We don't have to tell you Siena's beauty is legendary - you already know. Unfortunately, so does everyone else, which is why this drop-dead gorgeous city is often swamped with gawking tourists. Get the inside scoop on this Tuscan gem by taking a private Siena tour with a local guide.

Siena's city centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, so lace up your walking shoes and get intentionally lost down narrow alleyways in search of the perfect espresso. Get your daily exercise following your guide to the top of the Torre del Mangia, then camp out in the Piazza del Campo, site of the famous Palio bareback horse race.

The Duomo was intended to be the world's largest cathedral, but midway through the money dried up. Ask your guide to point out the different architectural layers. If all that sightseeing made you hungry, ask your guide for the best place to chow down on Cina Senese, local roast Tuscan pig, paired with the famed Brunello wine.

Siena

This is a classic siena tour where you will learn about the lives, the stories and legends of saints, poets, damsels, popes, noble families, bankers, the rich and the poor. Who lived and still live in Siena.

We will visit the Palace of a Sienese Noble Family, the City Hall and the Cathedral of Siena where we will learn the stories of artists and alchimists and we will wander through the maze of the Santa Maria della Scala Medieval Hospital.

We will not forget to talk about Pia dè Tolomei who Dante met in his journey to Hell Purgatory and Paradise in the 1300 C. Then we will meet Dante's rival in poetry and politics Cecco Angiolieri, and ghosts, musicians, witches and saints…

This is going to be a very interesting and enthralling tour both for adults and children, you will feel like journalists in the italian history….

The gem of Tuscany

Classic Siena half day tour

The experience in Siena will be a "journey back in time", as we visit the best preserved medieval town in all of Italy.
We explore this stunning place, famous the world over for it's bare back horse race, Il Palio. The heart of the city, Piazza del Campo, the marble covered gothic Cathedral, and the frequent hidden areas of backstreets and breathtaking views are only just a sample of what we will see together.

Siena is a fun city to explore, We can make life time memories in just a couple of hours!!

The view of the city : Mangia tower and the Cathedral

Siena two hours walking tour

Medieval Siena private tour

I will take you on a 2 hour walking tour of the downtown core of Siena.
This will help orient you and show you some of the unique places and sites of the city.
Ideal tour for those who want see the main attractions as well as some hidden corners of town with an easy and pleasant walk.
We will stop at the main monuments as well as walk some of the secret corners of the town.
You won't be disappointed!

An orientation tour of Siena

Walkabout Siena in Two Hours

Everybody know that Siena is magnificent, a pearl of Gothic, and a World Unesco Heritage from 1995, but she (I always talk about my city as a "lady") wouldn't be the same without the Palio, the so ancient tradition of horse race that takes place twice a year inside the shell of Piazza del Campo. So, in a half day long walking tour, we touch the key-points of the town, and discover everything about her art, tradition, architecture, history, and food! I assure you an amazing tasting of our delicious Sienese cakes in one of the best bakeries in town.

And all of this would be absolutely unforgivable if you guide is a LOCAL guide, truly passionate in what she's explaining and deeply connected to the Sienese life&traditions: in a single word, ME. At the end of the tour you'll be part of the city, moreover, you'll be part of my contrada, the Shell (best in town!)

*If you have a specific itinerary in mind send me a message and I'll customize the tour for you

Art and passion in the heart of Tuscany

Half Day Siena and Palio Private Tour

I am a mum of a 11year old girl and I know what it is travelling with our kids , so let me take you and your family through the mysterious Siena with its secret corners and streets, where stories of the old days are just waiting for you.

We will start from one of the most imposing medieval gates of the city "porta San Marco" and we will continue towards the main street and square and learn form stories of soldiers and knights and pilgrims the history of the city.
Ancient town with lots of tradition and among all the Palio, the horse race competition.
We will be guested in one the esclusive "contrada" district were we will be able to see something unique and magi.
I am member of one of those so I have the same passion and feeling that you can breath along the street of Siena.

Half day tour of the highlights of Siena

Highlights of Siena tour

This tour is centered on Cortona, an ancient town which oldest evidence of human activity goes back to the IXth century BC.
Cortona has become increasingly popular with US tourists on account of a movie, a novel, and the Syrah wine production which meets the taste of many visitors from abroad. By taking the tour you wll see beautiful views, amazing architecture and see how a small hilltop village could be able to develop such wonderful sites.

