Siena Cathedral Private Tour: Explore Unfinished Italian Art and Architecture
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11 Ratings
Siena
Discover the captivating history and unfinished beauty of Siena Cathedral on a private tour. Marvel at the intricate marble floor, Michelangelo's statues, and stunning frescoes by Pinturicchio and Raffaello.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Duomo di Siena - You will meet the guide in front of the Cathedral’s facade, at the central bronze portal.
    The guide will introduce you this magnificent church from the outside and then you will discover her beauties from the inside.
What's Included
  • Explore Siena Cathedral’s floor and Piccolomini Library
  • Admire masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini
  • Skip-the-line access to the cathedral
  • Exclusive 2-hour private tour with a local guide
  • Comprehensive interior and exterior tour of the cathedral
What's Not Included
  • Cathedral entrance ticket, price may change during the year (from 5 euros)
Additional Information

The grand Siena Cathedral towers over Piazza Duomo and is where your tour kicks off. Following an introductory conversation about the intricate façade adorned with statues that represent philosophers, prophets, and sibyls as if they are in a conversation, your guide will narrate the tale of why this Cathedral remains incomplete. As the tour progresses within the Cathedral, you’ll get a chance to marvel at the engraved marble mosaic tiles, exquisite Michelangelo’s sculptures, the St. John the Baptist Chapel that hosts a piece by Donatello, and the Bernini’s Chigi Chapel, alongside murals and artwork. An exclusive journey inside the captivating Piccolomini Library is guaranteed to be a memorable experience. The wall paintings by Pinturicchio and Raffaello bring to life episodes from the biography of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who later became Pope Pius II. Should you visit during the time when the floor is exposed, the guide will also introduce and expound on a few of the dome’s panels, brought to life by Sienese artist Domenico Beccafumi.

  • Participants will walk for short distances
  • In case of wheelchairs and pushchairs please let us know in advance, so that we can organize the tour in the best possible way
  • A dress code is required to enter the Cathedral. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered.
  • Due to unexpected closing of the Cathedral or force majeure, we might change the itinerary prior notice
  • In case of large groups, radios are required to enter in the Cathedral; we can book and provide them with a small surcharge
Location
Piazza del Duomo, 1
Piazza del Duomo
Departure Point: in front of the facade at the central bronze portal Address: Siena, Piazza del Duomo, 1 Return point: Tour ends inside the Cathedral
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Joanne_b
May 29, 2023
Must see - Our tour guide was incredible! She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful! Seeing the Duomo was magnificent, especially with our tour guides deep understanding of the history and significance of the church.
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John_b
May 10, 2023
A fantastic experience - The Cathedral is stunning and our guide was so knowledgeable and informative. A great couple of hours and so much better with a personal guide. Very good!
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Sean_r
Jul 8, 2022
Tremendous guide made Duomo come alive! - Tremendous guide (Giulia) made this fascinating, tailored to our interests and a highlight of our trip to Italy. The Duomo is a real gem of history and art.
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Masako_m
May 27, 2022
Wonderful Siena experience - Our guide, Shaklo was really knowledgeable, funny and nice! I did not expect much besides learning about the cathedral, but she walked us around the town too. We learned a lot about Siena and the people in Siena!
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Liora_a
May 19, 2022
Beautiful time in Sienna - Shaklo is a great tour guide and we had a wonderful time with her. She has a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge about sienna. We hear bed soon much and saw beautiful parts of Sienna.
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Matthew_l
Jul 31, 2018
This was an amazing tour and yet... - <p>This was an amazing tour and yet, exhausting as well. We really enjoyed our tour guide and his heart for history and the city. He was an excellent tour guide and really enjoyed the journey. Lots of walking for sure on this one and note: walking to the top of this one is intense but, worth it for sure.</p>
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Lisa_d
Sep 25, 2022
Beautiful Cathedral - Very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. We all enjoyed it a great deal. The separate stories about statues and architecture were great.
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