Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour

Name: Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour
Brand: Tuscan Escapes by Papilio SRL
SKU: 5493SIENADUOMO
Price: 43.64 USD
Rating: 5.0 (434 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceSiena, Italy

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Indulge in one of Italy's most beautiful cities, Siena, during this sightseeing tour. An expert guide gives you an insider's view of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. Linger for a while in Piazza del Campo, the superlative square that is home to the Palio, a wild horse race that takes place every July and August. Stroll the streets with your guide learning about the history of the place. Visit the Duomo, Siena's stunning cathedral, and stroll right in thanks to your skip-the-line ticket.

Visit Siena's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town
Discover top Siena attractions, such as the Basilica of San Domenico and Piazza del Campo, with your expert guide
Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the Siena Duomo and admire its Gothic architecture
See impressive works of art by Donatello, Bernini, and Michelangelo

What's Included

Guided walking tour of Siena
Guided tour of Siena Duomo

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza San Domenico
Piazza S. Domenico, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Meet under the large tree in front of the San Domenico red brick church (Basilica Cateriniana)

End point

Piazza del Duomo, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
The tour ends inside the Duomo cathedral

What To Expect

Meet up with your local guide in central Siena. See the Basilica of San Domenico, the gorgeous Gothic church made of red brick, before setting off with your guide walking the narrow cobblestoned lanes, learning about the various 'contrade,' or neighborhoods, all of which have a distinct personality and character.

Then head over to Piazza del Campo, the seashell-shaped space that has been the public living room of locals for centuries. Admire the Fonte Gaia, Fountain of the World, built in 1419; look up at the tall campanile, attached to the 14th-century Palazzo Pubblico.

After some time, move on from the square and head to the Siena Duomo, one of the most awe-inspiring cathedrals in Europe. Take in the black-and-white-striped facade and then breeze right inside thanks to your skip-the-line ticket. Inside, let your guide lead you around, revealing priceless works of art by Donatello, Bernini, and Michelangelo. Take in the Gothic interior of the cathedral, along with Renaissance-era busts of pope and emperors.

When the tour is over, feel connected to Siena like never before.

Piazza san Domenico (Pass By)

Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Salimbeni

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza del Campo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Chigi Saracini

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duomo di Siena

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Operated by Tuscan Escapes by Papilio SRL

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.

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Reviews

5.0

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Whistle stop visit

Janet_G, Apr 2024

Favourite thing. The mosaic floors of the Duomo. But the whole tour was informative. We only had the morning in Siena and it was a great way to spend it.

Our guide was absolutely...

Susan_S, Apr 2024

Our guide was absolutely wonderful! So knowledgeable, fun and made the tour great! Highly recommend!

10/10

Anne_H, Apr 2024

The guide was amazing. I truly recommend Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour. He told the history of Siena in a really interesting way. I'm really glad I took part in the tour.

Excellent

Erika_T, Apr 2024

Excellent tour! We had one day is this amazing city and this was the perfect way to begin! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable! Highly recommended!

Lovely guide

AnneMarie_W, Apr 2024

Lovely guide. She told us all about the Palio and the sights in the Duomo. Very enjoyable afternoon excursion and a nice way to orient oneself in Siena

Great tour by an exceptional tour guide ///Ambra

joey_g, Apr 2024

This was an exceptional tour by an exceptional guide //Ambra, She was very informative and showed enthusiasm for her city of Siena. a must tour of Siena !

Great Mix of History and Culture

Danielle_G, Apr 2024

Great tour! Good Mix of History and Culture. Our tour guide Julia was very friendly and we really enjoyed the tour. Go Shells!

We were all very impressed with the tour!

Paul_A, Mar 2024

Excellent guide, knowledgeable, informative, great english. Kept the group moving. Could have slowed down just a bit.

I loved learning about...

Jeanie_W, Dec 2023

I loved learning about the art and history of the city and it's people. The tour guide was super knowledgeable. It was also nice to meet the other people on the tour.

Siena come to life! (Siena walking tour)

Leslie_A, Dec 2023

Elio was hands down the absolute best guide we have ever had on any tour we have taken! He was so knowledgeable of the places we saw and visited, and was a wonderful story teller! He had the best personality and we completely enjoyed our time with him! He even gave recommendations for other things to do after our tour was complete. It was easy to recognize his passion for art, history and where he lives which made the experience even better! Thank you, thank you Elio! Grazie mille!!!!

Excellent walking tour

julie_S, Dec 2023

Our guide was great. Very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. Would highly recommend. Siena is a must see.

Wonderful Stroll Through Siena

Darren_H, Nov 2023

Our tour guide Georgia was extremely knowledgeable about the city and the monuments. Her delivery was very professional as well as being very personable. I would highly recommend this tour.

The tour guide was very...

Phil_Z, Nov 2023

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided just the right mix of history and culture to give us perspectives of SIena. This was particularly interesting in light of previously touring Florence. We did not have more than a day to spend in Siena, but would want to explore the city in more depth on a future trip. The tour was a very efficient and enjoyable way to learn about the city in a short amount of time.

Great start to a visit to Siena

Amber_T, Nov 2023

Loved learning about the history of Siena! Agree with others that it’s a great way to begin a visit to the region. Our tour guide pointed out intriguing details it was fun to notice later on our own.

Great intro to Siena

Bruce_W, Oct 2023

Great intro to Siena. Guide Elena was very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job of explaining so much history and art. Highly recommend this tour.

Great way to learn about the city

Elizabeth_M, Oct 2023

Claudia was an excellent tour guide as we walked through the city of Siena. As a native, she has not just the history but the actual experience of what living here is like. She shared the traditions along with the history that is so much a part of this city. I wouldn't miss this tour.

Excellent short tour

MaryLee_L, Oct 2023

This was a great tour. It was short, just 2 hours but the highlight was getting a tour of the inside of the Duomo. So stunning. Our guide also spent a good amount of time explaining the Palio—the horse race held in Il Campo piazza every July/August.

Walking wonder

kathryn_g, Oct 2023

Our guide was knowledgeable and adapted well when we were late. We enjoyed all the history mixed in with fun facts

Our guide was very...

Sharon_S, Oct 2023

Our guide was very informative and friendly. When chatting about Siena's history, she brought to life what is was like during the period when events occurred. It was very educational in a fun way.

A Great Guide Opens Our Eyes

Jane_S, Oct 2023

I could natter away endlessly about Siena itself, but this post is a shout-out to our guide. Her name is Elena (I hope!), and I suspect I have the spelling wrong. This was my third visit to this lovely city. Because I have been here with different friends/family each time, this was also my third tour. Elena was fantastic: welcoming, witty, smart, compelling, funny, and more. At one point she connected her explanation of one of the Duomo's marble inlay works of art in the floor to a story of her little son and the quest for knowledge. Charming. (Note: She is a real professional, and this was the only personal comment she made.) Finally, even if you aren't lucky enough to connect with our guide, don't "do" Siena your first time on your own. The history and the stories of the neighborhood contrade and the Palio are captivating, and the architecture is wonderful. But the Duoma is AMAZING. If I had been alone on my first - or second or third - visit to this cathedral, I would have just wandered around, amazed but unseeing. A good guide will open your eyes. Elena is a GREAT guide.

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