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Home to medieval hilltop towns and fertile vineyards, Tuscany is widely considered the jewel in Italy’s crown. On this tour, visit the beautiful Tuscan towns of Pienza and Montepulciano, and enjoy a complete immersion in authentic Italian culture and cuisine. With travel from your Chianti or Siena hotel, sample local wines in historic cellars and savor a delicious lunch in a traditional Montepulciano winery.

Explore Siena’s historical highlights and iconic cathedral on a private walking tour of the historic center. This short but comprehensive tour is designed for curious travelers who want to maximize their limited time in this Tuscan city. As you admire Piazza San Domenico, Torre del Mangia, and other local treasures, your guide will provide illuminating commentary that takes you out of the guidebook and into medieval Tuscany.

Explore Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning landscapes, art, and rich food traditions on this private tour. Visit Montalcino, home of the renowned Brunello wine, where you'll enjoy a guided winery tour and lunch. Then, head to Montepulciano, a medieval city with Renaissance palaces and sweeping valley views, famous for its Vino Nobile wine. Enjoy wine tastings in both towns while taking in their historical and scenic beauty.

Siena is one of Tuscany’s most picturesque medieval towns and this private walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed center, stroll around lively Piazza Del Campo, and admire landmarks such as San Domenico Basilica, Palazzo Tolomei, and Cathedral of Siena.

This is the tour of the most ancient Etruscan and Roman Maremma which has remained intact over time. The Middle Ages are well represented both in Pitigliano and in Sovana. We explore Pitigliano, a city "excavated" in the tuff that stands on a natural platform. The city is called "Little Jerusalem" because it hosted an important Jewish community twice. Possibility to visit the Synagogue. Admission not included. Guided walk in Sovana, an enchanted city and an authentic medieval village. We will see very ancient early medieval churches. Entrances not included. The thermal and healing spring attracts users from all over the world. Here you can breathe authenticity, history and rurality. Breathtaking views. Spectacular wines. The villages we will visit preserve the characteristics of Tuscany and its inhabitants still speak the ancient dialects. Possibility to visit an excellent cellar. Cost not included. Possibility to have lunch on the farm. Cost not included.

Fiat 500 represents the emblem of Italian Style. Shape, size and its unique charm make of this car a special and authentic symbol beyond it’s simple use as a vehicle. Ideal both on city’s tiny alleys and on the famous country-side windy roads. We will be visiting typical medieval villages, get in touch with local wine and food producers as well as artisans, and stop along the way to take some picturesque photos that will become indelible memories. An experienced tour guide will lead you around and show you the way as only a local can. The tour ends in a local farm where we will be hosted by a family that has been living there since centuries, producing their own wine, Chianti Classico. We will have the chance to visit the property including the cellar and then relax where a traditional Tuscan lunch will be served, all accompanied by their wines. Pick up and drop off from your accomodation in Siena included.

Travel off-road through the Chianti valley on this day-long Tuscan wine tour. As your guide drives a vintage SUV, you'll gaze out at the gentle green hills and grapevine groves that typify the landscape. Stop at a few wineries to sample several varietals of wine along with local products such as honey and olive oil, then relax over a traditional Tuscan picnic for lunch at your final stop.

Experience a side of Italy rarely available to visitors when you take a cooking class in the Chianti wine region. During your private session, discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine, from sauces to tiramisu. After dining on the food you just learned to make, continue on to a vineyard for a complimentary wine tasting and pairing lesson. Round-trip transport from Siena is included for your convenience.

A two hours enchanting walk, discovering Siena most beloved places. Start in front of the Basilica San Domenico, where the relics of St. Catherine are kept, then continues towards her ancient house. Stroll in the characteristic streets and reach the Cathedral. Decide with your guide if you want to enter shortly to see the unique marble floor and artworks by Donatello, Bernini and Michelangelo. Arrive at the famous Piazza del Campo, the main square, where the Palio (horse race), takes place twice a year. Discover this medieval tradtion and understand why it is so important for the Sienese. The Town Hall is an example of Italian architecture, which houses the important city museum. Admire also the Joyfull Fountain and listen to funny anecdotes about the mysterious river called "Diana". At the end of the tour visit our location in an historic palace, Palazzo Scotti, where you can take amazing pictures from our exclusive windows overlooking Piazza del Campo. Relax and enjoy your time!

Cover both the culture and cuisine of one of Tuscany’s most intact medieval hilltowns with this Siena walking tour that includes food tastings along the way. Choose a private or small-group tour and meet your guide in the heart of the city to take in highlights like Piazza del Campo and the cathedral, pausing to sample savory and sweet local specialties.

