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Siena self-guided walking tour

Siena's Heart of Brick: Pride, Faith, and Bankers

Experience Siena like a local on this relaxed walking tour through medieval alleys. Discover architectural treasures from the magnificent Cathedral to the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and uncover the secrets of the world's oldest bank. This tour blends major sights with hidden corners, telling a story of power, faith, and the city's fierce independence.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
104minutes
2.9 kmdistance
13stops
Audio guideFormat
Siena's Heart of Brick: Pride, Faith, and Bankers
Francesco Bini / CC BY-SA 4.0

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Siena without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Siena walking tour

Map for Siena walking tour with 13 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Santa Maria della Scala, Siena Cathedral, Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, piazza del Campo, and 9 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Santa Maria della Scala in Siena
    Jastrow / Public domain

    1Santa Maria della Scala

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1998 · Wikidata

  2. Siena Cathedral in Siena
    Holger Uwe Schmitt / CC BY-SA 4.0

    2Siena CathedralChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1196 · Style: Gothic architecture · Height: 77 m · Wikidata

  3. Palazzo Chigi-Saracini in Siena
    Joanbanjo / CC BY-SA 3.0

    3Palazzo Chigi-Saracini

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Architect: Arturo Viligiardi · Wikidata

  4. piazza del Campo in Siena
    Mark Sehnert / Public domain

    4piazza del CampoSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  5. Palazzo Pubblico in Siena
    Holger Uwe Schmitt / CC BY-SA 4.0

    5Palazzo PubblicoCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Style: Gothic architecture · Wikidata

  6. Torre del Mangia in Siena
    Myrabella / CC BY-SA 3.0

    6Torre del MangiaMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1338 · Style: medieval architecture · Height: 102 m · Wikidata

  7. Loggia della Mercanzia in Siena
    Andrzej Otrębski / CC BY-SA 4.0

    7Loggia della Mercanzia

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  8. Palazzo Tolomei in Siena
    Jordiferrer / CC BY-SA 4.0

    8Palazzo TolomeiCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  9. Palazzo Salimbeni in Siena
    DV / CC BY-SA 3.0

    9Palazzo SalimbeniAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Architect: Giuseppe Partini · Style: Sienese school · Wikidata

  10. Santuario di Santa Caterina in Siena
    Sailko / CC BY 3.0

    10Santuario di Santa CaterinaChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1700 · Style: Renaissance architecture · Named after: Catherine of Siena · Wikidata

  11. Fontebranda in Siena
    Alessandro Romani / Public domain

    11Fontebranda

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  12. Basilica of San Domenico in Siena
    Francesco Bini / CC BY-SA 4.0

    12Basilica of San DomenicoChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1226 · Style: Gothic architecture · Named after: Saint Dominic · Wikidata

  13. Fortezza Medicea in Siena
    jeffwarder / CC BY-SA 3.0

    13Fortezza MediceaCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1561 · Style: Renaissance architecture · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Siena — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Santa Maria della Scala, Siena Cathedral, Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Santa Maria della Scala and ends at Fortezza Medicea. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 104 minutes for 13 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.