native wildlife. After a light lunch at a Chianti winery, relax during the return journey to Siena.

The magnificent Duomo of Siena is one of the highlights of Siena’s UNESCO-listed historic center, but its popularity means that you could spend a long time queuing outside. This skip-the-line ticket ensures priority entrance and offers access to the Cathedral, the Piccolomini Library, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the museum, and the Crypt.

Take a private cooking class with a local chef-instructor at their home during this half-day culinary experience in Siena. Learn to prepare a 4-course Italian meal, then enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped to make with your host. You’ll also sample a selection of red and white wines from Tuscany.

If you are looking for a unique and fun activity to involve the whole family in the interactive discovery of the most hidden but no less fascinating places in Siena, you cannot miss our Treasure Hunt! Furthermore, 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. Find out all the details, solve the puzzles and answer the quizzes to transform your visit to Siena into a unique memory 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 treasure hunt route 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.

Enjoy an immersive experience in Italian culture and savor a traditional aperitivo on this private cooking workshop in Siena. Visit a local Italian home, and meet your host and instructor. Using fresh, local ingredients, prepare five tantalizing nibbles to accompany a refreshing glass of bubbly or Tuscan wine. Relax over a drink among new friends, and learn of role the aperitivo plays in Italian society.

Taste the best Tuscan and national wines, accompanied by a selection of tasty local pecorino cheeses in a suggestive Etruscan crypt. My wine shop is one of the oldest in Siena and specializes in Brunello di Montalcino as well as presenting famous labels such as Masseto, Sassicaia, Ornellaia and other top wines. An explosion of taste you won't forget!

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.

Paradiso di Cacuci is a winery located in a small “corner of Paradise“ in the northwestern area of ​​Montalcino. Our wine production is centered on the perpetuation of the tradition which, together with a more modern model and in compliance with the values ​​of the Brunello Consortium, uses only from our vineyards which are respectively divided into; 5 ha Brunello di Montalcino, 1 ha. Rosso di Montalcino and 5 ha. di I.g.t. Sangiovese. Welcomes, by reservation, individual visitors and small groups offering guided tastings that give the opportunity to get to know the production directly, starting from the winemaking process to the discovery of the final result, giving a unique and unforgettable experience. Our tastings are only private and by appointment only to guarantee you our best services.

The Chianti hills in Tuscany are known for their traditional Chianti Classico and modern Super Tuscan wines. Sample both in a single tasting and learn about their production and history with this winery tour and tasting. Visit a historic, family-run cellar just outside of Siena and sample the most recent vintage directly from the barrel, plus four Chianti and Super Tuscan wines during a guided sit-down tasting.

Combine three of Italy’s most vital delights—wine, landscapes, and history—on this tour of the 15th-century Castello Tricerchi Montalcino wine estate. Exploring in a group no larger than 15, discover 600 years of history, including the chapel, the vineyards, and the cellars. Round off your visit with a tasting of three signature wines—Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, and a Toscana IGP—paired with delicious local nibbles.

See the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) and check out the Piccolomini Library, dedicated to Pope Pius II. Oh, and don't forget to look down. The floor is an art piece in itself, with 56 scenes engraved in marble, which were carved between 1369 and 1547 by 40 different artists. You'll step lightly, but the complexity is staggering! Please note that the floor is visible in its entirety from 27/06 to 31/07; 18/08 to 18/10 at 10:00 - 19:00, while on holidays the opening time is 9:30 - 18:00. During the rest of the year, some parts are covered. Enter one of Italy's most important Roman-Gothic style buildings - the magical Cathedral of Siena - and marvel at the frescoes by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Pinturicchio. See the Piccolomini Library and don't forget to check out the floor. It's made of 56 panels of inlaid marble mosaics and is one sight you won't forget.

Shake up your sightseeing routine and skip the bland group tour with this app-based quest that leads you through Siena’s medieval center via engaging puzzles and challenges. Solve clues as you stroll through the old town at your own pace, learning about the city’s history and taking in landmark sights along the way. Delve into the power struggles between Siena’s ruling families in the Middle Ages and admire the squares, churches, and palaces they built.

Combine a scenic, gently-paced cycling ride with a tasty lunch and wine tasting during this half-day, small-group excursion in Tuscany. Bike through winding country rodes and picturesque villages. Then, taste local wines in a vineyard and enjoy a Tuscan lunch. Upgrade to an e-bike at an additional cost.

Visit Siena’s Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala with a prebooked entrance ticket, and explore the classical museum at your own pace. Showcasing the city’s artistic heritage, the complex boasts several sites that appeal to all; check out the Art Museum for Children, the Archaeological Museum in the underground chambers, a photo library, and several chapels. Just select your preferred entrance time when you book, then browse the museum’s collections at your leisure.

Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students, and groups of friends.

Siena has one of the most intact medieval cityscapes in Italy and with this walking tour, you can take in the hill town’s top sights in just two hours. Skip the hassle of following a map and instead head straight to the highlights with a guide. Stroll past Piazza del Campo, town hall, and Basilica of San Domenico, plus stop in the cathedral to marvel at works by Donatello and Bernini.

Spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the Civic Museum of Siena with a skip-the-line admission ticket that allows you to bypass lines at the museum's entrance. An obvious choice for art enthusiasts and time-pressed travelers, this priority pass grants you access to all of paintings, sculptures, and frescoes inside the gallery.