Looking for a walking tour of Siena? This digital audio guide, made with a local, gives you the perfect one-day itinerary: Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral, Torre del Mangia, medieval streets, Contrade traditions, curiosities and the best local food spots. A complete self-guided tour on your smartphone.
3 to 4 hours (approx), 4 km walking (easy level)
Easy access with a simple link and password on your phone
Start whenever you want and stop/restart whenever you prefer!
You can freely use it for 3 days!
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
🇬🇧 English, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇩🇪 German, 🇫🇷 French
Siena is one of Italy’s most beautiful medieval cities, famous for its stunning Piazza del Campo, the historic Palio, narrow streets filled with centuries of stories, and the extraordinary Gothic Cathedral. From panoramic alleys to vibrant Contrade districts, Siena offers a unique blend of art, history and tradition.
These are the things I always look for when I travel, and you will find all of them in this digital guide, created together with a local to help you enjoy your own Siena walking tour at your own pace.
Over the years, I have guided thousands of travelers across Italy, and I created this guide so you can explore Siena as if you were walking with a friend who knows every hidden alley, legend, viewpoint and traditional dish.
During the tour, you will learn the stories behind Piazza del Campo and the Palio, discover the beauty of the Cathedral and its marble details, explore medieval streets shaped by the Contrade, visit landmarks such as Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia, and walk through historic areas connected to Siena’s rich artistic past.
You will also find suggestions on where to enjoy traditional Tuscan dishes such as pici, ribollita, panforte and local wines from the surrounding hills.
This self-guided audio tour combines history, culture, food and curiosities, giving you the perfect one-day itinerary to discover the authentic Siena.
What you will get inside:
What you will need:
You can start the tour whenever you want. After your purchase, you will receive an email with the access link, and you will be ready to explore Siena like a local.
✅ Digital guide to explore the city by yourself
✅ Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
✅ Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
✅Audio-guide and text in 5 different laguages (Eng, Ita, Esp, De, Fr)
✖ Headphones not included. You’ll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
✖ A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide
✖ Entrance tickets to monuments
1) Porta Camollia
One of the oldest gates of Siena and tied to a fascinating legend about the city’s origins. A perfect starting point to dive into Siena’s medieval charm!
2) Fortezza Medicea
Also known as the Forte di Santa Barbara, this fortress sits just outside the historic center. You can stroll along the ancient walls, relax on the benches and enjoy one of Siena’s most impressive panoramic views.
3) Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico
One of the most important churches in Siena! Entirely built in brick and simple on the outside, it hides centuries of devotion and history. Let’s uncover its secrets!
4) Via Fontebranda
This picturesque medieval street leads to Fontebranda, Siena’s oldest and most iconic water source. A fascinating walk through ancient stone houses and timeless atmosphere.
5) Duomo di Siena
A true masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture! The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is one of Siena’s absolute highlights — breathtaking both inside and out.
Ticket cost: from €10.50
6) Battistero di San Giovanni
Located right behind the cathedral, this baptistery (1316–1325) features an unfinished façade but an interior enriched with 15th-century frescoes and sculptures.
Ticket cost: from €18 (includes Opera Museum, Cathedral, and Facciatone)
7) Museo dell’Opera Metropolitana
A beautiful museum founded in 1869 and set inside the right nave of the “New Cathedral.” Get ready to admire extraordinary masterpieces and learn more about Siena’s artistic heritage.
Ticket cost: from €18 (combined ticket)
8) Facciatone
From the top of the museum, you can access the famous “Facciatone,” the unfinished façade of the New Cathedral. One of the most spectacular viewpoints in the entire city — don’t miss it!
Ticket cost: from €18 (combined ticket)
9) Piazza del Campo
Siena’s unmistakable symbol and one of the most beautiful medieval squares in the world. Recognized by UNESCO as the perfect example of a medieval urban layout — the famous shell shape will leave you speechless!
