Private tour in Siena Agnese F

Siena special Palio tour: secrets that make the city unique in the world.

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Agnese F.

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I'm from Siena, born here and I still live in the city; I'm a licensed local guide since 2014, I'm an art historian and I currently work as a guide and sometimes as an educational activities organizer for individuals and schools. So I really love bringing foreigner people to visit my city and discover its ancient traditions and wonders: the highlights as well as the hidden parts. I'm a member of Contrada del Nicchio (the Sea Shell District, one of the 17 neighborhoods of Siena) and also a member of the group of the contrada taking care about the Museum and the Oratory of the Nicchio Contrada. So I love to do Palio tours also for Italian and foreign tourists: tours focused on the Palio horse race, its history and its curiosities. I've been working in museums in Siena and its surroundings since 2006, thus I love museums and do guided tours there. For 2 years I've been responsible of the Museum of Sacred Art of Valdarbia in Buonconvento, a burg set along the Francigena's path. So I love also the Sienese countryside and its hamlets. For these tours I can accompany and take customers with public transport or with their vehicle or rental cars. I also adore to do food tours inasmuch as I like foreigners to taste our local cuisine and typical dishes, no less than our excellent wine and "vinsanto"! Since 2014 licensed local guide: Tuscany Region certificate. Since 2011 educational activities organizer for nursery, primary and secondary school: Musei Senesi Foundation, AtuttoMondo Soc.Coop, Siena Educational Institutions. 2018 Tourist Office Manager: Siena Info Point. booking management, planning of tours, mini tours, transfers, cultural events and activities, tourist packages, tourist services. 2013-2015: Head of the Museum of Sacred Art of Valdarbia, Buonconvento: Musei Senesi Fdn. Events planner in partnership with the Municipalities of the Crete Senesi. Bookshop and tourist information office managment, guided tours in local museums in Ita, Eng, Fr and Spa. Organization of educational activities and workshops for kids and students. Cultural promotion, enhancement of the historical, artistic and landscape heritage through the planning of cultural activities 2011 Siena Archdiocese: training course in Management and Development of Ecclesiastical Cultural Heritage, artistic-religious paths' elaboration None

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Overview of your Siena tour

The tour is dedicated to the discovery of the Palio horse race: more than an event, almost a sacred ritual, as exciting as an action movie, thrilling like rivalry in medieval jousting, compelling like only a centenary tradition could be. You'll experience all of this with a local guide, member of one of the districts(contrada) Days before the race: June 29-July 1st, August 13-15th. We follow the official Palio schedule. After watching the horse trials from the center of the square or, on request in advance, from the stands or from the balconies overlooking the square, we'll join the heart of the district, where dinner is held: long outdoor tables under the starry sky and illuminated by the typical contrada lightings, good food and local wine accompanied by folk chants. June 29th and August 15th: assist to Carabinieri's performance on horseback, the General Trial and the following Gran Gala Dinner in the festooned contrada. July 2nd/August 16th: chance to follow the Palio's celebrations and historical parade.

Your Siena tour itinerary

- Piazza del Campo, - Town Hall Courtyard, - San Martino Curve, - Campo's Chapel, - District of Nicchio (the Shell neighborhood), - Contrada Headquarters (seat of the Neighborhood with Museum, Oratory and Victories Hall). And if you want I am happy to customize the tour for you. Please inquire for a quote.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
Other: Museum Admission Ticket
Private Guide
Tickets: Neighborhoods
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Taxi or Public Transportation to the Contrada headquarters in case of prefering to be transported more than walking (the walk from Campo Square to the Contrada is around 10 minutes)
Meeting location

Siena, Tuscany, 53100, Italy

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Fonte Gaia Fountain in Piazza del Campo, the main square of Siena, I will be recognizable by holding a sign with the customer's name

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
650342
Languages
English
French
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Siena best suited for?

This private tour in Siena is perfect for travellers who are fascinated by local traditions and want to experience the unique Palio horse race. It's ideal for those who enjoy cultural events, historical parades, and want to connect with a local guide who is a member of one of the Contrada neighborhoods. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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