Siena Walking Tour: Exploration of Medieval Heritage with Chianti Wine & Food Tasting
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Siena
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Siena, exploring its medieval heritage and indulging in a delightful Chianti wine and food tasting experience. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and local traditions in this enchanting Tuscan city.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fortezza Medicea - Hello to everyone,

Welcome to the Gem of Tuscany, Siena.

I will take you for a wonderful walk and show you the gems that this city has offer, like “the oldest bank of the world” and the beautiful medieval square of Piazza del Campo considered UNESCO world heritage.

During our tour you will try some local food and wine like the famous Chianti, Pecorino cheese, Salame toscano, Finocchiona, handmade bread, prosciutto and typical sweets made in Siena known as Ricciarelli.

We will discover together the myths, legends, and secrets of this medieval town and we will have the occasion to see very iconic neighborhoods and street where normally locals spend their time with friends and family.

This will be your occasion to live the city like a local.

What's Included
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Snacks
  • Shopping Assistance
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Duomo di Siena Entry Ticket €12.00
Additional Information

Join me in exploring Siena, the Jewel of Tuscany.

Allow me to guide you through the wonders nestled within this city, including ‘the world’s oldest bank’ and the stunningly preserved medieval Piazza del Campo, a UNESCO-recognized heritage site.

Highlights of our adventure will include:

  • An observation point boasting views of the entire city
  • Piazza Salimbeni
  • Piazza del Campo
  • Piazza Tolomei
  • Perspectives on the Cathedral
  • Sampling traditional cuisine paired with Chianti wine.

During our journey, you will relish regional delights such as the renowned Chianti, Pecorino cheese, Salame toscano, Finocchiona, home-baked bread, prosciutto, and Siena’s signature sweet treat, Ricciarelli.

Together, we’ll delve into the mysteries, tales, and hidden treasures of this medieval town, with opportunities to visit quintessential neighborhoods and streets where locals typically gather for camaraderie and familial bonding.

This is your chance to experience the city through the lens of a local and wholeheartedly embrace its traditions.

  • Rain or shine tour will be active
Location
Hotel NH Siena
Via La Lizza
Our Meeting point will be in front of the NH SIENA HOTEL (the Guide will be standing outside). We suggest to type NH Hotel Siena on google maps to find us.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sactownkings
Jun 5, 2024
An enjoyable and enlightening stroll in beautiful Siena - Our guide Sylvia provided my wife and I and several other people with a great tour of places we had not yet seen in Siena. Sylvia has lived in Siena for several decades and is extremely knowledgeable regarding the history, culture and food of Siena and the surrounding area. We spent several hours together and learned a lot in a very relaxed, conversational walking tour. We really enjoyed hearing about the evolution of events that have led up to the 17 contradas that now exist in Siena and the current competition that takes place in the form of the Palio. Sylvia explained the intricacies of how the race is set up, all the pageantry that exists around it. It really gave us a great sense of the two events that happen every summer. The food and drink were excellent (crostini, local pizza, meats and cheeses, wines and gelato) - the reward for an enjoyable couple hours strolling through the city. We especially enjoyed seeing the recently discovered centuries-old wine cellar at the Cantina del Brunello and enjoyed sampling the wonderful variety of food prepared at Il Dragoncello di massimo lo coco. Needless to say, we would recommend this tour with gusto.
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Thomas_g
Jun 5, 2024
A couple hours well spent in Siena - Our food tour with Sylvia was delightful. She knows Siena very well and provided us with fabulous insights into the history and culture of the city. My wife and I saw many parts of the city we had never seen and met such nice people in the shops where we stopped for food (Crostini, flat bread, meats, cheeses, wine and gelato). So much food we had to bring some back to the hotel. The recently discovered centuries old wine cellar at Cantina del Brunello was a real highlight. Really a great way to spend a couple hours of our 5-day stay in Siena! Thanks again Sylvia!! Tom and Sheila
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Chalawnda_k
May 26, 2024
Cool Experience - The professional and kind customer service of the tour operators were awesome! Also, met some really nice people on the balloon ride as well.
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Doctorsheila
May 25, 2024
Good time! - It was great to learn some Siena history and also the gelato and food tastings were very nice. Julie was our guide and she was great!
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Faye_b
May 14, 2024
Excellent food and cultural introduction to Siena - Elly’s general knowledge of Siena was impressive and her delivery was clear and interesting. Gelato and food, wine tastings were delicious and hosts showing us the Palio race was fascinating too. A most enjoyable morning in Siena thank you
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Keith_s
May 6, 2024
Great Tour Guide - Our tour guide NORAD was knowledgeable, pleasant and engaging which made this tour great. He was on time and managed the 2 hours efficiently.
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Rebekah_b
May 3, 2024
Beautiful Walking Tour of Historic Siena - It was a little difficult to find the meeting site. Maybe better to list front of the Hotel Siena. However, our tour guide, Morad, was AMAZING. His historical knowledge was unparalleled. The tour was wonderful and the tasting were so hospitable and congenial. Just a great experience!
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Clair_m
May 1, 2024
Great tour - Morad was professional and shared fun stories about Siena vs Florence, the local food culture and his delivery during the tour was great.
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Chloekc7175un
May 1, 2024
Highly recommended and authentic to the region - Julie was an excellent guide with extensive knowledge on the general history of Siena as well as a thorough knowledge on the history of food and wine throughout the region. The venues visited were thoughtfully selected and produce was of a very high standard. Highly recommended.
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Rachel_s
May 18, 2024
Very enjoyable and informative tour - food and wine also very nice. - Was a very small group so very intimate. Angie was a great guide. We were late because of confusion with our bus and then needing to get taxi. The tour operator was able to support us to catch up with Angie and the other participants so we did not miss out. Very informative tour on the location as well as the food and wine. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour company. .
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