10) Piazza Salimbeni
It’s hard to compete with Piazza del Campo, but this elegant square holds its own charm. The star here is Palazzo Salimbeni, an excellent example of Sienese Gothic architecture and home to one of the oldest banks in the world.
11) Local Food & Restaurant Tips in Siena
Siena is paradise for food lovers! Don’t miss traditional dishes such as pici al ragù, ribollita, tagliata, cinta senese and of course the famous panforte. From cosy trattorias to historic wine bars, you’ll find amazing places loved by locals where you can enjoy authentic Tuscan flavours.
Are you looking for the best restaurants in Siena? Curious about Siena’s typical dishes? In this digital guide, you’ll find my personal favourites and the spots recommended by locals!
Spoiler Alert:
Osteria Nonna Gina: very “simple” restaurant where you can try local dishes. click here to get there!
Osteria il Vinaio: I love taverns, and this one is a perfect place to try authentic local dishes! Click here to get there!
Want to know other restaurants and other typical dishes? Get this digital guide!
Original price was: 8,00 €.7,00 €Current price is: 7,00 €.
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Right after your purchase you’ll get a mail (check spam folder too!) with a link and password that you and your group will use to activate the guide on your phone! If you still can’t access you can easily text me on whatsapp (by clicking here).
You have a link and password in your voucher that are valid for you and your group so we won’t physically meet for the digital guide and for the tour! Check first questions in this page!
Be careful: don’t put any blank space before/after your password! If you still can’t access you can easily text me on whatsapp (by clicking here).
Really simple! I’ll show you a quick demo on this link: click here!
You can activate it and access the guide even the day before your reservation 😉! That way you can already get organized and see what’s waiting for you in the experience! So, there is no specific timings: you decide!
The first tip is to reload the page! If that doesn’t work I invite you to open the guide from the “Chrome” browser !
If your connection is not very strong sometimes loading problems occur (unfortunately I can’t do much about this except invite you to try again a few minutes later!). However, consider that the audio is virtually identical to the text part!
Access will last for 3 days starting from the date of booking! This will give you plenty of time to visit your city! In addition, if you need more time you can easily text me on whatsapp (by clicking here) and I will extend your access to the guide for free!
Unfortunately no 🥲! You are going to be guided through my digital guide and you will explore the city by yourself!
In the upper right screen you can select the language by clicking on the “flag.” The languages currently available are: English, Spanish, Italian. German, French. Audio is only in English, Spanish, Italian.
Once you log into the guide, you will see a flag on top-right of the page! Click on that and select the language!
It depends on the city but in general..It’s up to you! The password is valid 3 days so you have plenty of time to explore the city! During these days you can freely start/stop/skip things : the experience is in your hands!
You can activate it and access the guide even the day before your reservation 😉! That way you can already get organized and see what’s waiting for you in the experience! So, there is no specific timings: you decide!
Sure! I created the itinerary in order to optimize it as much as possible! However you can choose to change the order as you prefer 😊. Before each attraction you will find a button with google maps directions: just get around using those!
I’m not there 😉! I will guide you through my digital guide on your phone! You are going to be guided through my digital guide and you will explore the city by yourself! You have a link and password in your voucher that are valid for you and your group!
You have a link and password in your voucher that are valid for you and your group. You can easily share link and password with them. For example if you booked 3 tickets, password will activate the guide on 3 different devices.
Unfortunately we won’t meet for our tour but I will guide you thorugh my digital guide!
At the beginning of every digital guide you will find a map that will show you the itinerary! However, you don’t need to use that one! Before every attraction / monuments included in the tour you will find a button that connects you to google map. You just press that button and you are done! Once you get to your destination you can go back to the digital guide and read/listen everything!
Unfortunately no. If a monument or attraction has a ticket to buy, you will have to buy it separately.
Sure! Final part of my digital guides is related to typical dishes and my favorite restaurant! Check it out!
Easy! Text me on WhatsApp by clicking here!
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