The per person fee reflects the additional work required in managing increasingly larger parties

Discover an exciting town, a Tuscan art materpiece located on a charming hilltop....

Beautiful Cortona

Siena private walking tour half a day: monuments, traditions and breathtaking views

The tour plans to discover the wonders of Siena, whose historical center is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1995.
Wondering why to choose this tour with me?
Well I think I am the suitable guide for this tour, not only because I am an Art Historian and a passionate Tour Guide, but as in much as I was born and grew up in Siena. So I know every corner of the city and its surroundings, curiosities, anecdotes, traditions and beauties of the territory. And I will be delighted to show it to you, with all the enthusiasm, passion and cheerfulness that distinguish me. Among the highlights we'll admire:
the most remarkable churches (as the Duomo and the 13th c. St. Dominic Basilica), Banchi di Sopra main street and the typical narrow alleys, gorgeous squares with splendid architectures bearing the name of historical local families and still showing their magnificent noble palaces
We'll find out the medieval Sienese traditions in the shell-shaped Campo Square where the centuries-old Palio race's held

Two tastings of local products and city souvenir

view of the Facciatone from the cathedral's roofs

Siena from the Mangia Tower, cathedral on the background

St. dominic Basilica and Fontebranda Fountain

View of the old town of Siena from the countryside

A tour of the historical center of Siena focused on the highlights of the old town

Authentically Tuscan, Montepulciano! Walking Tour around my home

One of the nicest experience, while you're in Tuscany, is to meet a local guide and to spend some time with me to discover the life-style of the inhabitants of this land.

The centuries-long history, the culinary habits, the "real Tuscan life" is what you will find in this beautiful and historical hilltop town in Val d'Orcia, in the heart of Tuscany. Montepulciano represents one the biggest villages of the Chiana Valley, few miles from the most popular Orcia's Valley, where you can take a leap into the past to live a truly unique experience, yours!

During the tour we'll talk have a Coffee break to taste the fantastic sweet and savory products in a Renaissance frescoed Palace!

Come with me and meet my beloved home, welcome to Tuscany and my Montepulciano

A nice stroll along the medieval paths of a natural film set - half day

This tour guides you through the old, medieval city of Siena and its tradition, discovering the inside of San Domenico's Church with Saint Catherine's chapel, the oldest still operating bank in the world, Monte dei Paschi di Siena and one of the world's most breathtaking folk festivals, Il Palio.

Learning about the "contrada" churches, horse stables and the little fountain you'll come to understand the fundamental role the long-standing Palio event plays in Sienese life and the sense of social belonging it creates.

Equally essential stops are the unique Santa Maria Assunta Duomo and Piazza del Campo, the arena where all the festivities take place on 2nd July and 16th August.

Orientation Walking Tour

Highlights of Magic Siena

Best of Siena Private Tour (Aussi en Français)

Siena is a delightful little shrine of art, one of the best preserved and unspoilt towns in Italy.
It fits like a pearl on the rose "shell" of the Campo Square.

The city is rather small and its highlights can be seen in a 3 to 5 hour tour.

We will enjoy a stroll in the endless labyrinth of winding narrow streets, soak up the evocative medieval atmosphere and marvel at the beautiful fan-shaped square "il Campo", lined with ancient palaces, cafès and shops.

During our wandering we will also stop by the medieval palaces of the Sienese aristocracy and sample the delights of Ricciarelli or Panforte, mouthwatering almond paste cookies typical of Siena.

Siena is also the best preserved Gothic medieval city in Italy, cradle of the Italian Gothic style and your local guide (me ;-)
will be happy to share with you her passion for and attachment to the city she loves.

The best od the "Gothic Jewel" in 3 (or 5 ) hours

This tour will take you in the historical centre of Siena, built on three hills and surrounded by 7 Km of medieval walls. This is where I was born and live.

