Useful information for organizing a trip to Siena

Free of charge at the Tourist Information Office (IAT Office) in Piazza del Campo 7 and, when it is open, at the information kiosk in Piazza Gramsci. The map and other information material can also be downloaded from the brochure section of the Visit Siena website (+link).

• Tourist Information Office: Piazza del Campo, 7/8 (Palazzo Berlinghieri). Contact: tel. (+39) 0577 292222, email: siena.iat@terredisiena.it
  Open every day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Information kiosk: Piazza Gramsci.
  Open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm from 15 May to 15 October and from 8 December to 6 January.

Is it safe to walk around alone late in the evening?

Yes, Siena is considered a safe city, including in the evening. The usual precautions against petty theft apply in crowded areas, especially on Palio and market days.

There is no single best time to visit Siena: it all depends on what you are looking for. Spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) let you discover the city in a mild climate and with fewer crowds. July and August coincide with the Palio, so they are busy, crowded months when services and opening hours may change. Winter (November–March), on the other hand, is a magical time, full of theatre, music and sports events.