Siena Guided Tour with Cathedral and Optional Crypt & Museum

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Duration:2 hours to 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Siena, Tuscany

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•Discover the highlights of Siena on a walking tour and enjoy skip-the-line tickets for the Cathedral Complex.
•Enhance your experience with an extended tour of the Cathedral Complex, Crypt, and the Museum.
•Explore medieval Siena on a guided walking tour and learn about the history behind the famous Palio horse race.
•In a small group, marvel at the architectural highlights that dot Siena's skyline, including the renowned Duomo.

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1. Siena
On a guided walking tour, discover Siena, its famous monuments, and hidden treasures. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets to head in faster and start exploring more quickly. Catch quiet moments in tucked-away squares and cobbled streets as you explore the medieval neighborhoods. Enhance your experience with an extended visit to the Cathedral Complex, Crypt, and Museum.
2. Piazza san Domenico
Meet your expert guide and small group tour to walk the streets of Siena. Start exploring the medieval history of Siena and then walk the winding path that offers a beautiful of the Duomo and Torre del Mangia from afar. Stop here for a hot second for a lingering first glance of Siena!
3. Piazza del Campo
Discover how this seashell-shaped square (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most squares beautiful in Italy) was the result of an enlightened 14th century government. Siena is a city with deeply-rooted traditions, none more notable than its Palio horse race which for centuries has divided the city into neighborhoods known as "contrade." Learn about the contrade, which become like independent towns that challenge each other twice a year during the Palio! Walk through one of the most typical contrada and be immersed in the authenticity of the atmosphere in Siena. The city's past was glorious, particularly during the Middle Ages, and your guide will explain how even the local pastry reflects its prosperity during that era. Ask your guide where to find the best local bakery that still uses centuries-old recipes to make typical Ricciarelli or Panforte.
4. Fonte Gaia
See the magnificent Fonte Gaia fountain which adorns the higher part of Piazza del Campo. Take a break as to admire the sides of the piazza which are decorated with reliefs representing The Creation of Adam and The Flight from the Garden of Eden.
5. Torre del Mangia
Admire the striking tower standing tall in the middle of Piazza del Campo. Listen as your guide explains the medieval politics of Siena which explain why its tower was built at the same height as the cathedral.
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Our pre-booked tickets make entering the stunning Cathedral a breeze, and our small groups or private tours offer each of our guests a more personalized, intimate experience. Skip the line to enter the cathedral with pre-booked tickets. Inside, you'll see the magnificent marble mosaic inlay floor and astonishing decorations by famous Tuscan artists. Discover the medieval masterpieces by Duccio and Pisano, and the cathedral's renowned stained glass. Inside are several other unmissable Renaissance highlights: Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini sculptures, and frescoes by Pinturicchio in the Libreria Piccolomini. Here is where Raphael, then a novice painter, took his first steps towards eternal fame.
7. Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana
Enhance your experience with the extended tour if you want a more profound knowledge of the cathedral’s complex. After a tour inside the Duomo with your knowledgeable guide, continue your adventure at the enchanting Crypt, a true medieval gem. Marvel at the frescoes illustrating biblical episodes that had remained hidden for five hundred years, making the Crypt an authentic time capsule. Admire the vibrant colors, the level of detail, and the beauty of mural paintings. Once outside, you’ll discover the intriguing tale of the unfinished Duomo Nuovo, a visionary project intended to build the largest medieval cathedral in Europe. Visit the Museo dell’Opera and marvel at the original cathedral sculptures by Donatello and Giovanni Pisano, as well as the original stained glass window by Duccio di Buonisegna.

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Posted By : DebsterBaby
Laura was fantastic! She was super enthusiastic about the tour and modified it upon request to allow me to see an artwork I was really interested in. Very knowledgeable!! Very persanable! Loved it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 09:41:28

Posted By : oscarhp2022
Really good and thorough tour of Siena with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Anna was super nice and made sure we left with a great impression of the city.
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 03:37:33

Posted By : racham08
Just us & another couple on the tour, really informative & was well over 3 hours. Would recommend. Tour guide was very knowledgeable
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 04:41:12

Posted By : Ernest_H
Monica was an excellent guide with a vast knowledge of Siena. If you visit Siena and really want to learn the unique culture, book this tour. Such a beautiful city!
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 12:55:03

Posted By : Lorraine_C
Unfortunately, I relied on Google maps to help me find the starting point and it sent me around in circles. I managed to find your tours in Florence and Bologna without any problems , but Siena beat me.I tried waiting at various main attractions to catch the tour but I couldn’t identify your guide. I also tied to make contact but no response.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 09:13:40

Posted By : GaryMichael_B
The walking tour was outstanding! Our guide Ludy was amazing, she knew the history and culture of Siena. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 03:29:21

Posted By : Wendy_C
Guide had difficulty with English, was very slow, and spoke a lot about things not related to the sites. Spent an hour and a half at the San Domenico church and the house of Saint Catherine, so we only had 10 min at the Basilica by the time we reached it. Also she kept referencing her phone in between exhibits, and sometimes would send us into the area to see something and then provide the history AFTER we had viewed it. The tour was not what we had expected.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 03:35:38

Posted By : Peter_F
We have a very good tour guide and a small group. Would highly recommend when visiting Siena. Got allot of inside information of the city's past and current.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 15:53:17

Posted By : Lisa_G
I really liked the tour and would have given it more stars but it was a bit hard to understand everything that was being told to us. Our guide was lovely but we missed much in translation! The cathedral is really beautiful and worth seeing!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 09:39:59

Posted By : aurorap685
We had an excellent experience in our Siena tour. Our guide Ellios was very professional and shared his wide knowledge and experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 10:39:15