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Private Tour to Siena and San Gimignano from Rome

About this experience

It is a wonderful tour because travelers will have a comfortable, new private car and a chauffeur who will accompany travelers throughout the day, giving them information and assisting them in all their requests. Millions of people visit Siena and half of San Gimignano every year for those who want to experience a day in an entirely medieval atmosphere. With us, customers will be able to travel safely, with an educated and professional driver ready to make this tour unforgettable.

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  • Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Tour to Siena and San Gimignano from Rome
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–11 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 10 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees not included, the visit is done from the outside

Itinerary and highlights

The journey time by car , round trip to reach Siena and back to Rome is approximately 7 hours . As a first stop in Siena , travelers will be able to admire Piazza del Campo , a square surrounded by the Torre del Mangia , the Palazzo Pubblico and medieval palaces . This square is important not only for its beauty but also because the Palio di Siena is held here, a competition between the current seventeen Contrade of Siena in the form of an equestrian tournament of medieval origin. In this stage, if the customers wish, the driver will accompany them staying with them to assist them. Entrance tickets to these monuments are not included.

The Duomo of Siena is one of the most prestigious and richest European cathedrals founded in the XII century. Travelers beyond the cathedral will be able to admire the Dome and its Bell Tower. A dome unique in its architecture where there are golden statues of saints and 42 columns with the figures of patriarchs and prophets. The bell tower makes the cathedral in its perfect medieval look. The cost of the ticket is not included in the tour.

Travelers will stroll through the streets of the center where they will be able to admire the characteristic medieval streets with churches and palaces, go shopping and then choose a typical Tuscan restaurant, eat typical dishes and drink the best wines in the world. Lunch is not included in the tour price.

In San Gemignano the tour will last 2 hours. You can admire one of the highest towers that characterize this city, the Cugnanesi tower, surrounded by other lower towers that represent this medieval city.

Travelers will be able to admire this splendid church built in the 12th century, built on top of an already existing church with its bell tower where centuries ago it was also a house.

Travelers will be able to admire this small square where there is a medieval cistern. Since the Middle Ages the square has been the seat of the market.

Here customers will be able to admire this area and enjoy a beautiful Tuscan panorama, take pictures and spend some time eating an ice cream, enjoying a good glass of wine where there is an area with wine tastings.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Travelers will be picked up at the scheduled time at their hotel. The driver will wait for them in the hall.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Enjoy your Italy tour

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On this tour the driver who speaks excellent English will accompany customers in these 2 cities giving them brief historical notes.
  • Up to 3 people travel in a new comfortable car, up to 6 people in a minivan or 7-seater car. It may happen that if the travelers are 4 people including 2 adults and two children then it is possible that they travel with a comfortable 5-seater car.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr–11 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Travelers will be picked up at the scheduled time at their hotel. The driver will wait for them in the hall.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 3–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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