Siena private guided tour for families

Overview

Fascinating walk to discover Siena, the most famous monuments and the least known and most precious places. We will walk through alleys and medieval streets, we will talk about Palio and Contrade, noble palaces, famous painters, Francigena and illustrious characters. Towers, medieval houses, squares and ancient sources. Monte dei Paschi, the famous Duomo with its masterpieces, the Ancient hospital and the noble public palace. I wait for you for a pleasant and interesting private tour of the city of Siena

Itinerary

1. Duomo di Siena

   The beautiful Cathedral of Siena and its history. During the summer the inlaid floor is visible, 56 squares made between 1300 and 1500 and restored in the following centuries. The Piccolomini library is beautiful, decorated with frescoes by Pinturicchio based on drawings by Raphael. Michelangelo's Piccolomini altar, Bernini's chapel of the vow and the wonderful pulpit by Nicola Pisano make the Cathedral of the Assumption an unmissable masterpiece.

   · 40 min· Admission not included

2. Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

   The salimbeni palace, the historic site of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, is an opportunity to tell the story of the oldest bank in the world and the history of the ancient Sienese medieval banking tradition

   · 10 min· Admission not included

3. Palazzo Chigi Saracini

   The history and glorious destiny of a noble palace transformed into an extraordinary musical academy

   · 10 min· Admission not included

4. Chiesa del Santuario di Santa Caterina

   the mysticism of a sacred place and of Catherine of Siena are perceptible by visiting her house transformed into a Dominican monastery. The church and the oratory of the kitchen are beautiful.

   · 15 min· Admission included

5. Piazza del Campo

   The Piazza del Campo is the history of Siena. An ancient valley, a field that in 1300 will become the main square of the city. We will tell about its palaces and the race of the palio, a centenary and fascinating Sienese tradition

   · 20 min· Admission included

6. The ancient road axis of the Via Francigena that still crosses the city. Stories of noble palaces and towers will accompany us to the loggia of the merchandise

   · 10 min

7. Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala

   The ancient hospital of the city, the millenary reception center for pilgrims and medieval travelers. Inside its great walls, extraordinary stories and splendid treasures. We will visit it externally, but if you want we can include the visit with paid admission

   · 10 min· Admission not included

How to use your ticket

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 15 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by Roberta Marioni via Viator.