This Tuscan hill town will transport you back to the Middle Ages. Siena's grand cathedral, built in the 1200s, has treasured artworks and marvelous marble floors. The Piazza del Campo, the main town square, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's also home to the Palio, perhaps the most infamous horserace in the world. No goofy hats and mint juleps here—this is a medieval tradition involving bareback riders racing on cobblestones (so as you might imagine, it's quite dangerous). Siena is an easy daytrip by train from Florence, just 43 miles away.
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Siena's main square is the site of the famous Palio horse races that take place in July and August.
The vast bustling Piazza del Campo in Siena is famous for the Palio horse races which attract thousands of visitors each year and must be a truly awesome spectacle. This is a most interesting city to explore for the spiders-web of streets that circumnavigate the Piazza lead to quite unexpected places, shops, churches and beautiful vistas. A photographers dream where sunlight and shadow enhances the beauty of the architecture at all times throughout the day. Siena is a must, and don’t cut your visit short for there’s much to see and do.
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Become an Tuscan Food & Wine Lover in less than 2 hrs! Join one of the daily food tours (at noon) or wine tasting sessions (at 4 pm) with a professional Sommelier and taste the typical foods of Siena & wines from all over Tuscany & learn loads of helpful details. The classes are fun and informative at the same time, are in English and run daily (except Sundays).
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Tuscan Escapes is situated in the Siena's old center. We operate daily Tours and Activities departing from town as well as Private services throughout central Tuscany. Our aim is to guide you through this charming region and help you to experience the love of “the little things” that decorate the Tuscan way of life.
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The magnificent complex of the Cathedral of Siena, its Duomo, houses a series of some of the most important monuments of the European artistic panorama. With its more than one million visitors every year, the Cathedral without a doubt represents the fulcrum of the entire complex, while other significant elements include the Crypt, the Baptistery and the Museo dell'Opera, all part of the impressive mass formed by the "Duomo Vecchio" (Old Cathedral), and the "Duomo Nuovo" (New Cathedral). Visitors will travel along a memorable itinerary to the discovery of self and the truth of faith through culture and art, the result of more than a millennium of Western history.
We walked over to the ticket office to get the tickets for the Duomo, museum, Baptistry and Crypt, and we were blown away with our tour guides! We have seen all the major churches and Cathedrals in Italy, and many of the lesser-knowns, too, and nothing comes anywhere close to this one! Each has it's own unique style, but this one was the most memorable for me! The interior tour was brilliantly executed and our tour guides made us feel like private guests getting a unique inside tour! I could go back every day and see something new! They cover different parts of the floor at different times, so one would need to go at different times to see it all.
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Chianti wine tours,Brunello wine tours,Sightseeing tours in Tuscany,Hire with driver in Tuscany Tuscany for us is first of all a passion.Everyday living here we have the possibility to discover something magic(a castle hidden in the forest,a new winery,a church abandoned in the countryside,a family owned Trattoria)and we love to share our knowledge with you : ToUrSCANY
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We Drive You Tuscany, specializes in wine tours, cultural tours and transfers for individuals, couples and small groups - allowing you and your friends to relax and optimize your time in Tuscany. With a wide range of tour options, we can customize itineraries to your exact wishes, all with door-to-door service. Our friendly and knowledgeable guides will ensure your time in Tuscany is a relaxed and enjoyable experience you'll never forget.
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Franco Fadda Tours & Activities Snc is a fully licensed and insured Italy-based Travel Agency. You're staying in Siena (or near by) and want to dedicate a day touring the wine regions?! Spend the day in the company of a local wine passionate and perhaps with a few other wine travelers. Discover the most beautiful landscapes, the most ancient castles, the most amazing restaurants and, of course, the best wineries in all of Tuscany. Franco is a native Tuscan, born and raised in Siena, and he knows the Tuscan countryside better than anyone. Before starting Franco Tours, Franco was a farmer, working the very land so many come to see. For Franco, guiding visitors through Tuscany is like showing off his home.
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More and more people are choosing the hot air balloon as an experience to share or give to loved ones on special occasions. Suitable for all ages
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Grape Tours’ wine tours from Siena are private wine tours to different regions, as for example Montalcino, Montepulciano, Chianti Classico or San Gimignano.
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Electric bike rental. E-bike tours with Professional Guide on booking. With our e- bikes you will visit in a inusual way Siena and its lands: Chianti, Val d'Orcia, Val di Merse, Val d'Arbia, Crete Senesi, Via Francigena.
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