Private tour in Siena Virginia L
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Book with a 20% deposit
up to 6 people
3 hours
walking
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Virginia L.
Hi, my name's Virginia and I'm a fully licensed tour guide in Florence and Tuscany. I was born in...
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How could I forget the first time I went to Siena to watch the Palio in August 1986 (a bare back horse race in medieval costume around the circular Piazza del Campo). . . We found ourselves squashed into the centre of the square, shoulder to shoulder with thousands of seriously hyped up locals holding up mirrors to catch a glimpse of their horse hurtling around the dangerous race course. We couldn't see anything but a sea of delirious fans! What an introduction, an immediate throwback to medieval times with unfamiliar traditions and fierce rivalry. I was hooked and still am! A trip to Siena is one of the richest experiences you can have in Tuscany. The town with the oldest bank in the world whose ancient wealth can be seen in its spectacular monuments: the Cathedral with the most beautiful floor in the world and the new and exciting skywalk tour, the Palazzo Pubblico towering over the vast Piazza del Campo, the grand old palaces & churches lining the streets and the historic cafes full of charm!
A 3 hour morning or afternoon tour will allow you time to explore all the main sights and a special invite to one of the contrada headquarters to discover the real life behind the scenes of the Palio. Meeting place in front of the Basilica of San Domenico in Piazza San Domenico 1) Basilica of San Domenico and the relics of St. Catherine (entrance) 2) Sanctuary and birthplace of St. Catherine (entrance) 3) Piazza Salimbeni and the oldest bank in the world (from outside) 4) Piazza del Campo, which becomes the treacherous race track for the Palio of Siena twice a year. 5) Palazzo Pubblico, the stronghold of politics and government since the 1300s (from outside) 6) The dazzling Cathedral and a visit inside to admire the most beautiful floor in the world and for the brave among you the fantastic skywalk 7) A special invite into the sanctuary of the Palio in one of the Contradas headquarters to learn more about this extraordinary horse race I would be happy to customize this itinerary to satisfy your interests!
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Walking tour
1 Piazza San Domenico, Siena, Toscana, 53100 Italy
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Piazza San Domenico in front of church I will travel to Siena from Florence by Train or coach ( approx 1.15 hours) if you care to come with me.
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
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