Essential Siena: Famous Sights and Local Secrets
See the Torre del Mangia, then slip into Siena’s softer side. This walk blends known icons with hidden viewpoints, shaped around your pace.
Experience Overview
Time:
4 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Transport Mode:
Walking experience (may use public transport for long distances)Meeting point:
Piazza del Campo, Il Campo, 53100 Siena SI, ItalyCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
What makes it special
This experience starts where Siena soars, then flows into quieter corners where daily life unfolds unseen. Your host will guide you through icons and backstreets, adjusting as you go
Key Highlights:
- Begin in Piazza del Campo beneath Siena’s iconic medieval tower
- Follow quiet Via di Città toward a hidden archway from Siena’s past
- Step into a peaceful oratory or a Contrada museum rich with meaning
- End with rooftop views or still backstreets lined with quiet beauty
- Choose depth or detours at every stop; this is Siena your way
- Hear stories of Palio rivalries, civic pride, and everyday traditions
- Experience grandeur and local life without ever leaving the city walls
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Here’s what your experience could look like
These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes
Meeting point
Piazza del Campo, Il Campo, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Torre del Mangia and Piazza del Campo
Start beneath Siena’s tower, where space and story open wide.
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Oratorio di San Bernardino or Contrada Museum
Siena’s quieter heart lives in these sacred, storied rooms.
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Fortezza Viewpoint or San Martino Backstreets
Choose a wide view or hush and shadowed local corners.
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Optional Close: A Pause at the Fortress Wall
Linger at the top, where Siena glows in golden silence.
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Your questions, answered
Is this a traditional tour or something different?
This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.