Historic Centre of San Gimignano
Have some free time in this stunning medieval village also declared world cultural heritage from UNESCO due to its beauty and for its tower houses. This was also known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages". You will have free time to visit everything you want in San Gimignano, such as taste one of the best ice-cream in the world at Gelateria Dondoli.
Porta San Giovanni
(Pass by)
This is one of the gate to enter the medieval hamlet
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano
During your free time you can decide to visit the beautiful Duomo located in the main square of the village. This is an extraordinary example of a well-preserved Medieval urban town, with the original old walls. This is also the main reason why UNESCO included this town into the world heritage sites.
Admission Not Included
Palazzo Pubblico e Torre Grossa
If you wish to climb one original tower house and go back to the Middle Ages then you should climb this tower. From the top the view is stunning. This wonderful landscape will seduce you with its unique skyline made of towers. Most of the tower in San Gimignano were built during the 14th century by families who wanted to demonstrate their growing power.
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Piazza della Cisterna
One of the main squares of the village, has this name cause there is a wheel in the middle of the square. Admire beautiful palaces that face the square. The old town center is full of alleys and beautiful squares, museums, palaces, churches, magnificent towers and craftsmen’s workshops.
Walls of Monteriggioni
Visit Monteriggioni from the top and take a walk in its walls. Visit the marvellous Monteriggioni castle, a medieval fortress really well-preserved that you may know also for the Assassin's Creed videogame series.
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Castello Monteriggioni
Have some free time in this ancient fortress that represent a real jewel. The Castle was built between the years 1213 and 1219 by Sienese Podestà Guelfo da Porcari so that it could guard the valleys of the rivers Staggia and Elsa.
Fortezza Medicea
(Pass by)
Admire this ancient fortress located right outside the center of Siena
Centro Storico di Siena
Spend your afternoon discovering the city of Siena and its stunning center. In the afternoon the tour continues with sightseeing in Siena. Here our official guides will lead our tour to the old city center. You will have the chance to admire the magnificent Siena Cathedral (called Duomo) and the Town Hall in the Piazza del Campo, the scenery of the world-famous Senese Palio horse race.
Piazza Salimbeni
From here you'll start your guided walking tour with a local guide. Discover the history and anecdotes of the city. The best way to do this is on foot, admiring the city's transformations over the centuries and enjoying spectacular landscapes and curious details.
Palazzo Tolomei
(Pass by)
One ancient Palace located in the heart of Siena. There will be no shortage of references to the great noble families, such as the Piccolomini, Tolomei and Salimbeni, and their palaces, the great tradition of the Palio di Siena, and also the stories of pilgrimage and sanctity that distinguish the city.
Via di Citta
(Pass by)
One of the main roads of the historical center. Pass here with your guide
Piazza del Campo
The shell-shaped famous city center - Piazza del Campo, as the locals call it is an important spot for all the civic and political life of Siena, as well as the location for celebrations. Piazza del Campo is also where the famous Palio di Siena takes place, twice a year. Ten horses, representing the main districts, race around the square for the famous Palio event .
Fonte Gaia
(Pass by)
An ancient fountain covered with white marble located in Piazza del Campo. The fountain is formed by wolves which represent the mother of Romulus and Remus, to celebrate the link to ancient Rome. The original sculpted panels are not on the square – they were removed for preservation purposes, but you can now see them at Santa Maria della Scala.
Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico
This was the government of the Republic of Siena and also nowadays represent one of the city hall of the city. Here you will find the Civic Museum of Siena which houses famous paintings and frescoes, including the “The Maestà”
Admission Not Included
Duomo di Siena
Siena’s Cathdral is one of the finest Gothic-Romanesque churches in Italy, and its beauty it's s breathtaking. From the outside you will see three portals with the central one dominated by a bronze sun and the facade is in black and white marble, which are also the colours of the city.
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Facciatone
(Pass by)
Admire this part of the Siena Cathedral. The church also houses paintings and sculptures made by Donatello, Pinturicchio and Nicola Pisano.
