Tuscany, Italy

Siena

Siena's medieval centre slopes into the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, home of the Palio horse race, with a striped cathedral above.

Siena: Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour
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The city on foot

Siena was Florence's great rival in the Middle Ages. Its Gothic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city spreads over three hills, so its lanes rise and fall, but the centre is compact.

What makes Siena distinctive

  • Piazza del Campo
  • The striped Duomo
  • The Palio horse race
  • Gothic palaces and lanes

Walking tours in Siena

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Terzo di Città

    The oldest district, with the cathedral.

  • Terzo di San Martino

    East of the Campo.

  • Terzo di Camollia

    North towards the city gate.

Free self-guided walk

Campo to Duomo

A free self-guided walk in Siena, from the Piazza del Campo up to the striped cathedral.

0.8 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Campo to Duomo

    Up through the lanes to the cathedral.

  2. Via di Città

    A main street of palaces.

  3. City walls

    Along the old walls to the gates.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Hilly, with steep lanes.

  • Crowds

    Busy at midday with day-trippers.

  • Palio

    The race on 2 July and 16 August fills the Campo.

When to visit

  • Spring and autumn

    Best for walking.

  • Summer

    Hot, with the Palio.

  • Winter

    Quiet and cool.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By bus

    Buses reach Florence in about 75 minutes.

  • By rail

    Trains run to Florence; the station is below the town.

Local transport

  • On foot

    The centre is mostly closed to traffic.

  • Escalators

    Link the station area with the centre.

Questions travellers ask about Siena

How many days do I need?

One or two days.

Can I see the Palio?

Yes, free in the Campo, but arrive very early; seats in stands are expensive.

Is Siena good as a day trip from Florence?

Yes, though staying lets you see it when quiet.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.