Useful information on tours and experiences in Siena

Yes, you can rely on two centers of licensed tour guides:

• Siena and Tuscany Tour Guides Center: info@guidesiena.it | (+39) 0577.43273 | www.guidesiena.it)
• Federagit Siena: federagitsiena@gmail.com | (+39) 334.8418736 |

For a tour inside the Monumental Complex of the Siena Cathedral, reservations can be made through the Opera del Duomo at (+39) 0577.286300.

There is no official audio guide from the Municipality of Siena. However, there are information panels in Italian and English at the main points of interest and audio guides available for visiting the city's museums.

No. Due to the layout of the historic center, there are no tourist train services or hop-on-hop-off buses available. The historic center can be explored on foot.

Yes, day trips in Chianti, Val d'Orcia, and other areas are organized by local agencies and tour operators. You can check some of the available offers at https://www.visittuscany.com/it/organizza.

Yes, wineries, wine shops, wine bars, and oil mills often organize tasting experiences. More information about the available options can be found at https://www.vetrina.toscana.it/

The Treno Natura is the historic train that travels along the Val d’Orcia Railway, featuring vintage carriages and a steam locomotive. Departures occur on scheduled dates from the Siena station, often coinciding with local festivals and events. The trips are day-long and are organized by the Visione del Mondo Agency (https://www.visionedelmondo.com/blog/ba_location/treno-natura/), which should be contacted for reservations and information.

Yes, there are several cookery schools that organise courses for visitors. You can find some names in the "Experiences" section of our website or on the Visit Tuscany website (visittuscany.com)

Yes, the "truffle hunt" with a truffle hunter and dog mainly takes place in the Crete Senesi (area of San Giovanni d’Asso) and in Val di Merse. You can find some offers on the Visit Tuscany website (link: visittuscany.com).

Yes, some historic shops in the center are open for visits, but it is necessary to contact them directly to check the experiences they offer. Discover all the available virtual reality experiences in the “Experiences” section of our website.