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Siena Tour: Duomo, Palazzo & City Highlights
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Overview
Siena: Siena Guided Tour with Duomo and Palazzo delle Papesse is a walking tour that shows the best of Siena. An expert local guide shares the history of Siena, the Duomo, and Piazza del Campo.
Visitors will walk through the city's quieter corners and learn about the Palio, Siena's famous horse race, and the city's neighborhoods. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to see Siena's most important places and learn about its culture.
What to Expect: This tour includes entrance to the Duomo, a beautiful cathedral with amazing art and architecture. Guests also get to visit the Palazzo delle Papesse, a palace with a modern art collection. The tour starts at Via di Città and explores the Piazza del Campo, the heart of Siena. The guide will take guests to the Baptistery of Siena and point out highlights along the Via di Città. The Duomo features the Piccolomini Library inside, which is included with admission. This gives visitors a deeper look into Siena's past and present. What's included: Palace of the Popesses ticket, Duomo ticket. What's excluded: Not specified. 
Highlights
See Siena's Top Spots: Explore Piazza del Campo, Siena Cathedral, and more with a local guide.
Skip-the-Line Access: Get quick entry to the Duomo and Palazzo delle Papesse.
Learn Siena's History: Discover the stories behind Siena's famous landmarks.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more personal tour with an expert guide.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the tour and found it informative, especially praising the guides' knowledge and passion. Some had issues with the meeting point and dual-language tours.
Customers loved the guides, who were knowledgeable and passionate about Siena's history and culture.
Many enjoyed learning about the city's history, the Palio, and the different districts.
Visitors appreciated seeing the Duomo and Palazzo delle Papesse.
Some reviewers found the tour a great introduction to Siena.
Some customers found the tour hard to find the meeting point.
Some tours were in both English and Italian, which some English speakers found took up too much time.
The Journey
Piazza del Campo
Experience the heart of Siena in Piazza del Campo, a magnificent medieval square famed for its unique shell shape and the historic Palazzo Pubblico. Discover the square's history, marvel at the Palazzo's frescoes depicting good governance, and imagine the thrilling Palio horse race held here every July and August. Feel the energy of centuries past in this iconic gathering place.
Baptistery of Siena
Discover the Baptistery of Siena, located behind the Duomo. While exploring externally, admire the architecture, which houses valuable sculptures and bas-reliefs from renowned Renaissance artists like Ghiberti and Donatello. The Baptistery provides a glimpse into Siena's artistic heritage.
Via di Città
Stroll along Via di Città, an elegant street lined with medieval buildings that embodies the charm of Siena. Admire the architecture and discover the renowned Accademia Musicale Chigiana, a prestigious music academy that contributes to Siena's rich cultural scene. This street offers a blend of historical ambiance and artistic heritage.
Siena Cathedral (Duomo)
Behold the extraordinary Siena Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece adorned with works by Michelangelo, Donatello, Bernini, and the Pisano family. Marvel at the intricate marble inlay floor depicting biblical stories (fully visible during specific periods). Explore the Piccolomini Library, a beautifully preserved 16th-century library frescoed by Pinturicchio. Entrance is included Monday to Saturday, offering a deep dive into art and history (excluding Sundays and religious holidays).
Palazzo Piccolomini (Palazzo delle Papesse)
Discover the imposing Palazzo Piccolomini, also known as Palazzo delle Papesse, a Renaissance masterpiece located along Via di Città, near Piazza del Campo and the Siena Cathedral. Admire its Florentine-style architecture with a distinctive rusticated stone facade. Today, this former papal residence houses the Center for Contemporary Art of Siena, offering a blend of historical grandeur and modern artistic expression. Built between 1460 and 1495, its papal lineage adds to its historical significance.
Know Before You Go
This Siena guided tour includes entrance tickets to the Palace of the Popesses and the Duomo. It does not include any additional services not explicitly mentioned. Make sure to meet the tour at the designated starting point in Via di Città. Enjoy exploring Siena's rich history and culture with an expert guide.
Hot Tip
Based on reviews, try to arrive early to find the meeting point, as some customers had trouble locating it. If you prefer a tour only in English, confirm with the operator beforehand to avoid a dual-language tour. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking!
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