Siena Cathedral & Piccolomini Library: Self-guided audio tour

Cathedral frescoes and Siena's Renaissance streets on your schedule

A self-guided audio tour of Siena with entry to the Cathedral and Piccolomini Library, delivered via the WeGoTrip app. Download the tour and ticket before arrival, then walk the city's cobblestone streets at your own pace, stopping at Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Salimbeni, and the Medici Fortress. The app provides maps, photos, scripts and audio commentary in English. A separate on-site audio guide is available inside the cathedral itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Piccolomini Library30m · entry included
2. Mangia Tower30m

Explore Siena Cathedral and City Highlights

• Visit Siena Cathedral interior
• See Piccolomini Library frescoes
• Walk through Piazza del Campo
• View Mangia Tower from outside
• Explore Renaissance architecture in square

The experience

Download the WeGoTrip app before you land and you skip the ticket line entirely. The app holds both your Cathedral entry and Piccolomini Library access, plus a digital guide with maps and audio commentary that plays as you walk. You move through Siena on your own time: no group pace, no fixed start, no waiting for others to catch up. The tour takes roughly two hours if you stop at each point, but you can linger at the frescoes in the Piccolomini Library or sit in Piazza del Campo as long as you want.

The Cathedral itself is a Gothic structure with black-and-white striped marble and a richly decorated interior. The Piccolomini Library inside it holds vibrant Renaissance frescoes by Pinturicchio depicting the life of Pope Pius II, alongside illuminated manuscripts. From there the audio guide leads you through the city's streets to Piazza del Campo, the shell-shaped square that anchors Siena, then past Palazzo Salimbeni and the Accademia Musicale Chigiana before finishing at the Medici Fortress. The app narrates the stories of fountains, Renaissance painters, and the city's cultural landmarks as you go.

Bring your own earphones. The app's audio guide for inside the cathedral is separate and available on-site. Public transit is nearby if you need it, and the route suits any fitness level. Because you control the timing, a free afternoon becomes enough to see the cathedral and walk the main squares without rushing.

What’s included

• Entry to Siena Cathedral and the Piccolomini Library via the WeGoTrip app.
• downloadable self-guided audio tour with maps, photos, scripts and English-language commentary.
• access to digital guides for all major stops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (under 7)

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by WGTickets

Is this one for you?Solo travelers and small groups benefit most from this format. You move through the cathedral and squares on your own schedule without waiting for a guide or a group to assemble. The app means you can pause at the frescoes as long as you want, or skip ahead if a stop doesn't hold your interest.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 7).

Can I download the tour before I arrive in Siena?

Yes, the WeGoTrip app with your ticket and audio guide should be downloaded in advance. You'll receive an email with the download link, so your entry and tour are ready when you land.

What's inside the Piccolomini Library?

The Piccolomini Library holds vibrant frescoes by Pinturicchio covering the walls and ceilings, depicting scenes from the life of Pope Pius II, along with illuminated manuscripts on display. It sits inside the Cathedral itself.

Do I need to bring earphones?

Yes, you'll need to bring your own earphones to hear the audio commentary on the app. The cathedral also offers a separate audio guide on-site if you want additional narration inside the building.

How long does the tour take?

The full route takes roughly two hours if you stop at each point, but you set your own pace. You can spend more time at any stop or move through faster depending on your interest.

What stops does the audio tour include?

The tour covers Siena Cathedral, the Piccolomini Library inside it, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Salimbeni, the Accademia Musicale Chigiana, and the Medici Fortress, with audio commentary and stories about each location.