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Siena, Italy

Things to Do in Siena

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

Most booked tours and tickets in Siena

Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

4.91,049 reviews9h
Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour

Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour

4.8825 reviews2h
Tuscan Cooking Class in Siena with Handmade Pasta, Wine & Dinner

Tuscan Cooking Class in Siena with Handmade Pasta, Wine & Dinner

4.8366 reviews4h
A Brunello Cooking Class with Vineyards View Winery

A Brunello Cooking Class with Vineyards View Winery

5.0350 reviews4h
Small-Group Montepulciano and Pienza Day Trip from Siena

Small-Group Montepulciano and Pienza Day Trip from Siena

4.9342 reviews8h
Discover the Medieval Charm of Siena on a Private Walking Tour

Discover the Medieval Charm of Siena on a Private Walking Tour

4.8265 reviews2h
Siena’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better

Siena’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better

4.9251 reviews3h

Top sights in Siena

  1. 1Piazza del Campo
  2. 2Siena Cathedral (Duomo)
  3. 3Torre del Mangia
  4. 4Palio Horse Race
  5. 5Pinacoteca Nazionale
  6. 6Chianti Wine Tours
  • Experience the Palio's Raw Passion: Witness the Palio horse race on July 2nd or August 16th, where the city's 17 *contrade* compete in a bareback, no-rules sprint around the Campo. The real drama unfolds in the days prior with flag-waving parades, historic rivalries, and intense neighborhood pride.
  • Marvel at Gothic Architectural Mastery: Explore the Siena Cathedral (Duomo), a stunning symphony of black and white marble. Don't miss the Piccolomini Library's vibrant frescoes, the intricate marble mosaic floor, and the panoramic views from the 'Facciatone' of the unfinished 'Duomo Nuovo'.
  • Get Lost in a Perfectly Preserved Medieval Labyrinth: Wander the 'Terzo di Città', 'Terzo di San Martino', and 'Terzo di Camollia' districts. Each has its own character, from the artisan shops near Via di Città to the quieter, residential feel of the Fontebranda area near Saint Catherine's house.

Tickets and passes in Siena

Food and drink experiences in Siena

San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni: Fully Escorted Tour, Lunch & Wine Tasting

San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni: Fully Escorted Tour, Lunch & Wine Tasting

4.5201 reviews11h
Hidden Castles & Chianti Wine Experience– Small Group

Hidden Castles & Chianti Wine Experience– Small Group

4.5187 reviews5h
Small-Group Tuscan Cooking Class with Wine & Lunch from Siena

Small-Group Tuscan Cooking Class with Wine & Lunch from Siena

4.8179 reviews4h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Siena

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tuscany from Siena

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tuscany from Siena

4.8153 reviews3h
Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting

Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting

4.9124 reviews4h
Small Group E-Bike Chianti Tour with farm lunch from Siena

Small Group E-Bike Chianti Tour with farm lunch from Siena

4.842 reviews6h

Hidden gems in Siena

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Orto de' Pecci

A peaceful, walled public garden and small farm just below the city walls, near Fontebranda.

Bottini di Siena

The city's ancient, 25km-long network of underground aqueducts dating from the 12th century.

Chiesa di San Pietro alla Magione

A small, austere Romanesque church on the Via Francigena pilgrimage route, now a Knights Templar site.

Museo delle Tavolette di Biccherna

A tiny museum in the State Archives displaying painted wooden book covers from the city's medieval tax office.

Fonte del Pescaia

A picturesque, 13th-century Gothic fountain located in a quiet park just outside the Porta Pispini gate.

Day trips from Siena

San Gimignano

40 min by bus or car

The 'Medieval Manhattan' famous for its 14 surviving stone tower houses. A beautifully preserved hill town offering stunning views, Vernaccia white wine, and a step back in time.

Montepulciano

1 hour by bus or car

A majestic Renaissance hill town renowned for its noble Vino Nobile red wine. Explore its steep main street lined with elegant palaces and wine cellars carved into the cliffs.

Crete Senesi & Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore

45 min by car

Journey into the surreal, clay-colored 'Sienese Crete' hills, a landscape of rolling biancane formations, cypress trees, and isolated farmhouses, culminating at a stunning Benedictine abbey.

Plan your Siena trip

Things to do in Siena: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Siena?+

Top sights include Piazza del Campo, Siena Cathedral (Duomo), Torre del Mangia and Palio Horse Race. Away from the crowds, try Orto de' Pecci and Bottini di Siena.

What are the most popular tours in Siena?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena (4.9 stars, 1,049 reviews); Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour (4.8 stars, 825 reviews); Siena: A Wine Tour and Tasting Experience (5.0 stars, 409 reviews).

How much do tours in Siena cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €32 and €333 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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