Siena Cathedral & Piccolomini Library Ticket with City Audio Tour

Siena, Italy
Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Entry ticket and a self-guided audio tour of Siena are available via the WeGoTrip app. You’ll receive an email with a link to download the app, which includes your ticket and a digital guide with maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary. Please download the tour in advance.

(!) Note: The cathedral ticket is included in the app, but the in-cathedral audio guide uses a separate app.

After visiting the cathedral, explore Siena’s cobblestone streets. See Piazza del Campo with its iconic shell shape, Palazzo Salimbeni, Accademia Musicale Chigiana, and finish at the Medici Fortress, a historic cultural landmark.

Along the way, discover stories of elegant fountains, renowned Renaissance painters, and the world-famous academy, immersing yourself in the city’s rich history and culture.

What's included

  • Entry to the Piccolomini Library — via the WeGoTrip app
  • Entrance ticket to Cathedral of Siena — via the WeGoTrip app
  • Downloadable self-guided audio tour of Siena — via the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones are not included — please bring your own
  • In-person guide
  • Audio tour inside the cathedral is provided separately on-site

What to expect

  1. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Also known as Duomo di Siena, this is a striking Gothic cathedral famous for its black-and-white striped marble exterior and richly decorated interior. Highlights include intricate floor mosaics, sculptures by Michelangelo, and works by other Renaissance masters.
  2. Biblioteca Piccolomini
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A richly decorated Renaissance library inside Siena Cathedral, famous for its vibrant frescoes by Pinturicchio. The walls and ceilings are covered in colorful scenes depicting the life of Pope Pius II, alongside beautifully illuminated manuscripts on display.
  3. Torre del Mangia
    30m
    A tall medieval tower in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, built in the 14th century. It stands adjacent to the Palazzo Pubblico and offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding Tuscan countryside. Its name, meaning “Tower of the Eater,” comes from its first bell-ringer’s nickname.
  4. Piazza Salimbeni
    30m
    A historic square in Siena, known for its elegant Renaissance architecture and as the headquarters of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. The square is framed by notable buildings with ornate façades and features a central statue of the banker Sallustio Bandini.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self guided tour. Download the audioguide and start it at the starting point, it will navigate you through the museum.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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