A Free Walking Tour of Siena You Can Do Yourself
Visit Siena Guide editorial··6 min read
Siena rewards aimless walking, but a loose plan helps. Here is a 2-hour route hitting all the essentials.
# A Free Walking Tour of Siena You Can Do Yourself
Siena rewards aimless walking, but a loose plan helps. Here is a 2-hour route hitting all the essentials.
Key facts
- Start: Piazza Gramsci. Walk down via Banchi di Sopra to Croce del Travaglio.
- Turn into Piazza del Campo. Sit for 10 minutes. Look up at the Mangia.
- Up Via di Citta to Piazza del Duomo. Photograph the facade.
- Down via del Capitano, across to Piazza Tolomei, back via Banchi di Sotto.
- End: Fortezza Medicea for sunset, or back to Piazza Salimbeni.
What I tell visitors
For a deeper version with map, see our self-guided walking tour.
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Final word
Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.
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