We, as modern "pilgrims", will walk along the main street, Banchi di Sopra, which was part of the former "via Francigena", the main communication road linking Northern Europe to Rome.
You will visit the impressive Cathedral and its masterpieces inside, and the shell-shaped "Piazza del Campo", the most beautiful square in the world. Exactly there the Palio horse race takes place twice a year. This is a competition among the 17 "contrade" (districts) into which the city is divided.
We will also visit San Domenico Basilica, full of works of art. Here is where the head of Saint Catherine from Siena is kept, in a beautiful Renaissance chapel.

A unique experience with a local guide

Classical Siena tour, 2.5 hours

First time in Siena? Enjoy a slow, relaxed experience with a local guide.

Visiting Siena is an experience to make at least once in your life (unless you decide to come and live here, as I did years ago) but doing it while listening to a local guide who tells you anecdotes, legends and history of this amazing city will make your experience unforgettable!

Siena is a magnificent example of medieval architecture, with very interesting monuments to see: the beautiful and unique Piazza del Campo, the stunning Cathedral, and a lot of history to share.

During this 3-hour private walking tour we will discover the magic of Siena, while talking about history and stories, local food, art and, of course, the Palio! A slow-paced experience to enjoy the beauty around us and dive into history and traditions of a beautiful city you will fall in love with!

Discover the magic of Siena and its traditions

Walking Tour of Siena

Siena Highlights and Duomo half day walking tour

We are going to start admiring the skyline of the stunning Siena, from our meeting point we are going to imagine how, over the centuries, this magic medieval city has preserved its beauty and essence.

We will visit the Duomo, (I suggest to visit inside), and then walk to the Piazza il Campo

I walk these streets every day, and from the first moment I did, I was enchanted. I will point out some of the best places to get the perfect cappuccino or expresso, or even a gelato.

We will pass in front of important monuments as The Baptistery, the Piazza il Campo and finisgh in the oldest bank in the world.

Explore Medieval Jewel with your local guide

Ok, it's the first time you come and visit Siena and its region and you need to know our city artworks and history just like discovering a treasure through the eyes of a sienese. Excellent!
We may start our tour in front of the Basilica Saint Dominic where we will learn about Saint Catherine of Siena mistic experience, reach then the Cathedral of Siena, consacrated 900 years ago to Mary Mother of the Assumption. One of the most beautiful Gothic Churches in Italy where Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini worked. The Piazza del Campo will be our final goal and we will be immersed in a magic medieval atmosphere learning everything about the Palio Horse Race that takes place here on July 2 and august 16 every year. We will learn about our Sienese painters and sculptors and maybe you will understand what it means to belong to a Contrada district as you will be together with a localtourguide!
Siena, a unique town where I'm sure you will love to come back again.

Siena. In the Cathedral, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raffaello and Bernini and we will learn the Palio of Siena

Siena private two hours tour

Experience Montalcino: Brunello Wine and Pecorino Cheese Tour from Siena

The whole world feels laid out in front of you on a drive through the Sienese Clay Hills; a photograph in every eyeful, a delight to behold around every turn in the road.
I know my Tuscan food and wine. I will make sure that our lunch stop of typical Tuscan cuisine in a countryside setting will give you the best experience there is on offer and, you will toast with a glass of Brunello di Montalcino!
Meander through Pienza, a lovely, picturesque Renaissance town, whose narrow streets and local Pecorino (sheep) cheese entice and delight; the latter an outstanding cheese made with sheep's milk.
Experience the area around Montalcino, and the renowned Brunello wine. Explore the body, color, extract, texture, depth embodied in this Tuscan jewel. Taste, drink, savor, study, buy, ship this prestigious Sangiovese nectar with the aid of your knowledgable guide, on a visit to a local cellar.

Pienza, Val d'Orcia, Montalcino full day tour

Highlights of Siena private tour with local treats - half day

The experience in Siena will be a "journey back in time", as we visit the best preserved medieval town in all of Italy.
We explore this stunning place, famous the world over for it's bare back horse race, Il Palio. The heart of the city, Piazza del Campo, the marble covered gothic Cathedral, and the frequent hidden areas of backstreets and breathtaking views are only just a sample of what we will see together.

Siena is my hometown and during our visit we will stop for a local treat tasting at the best bakery I know in town!

ricciarelli, panforte, cavallucci tasting 

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