Private Guided Tour of Siena Highlights for Kids and Families

Overview

Discover the secrets of Siena on an incredible kid-friendly private tour of its best highlights! Your family will be captured by the beauty and the rich heritage of this city. We will take a leisurely walk through the historical center, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and learn about art and history in a fun way! Our guide will keep your little ones engaged thanks to trivia, quizzes and interactive games: the past will come to life on this thrilling adventure! Among the landmarks you are going to see there are the Duomo of Siena, the Piccolomini Library with its stunning artifacts and the peculiar Piazza del Campo. Siena is waiting for you!

Itinerary

1. Piazza Salimbeni

   This is the starting point of our tour. Piazza Salimbeni dates back to the 14th century, but its current form is the result of an extensive restoration. It is framed by three buildings: Palazzo Salimbeni, Palazzo Spannocchi and Palazzo Cantucci.

   · 30 min

2. Palazzo Salimbeni

   Also known as "Rocca Salimbeni", this 14th century palace features a Sienese Gothic style facade. Our guide will tell you about its long history and the many institutions that were housed here.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Le Logge del Papa

   The Lodges of the Pope were gifted by Pope Pius II to his family in the 15th century. This elegant structure displays beautiful Renaissance arches and Corinthian capitals, and it is one of the testimonies to the power and influence of this figure in Siena.

   · 10 min

4. Piazza del Campo

   Piazza del Campo, one of the main landmarks of Siena, is the center of the old town. Our guide will provide insights and information about its most peculiar characteristics, such as the shell-like form of the pavement and the role of the square in the Palio.

   · 30 min

5. Torre del Mangia

   This 14th century tower took more than two decades to complete and is 102 meters high. The peculiar name refers to the figure of Giovanni di Balduccio, whose nickname was "il mangiaguadagni" ("the earnings-squanderer").

   · Non-stop passage

6. Piazza del Duomo is the true heart of the city. The name refers to the Cathedral overlooking it, but many other landmarks are present here, such as the Baptistry of St John, the Column of the She-Wolf and the Piccolomini Palace.

   · 10 min

7. Duomo di Siena

   The Duomo of Siena was consecrated in 1179, but it construction only ended in the 14th century. The iconic black and white color theme is the background to many works of art including sculptures attributed to Donatello and Michelangelo, among others.

   · 45 min· Admission included

8. Libreria Piccolomini

   This monumental library was built in the late 15th century at the behest of Cardinal Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini to commemorate his uncle, Pope Pius II, and preserve his books and manuscripts. This extraordinary place features stunning frescoes by Pinturicchio, each celebrating a different episode in the life of the pope.

   · 15 min· Admission included

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What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Product code: 51738P122

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