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Siena’s Palio Horse Race Including City Tour and Dinner
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10 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Participate in one of the most important events in Italy, the Palio di Siena! This biannual horse race in Siena is an electric display of Italian pageantry and Sienese pride. Your local guide will tour you around the city while explaining the origins of the famous Palio celebration before taking you to Piazza del Campo, where the historic pre-race parade and the exciting race take place.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Dinner
- Palio horse-race access
- Walking tour of Siena city center
- Transportation by bus or minibus
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Look for our myTour guide in Villa Costanza, near to 'The Florence Gate' Coffee shop.
Start time
12:30 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Siena
Discover the city of Siena, a medieval city with its architectural, artistic and cultural heritage. Explore the city of Palio, famous horse-race involving the various contradas (districts) of Siena.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Centro Storico di Siena
Visit the marvellous city centre of Siena, pass by some charming boutiques, taste some local typically produced food and wines and visit its main attraction in Piazza del Duomo: Siena's Cathedral.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Salimbeni
Discover the square with the worldwide known ancient bank, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, and admire the statue of the great economist and politician Sallustio Bandini.
• Admission Ticket Free
Via di Citta
Walk through the main street of Siena's city center, Via di Città, and take your time to visit some boutiques and to enjoy a coffee or ice cream in a local caffetteria.
• Admission Ticket Free
Torre del Mangia
Look at this remarkable tower, next to Palazzo Pubblico, overlooking the famous Piazza del Campo.
• Admission Ticket Free
Piazza del Campo
Enjoy the worldwide famous Palio horse-race in Piazza del Campo, one of Siena's main squares and attractions. The Palio is typically held twice a year and it is the most awaited event in Siena for its local inhabitants but not only.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico
Pass by Siena's municipal building, 'Palazzo Pubblico', standing in the shell-shaped square, 'Piazza del Campo'.
• Admission Ticket Free
Fonte Gaia
Admire this marvellous fountain in Piazza del Campo, the famous square in the city center of Siena
• Admission Ticket Free
Duomo di Siena
Be enchanted by the spectacular view of Siena Cathedral, one of the main attractions of its historic city center. If you have time, don't miss out the chance to visit its interior, decorated with frescos and sculptures by great artists from the past.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring a bottle of water
- Sunhat and sunglasses are recommended
Operated by myTour in Italy
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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