Siena Private Walking Tour: Medieval City With Local Guide

Medieval Siena on foot, eight landmarks in two hours

A two-hour private walking tour of Siena's medieval center with a professional local guide who tailors the route as you go. You walk past Piazza del Campo and its Fonte Gaia fountain, through the Palazzo Pubblico and up Torre del Mangia, then on to the Basilica of San Francesco, Palazzo Salimbeni and the Fortezza Medicea. The guide speaks English or Italian and stays with your group only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Siena's medieval landmarks

• Visit Piazza del Campo
• See Fonte Gaia
• Pass Museo Civico
• Pass Palazzo Pubblico
• Pass Torre del Mangia
• Visit Basilica of San Francesco
• Pass Palazzo Salimbeni
• Pass Fortezza Medicea

The experience

Two hours is enough to move through Siena's core without rushing. The tour starts at Piazza del Campo, the shell-shaped square that has anchored the city since the 13th century, then moves to Fonte Gaia and the Palazzo Pubblico complex. From there you climb Torre del Mangia (the tower that rises from the Palazzo), and continue on foot to the Basilica of San Francesco, Palazzo Salimbeni and the Fortezza Medicea. Each stop carries medieval sculpture and architecture the guide will point out as you walk.

The route is not fixed. Your guide customizes it on the spot based on what interests you and how the group wants to move through the city. This means you can linger at a landmark, skip one, or ask to see something else nearby. The guide is with your group only, so there's no joining a larger group or waiting for others to catch up.

Siena is walkable and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it, and the tour itself is suitable for all fitness levels. Entrance fees to any sites are separate. The guide's time and the route are what you're booking.

What’s included

• Private guided tour with a local guide who stays with your group only.
• customizable route based on your interests.
• guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Global Guide Services

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a guide who knows the medieval city and can adapt the stops to what interests you most, rather than following a fixed itinerary. The two-hour length works for a morning or afternoon slot without dominating your day in Siena.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is Piazza del Campo and why does the tour start there?

Piazza del Campo is the main square of Siena and has been the city's civic and social center since medieval times. Its distinctive shell shape and the Fonte Gaia fountain make it the natural entry point to understand how Siena is organized, and the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia rise directly from it.

Can I choose which landmarks to visit or skip some stops?

Yes. Your guide customizes the route on the spot based on what you want to see and how much time you want to spend at each place. If you're interested in sculpture, the guide can focus there. If you'd rather move quickly through more sites, the route adjusts to that instead.

How steep is the climb up Torre del Mangia?

Torre del Mangia is a tower with stairs inside. The climb is part of the standard route, though your guide can discuss options with you if stairs are a concern. The tower offers a view over the city once you reach the top.

Are entrance fees included in the tour price?

No. The tour price covers the guide's time and the walking route only. Any entrance fees to sites like the Palazzo Pubblico or Torre del Mangia are paid separately at each location.