First Day in Siena: Orientation in the Campo & Beyond

Begin in Piazza del Campo, Siena’s shell-shaped heart. Your host introduces how the city is built around this slope, using the nine brick segments and Fonte Gaia as reference points. Learn how locals use the space, where key streets lead, and how to return later with ease

Step into Contrada dell’Oca to understand how Siena’s neighborhoods function like small cities. Spot fountains, plaques, and flags that help you read where you are. Your host may point out St. Catherine’s home or Fontebranda, but the focus stays on orientation and daily flow.

Walk Via di Città to trace a key local route from public spaces to spiritual ones. Your host shares how to spot helpful markers (like street slope or shop signs) and may recommend practical stops like cafés or paper shops. The Duomo appears ahead, your host explains how to time a return.

End with a gentle detour to the unfinished cathedral façade. From here, rooftops and Contrade unfold below. Your host points out the layout of the city from above and suggests when to return for views, museums, or artisan lanes based on your interests and pace.