Free self-guided walk · Siena

Campo to Duomo

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

Distance
0.8 km
Walking time
10 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Siena on foot.

Climb the Torre del Mangia for the view.

  • Terrain: Hilly, with steep lanes.
  • Best time: Morning, before the day-trippers.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Piazza del Campo

    Start in the shell-shaped square.

  2. Torre del Mangia

    The tower of the town hall.

  3. Via di Città

    A street of Gothic palaces.

  4. Siena Cathedral

    The striped marble cathedral.

  5. Santa Maria della Scala

    Finish at the old hospital museum.

Tips

  • The cathedral floor is fully uncovered only for part of the year.
  • Cathedral tickets cover several sites.
  • Lanes are steep; wear good shoes.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.