Day Trip from Florence: Siena & San Gimignano Tour
Focus
What makes this tour Special
What to Expect
PRIVATE TOUR
Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only
DURATION
7 hours
START TIME
09:00
PRIVATE DRIVER
Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Private Driver included throughout the tour
KID FRIENDLY
This tour is suitable for kids of all ages
ENTRANCE TICKETS
No entrance tickets are needed! Enjoy your tour!
GENERIC INFORMATION
Please don't forget to inform the guide in case of food intolerances or special dietary restrictions before the tour starts.
- Private Tour with a Driver Guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- Visit Siena with a Licenced Guide (3 hours)
- Lunch in a Typical Trattoria in Siena
- Free time in San Gimignano
- Round trip from Rome (available upon request)
Sites you’ll visit
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San Gimignano
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Siena
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Piazza del Campo
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Siena Duomo
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The scent of cypress, the glow of Tuscan light, the echo of footsteps on worn stone—San Gimignano lingers in every sense. Private tours orchestrate these impressions into a journey of pure elegance.
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The sound of footsteps on terracotta, the glow of marble against a Tuscan sky, the scent of wine drifting from vaulted cellars—Siena is experienced through the senses. Private tours orchestrate these impressions into an encounter of elegance and depth.
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Piazza del Campo in Siena, renowned for its distinctive fan shape, is one of Italy’s most revered public spaces. It’s the heart of the city and the venue for the famous Palio horse race. Flanked by inviting cafes and impressive Gothic architecture like the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia, it's steeped in a rich history and vibrant local culture.
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Siena's Duomo, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is one of Italy's most impressive cathedral structures. Known for its impressive gothic architecture and white-black marble facade, it houses remarkable artworks including Nicola Pisano's pulpit, Duccio's stained glass window, and a magnificent inlaid marble floor. It testifies to Siena's significant role in Italian art history.
Tour description
After being picked up from your Florence hotel, the day will start with a trip to Florence's historic rival, Siena! A UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to the Palio, the cities famous horse race held twice every year. Your guide will meet you from the car and take you on a private walking tour, lasting 3 hours. You'll see and be explained highlights of the medieval city by a real expert, including seeing the Duomo, Basilica of Saint Dominico, the baptistry and beautiful Piazza's. After a lunch in Siena, comprising of an a la carte menu with wine, your driver will take you to the Middle Ages Manhattan, the hill top village so beautiful that it is a stop on the Via Francigena Pilgrimage route. San Gimignano. Walk around this Fairy-tail village full of history full towers and peaceful piazza's. Discover a Gelateria once awarded as “The Best Gelato in the World" - Be sure to try the famous local Saffron flavour.
You'll then be driven through the Tuscany hilled countryside, enjoying vast vineyard views on your way back to Florence.
Useful information
Full Refund Cancellation Policy
The policies are included and non-optional.
- Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
- Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.