Discover the island of Iceland at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore Siena discovering monuments such as Piazza Tolomei, Via Citta or the Duomo of the city. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with + 12 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - You can purchase tickets and tickets for the different spaces without leaving the app. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

This is a city walking tour that will give you the occasion the see this city from the eyes of a local. Your Guide is a certificate professional that has lived and worked in Siena for many years and can give you a full immersion view on the traditions of the city. 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. You will try 3 different flavors of Artisan Gelato & Tuscan wines. At the end of the tour our guide if requested will give you some great recommendation like the best restaurants or any other activities to do in Siena.

Make pizza and gelato like a pro during a 3-hour cooking class in Florence, with optional round-trip transport from Lucca. With the help of a local chef, you’ll create a pizza from scratch: kneading the dough, making the sauce, and baking it to crisp perfection. Learn about the art of gelato making and the importance of quality ingredients, then sit down to eat your creations with drinks. The full experience, with transport from Lucca, lasts five hours.

Experience the enchantment of Siena with an enthusiastic local guide on this private tour. Discover famous sites such as Duomo di Siena, Piccolomini Library, and Piazza del Campo, while revealing secret treasures on your journey. This personalized, adjustable tour allows you to explore Siena in your style, featuring expert suggestions and captivating narratives that animate the city’s history.

Participate in the Tuscan tradition of grape stomping on a private four-hour tour in the Chianti hills. Explore a local vineyard with your private guide and discover the winemaking process. In addition to living out your Italian dreams of crushing grapes with your bare feet, you’ll also enjoy a wine tasting, along with a homemade lunch.

Castiglione della Pescaia is a fortified village overlooking the sea, a balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. From here you can enjoy a panorama of rare beauty, among the most "rich and sweet in the Maremma". The view ranges from the Uccellina mountains to the heights of Punta Ala, from the coast drawn between the intense green of the pine forest and the blue of the sea; below, in the plateau (ancient kingdom of Lago Prile), the marsh of the Diaccia Botrona stretches out, with the elegant and evocative Red House in the foreground, one of the most representative examples of civil engineering that recalls the impressive reclamation work desired and built under the Lorraine. The well-preserved village has exposed stone streets, ancient portals, niches and arcades that chase each other ... all enclosed by mighty turreted walls. Castiglione della Pescaia is one of the most efficient tourist resorts of the Tyrrhenian Sea and in its canal port cradled fishermen's boats and "habituès" boats.

Surround yourself with the unrivaled scenery of Valle de Orcia while trying some of its epicurean delights on a private tour from Siena. Begin in the hill town of Montalcino, where you'll sip on locally produced wine at a popular winery. Later, head to the historic center of UNESCO-listed Pienza, where you'll enjoy free time to explore independently. A typical Tuscan lunch, cheese tasting, and hotel pickup are included.

The perfectly intact medieval center of Siena is stuffed with important historic sights, and it’s hard to know where to begin. Get your bearings and touch on the top attractions in just a few hours with this private walking tour. Stroll through the cobblestone streets with a guide so you can focus on the architecture rather than a map and marvel at highlights like the Piazza del Campo and cathedral.

On this private walking tour you will explore a city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will visit its most important places, such as the Siena Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, Torre del Mangi, Fonte Gaia, Market Square. The beautiful city of Siena is famous not only for its beautiful, historic buildings and the picturesque landscape that surrounds it, but also for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and, of course, the Palio, the famous horse race held in the city twice a year.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden, but no less fascinating places than Siena and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauties of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be customized, to be browsed whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends. N.B. In the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the normal route of the Top 10 in Siena is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

Discover the most beautiful places in Siena together with our professional photographer and our tour leader who will take you wonderful photos at Piazza San Domenico in the historic center, the Duomo and Piazza del Campo You will not be a passive spectator, but you will be the center of attention, free to enjoy the city without hindrances such as cameras and various devices. Once the tour is over the photographic material will be shared telematically already edited.

The entire historic center of Siena has been declared a World Heritage Site, if you desire to feel the atmosphere of a unique medieval town this is the place to be, you will effectively walk in a giant, open-air museum celebrating the Gothic style. This 3 hour walking group tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, our English- speaking tour guide will lead you to discover the beauties and stories of this picturesque medieval town. You will learn about the Francigena road, the ancient route that in medieval times connected Canterbury to Rome, understand the Contrade way of think and the importance of the Palio, admire gothic buildings and cathedrals, see the oldest bank in the world, discover fossils imprinted in marble, unravel the mystery of the Sator magic square. At the end of the tour you will feel transported in another time and will desire to spend more time immersed in this gothic dream.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden, but no less fascinating places than Siena and its districts and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauties of each district from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be customized, to be browsed whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends. N.B. During the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the 17 Fontanine di Contrade route is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

Fascinating walk to discover Siena, the most famous monuments and the least known and most precious places. We will walk through alleys and medieval streets, we will talk about Palio and Contrade, noble palaces, famous painters, Francigena and illustrious characters. Towers, medieval houses, squares and ancient sources. Monte dei Paschi, the famous Duomo with its masterpieces, the Ancient hospital and the noble public palace. I wait for you for a pleasant and interesting private tour of the city of Siena