Useful information on how to get to and around Siena

You can reach Siena by train on the Siena–Empoli, Siena–Chiusi, and Siena–Grosseto lines. Alternatively, there are buses from Autolinee Toscane, especially from Florence, and long-distance connections from private carriers to major Italian cities.

The bus station is located in Piazza Gramsci/La Lizza. The Autolinee Toscane ticket office is at Piazza Gramsci 13, open on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Any changes in hours or extraordinary closures can be found by consulting the official website of Autolinee Toscane.

There is no single city card. There are combined tickets for the municipal museums (Civic Museum + Santa Maria della Scala; with or without Torre del Mangia) and the OPA SI PASS and the Porta del Cielo for the Cathedral Complex.

More information is available on the official website of the Civic Museum and the Monumental Complex of the Cathedral of Siena.

The train station is located in Piazza Carlo Rosselli, north of Siena and outside the city walls. It is connected to the center by urban lines and the mechanical lift that departs from the PortaSiena shopping center.

All churches are free to enter, except for the Siena Cathedral and the Oratory of San Bernardino. The Cathedral remains accessible to the faithful during religious celebrations.

In Siena, there are several taxi stations: the main stands are in Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Indipendenza, and near the train station. If you are far from the stands, you can book a taxi by calling the radio taxi at the number (+39) 0577.49222, sending an SMS to the number (+39) 348.3892305, or using the TaxiMove app.

• OPA SI PASS and Porta del Cielo ticket: 3 consecutive days from the date of issue (each site can be visited once).
• Civic Museum + Santa Maria della Scala: 2 days.
• Civic Museum + Torre del Mangia + Santa Maria della Scala: 1 day.
• Civic Museum + Torre del Mangia: 1 day.
• Single tickets: valid for the day.

For Autolinee Toscana buses, you can purchase tickets at the ticket office at Piazza Gramsci 13, at authorized retailers (such as tobacco shops and newsstands), on the At-Bus app, on the official website, or directly on board, either with your debit or credit card using the "tip tap" feature or through the driver's sale (with a surcharge). More information is available at https://www.at-bus.it/it/doveacquistare.

For trains, you can buy tickets at the ticket office and self-service machines at the station, at authorized retailers, on the Trenitalia app, and on the official website. More information is available at https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/punti-vendita.html.

• Civic Museum
  From November 1 to February 28: 10:00–18:00
  From March 1 to October 31: 10:00–19:00
  Christmas: closed | New Year's Day: 12:00–18:00
• Torre del Mangia
  From November 1 to February 28: 10:00–16:00
  From March 1 to October 31: 10:00–19:00
  Christmas: closed | New Year's Day: 12:00–16:00
• Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex
  From March 15 to October 31: 10:00–19:00
  From November 1 to March 14: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10:00–17:00 | Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 10:00–19:00 | Tuesday: closed
  From December 23 to January 6: 10:00–19:00
  Christmas: closed | July 2: 10:00–17:00 | August 16: 10:00–16:30
• Monumental Complex of the Siena Cathedral
  From January 7 to March 31: 10:30–17:30
  From April 1 to October 31: 10:00–19:00
  From November 1 to December 24: 10:30–17:30
  From December 26 to January 6: 10:00–19:00
  Please note that on holidays the Cathedral and the Piccolomini Library are open in the afternoon.
• Natural History Museum - Academy of Fisiocritici
  From April to October: Monday to Friday 9:00–16:30, Saturday 14:00–19:00, and Sunday 11:00–17:30
  From November to March: Monday to Friday 9:00–15:00 and Saturday 13:00–18:00
  August 15 and 16: closed

The ticket office closes and the last entry is 45 minutes before for the Civic Museum, Torre del Mangia, and Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex, and 30 minutes before for the Monumental Complex of the Cathedral and the Natural History Museum. For information on other museums, we invite you to consult the official website or contact us.

We also recommend checking for any changes in hours or extraordinary closures, especially during the Palio period, by visiting the official websites.

Yes, you can ask for information about schedules and routes at the ticket office/information point of Autolinee Toscane in Piazza Gramsci, 13. If needed, you can also contact the company via the online form or by phone using the contacts available at https://www.at-bus.it/it/parlaconat.

No. Tickets that include the Torre del Mangia cannot be booked and can only be purchased in person at the ticket office of Palazzo Pubblico or the Dear Guest Visitor Center (Via di Città, 48) on the same day of the visit. Ascents take place every 45 minutes, for a maximum of 25 people, until tickets are sold out.

The penalty is issued by Autolinee Toscane, the service operator, and not by the Municipality. The appeal must be submitted to the company within the terms and in the manner indicated on the report. More information is available at https://www.at-bus.it/it/faq/sanzioni.

Yes. About 400 steps without an elevator: the visit is strongly discouraged for those with pacemakers, heart conditions, respiratory diseases, claustrophobia, vertigo, diabetes, mobility difficulties, and for pregnant women. Access for minors under 14 is only allowed with an adult companion. Access for animals is not permitted.

Please also note that in case of bad weather, the Tower is closed.

The nearest airport is Florence-Peretola “Amerigo Vespucci”, about 80 km from Siena. The next are Pisa “Galileo Galilei” (about 125 km) and Perugia “San Francesco d’Assisi” (about 110 km). There is also Airport "Siena-Ampugnano" in the Municipality of Sovicille, a few kilometres from Siena, which is open exclusively to private and general aviation (VFR) flights from the Schengen area. For authorisations, fees and ground handling services, please contact the airport operator or the Aero Club of Siena. 

The Torre del Mangia has about 400 steps from the level of the Campo, while the Facciatone is accessed from inside the Museo dell’Opera via a narrow spiral staircase of about 130 steps (verify number).

There is no direct public connection. The most commonly used solutions are:

• For Florence airport: bus or train to the Santa Maria Novella train station and bus station, and tram to the airport;
• For Pisa: train to Pisa Centrale station (not direct) and PisaMover.

Some private carriers and shuttle services offer direct transfers by reservation.

Siena offers various green areas where you can relax. The most famous are the Orto de’ Pecci, the Orti dei Tolomei, the La Lizza gardens, and the bastions of the Medicean Fortress.

For bookings, we recommend contacting the taxi service at the number (+39) 0577.49222 (available 24 hours a day).

In Siena, there are several free viewpoints. We can mention: the bastions of the Medici Fortress, Piazza del Mercato, Orti dei Tolomei, Piazza Manzoni, Via di Diacceto, Vicolo degli Orbachi, Via Camporegio, and Viale XXV Aprile.

For a fee, you can also enjoy the view from the Torre del Mangia, the Loggia dei Nove, the Facciatone, the Porta del Cielo, and the altana of Palazzo delle Papesse.

Depending on the locations, buses or trains are available. We recommend contacting Autolinee Toscane and Trenitalia directly for more information on routes and schedules. Alternatively, we suggest relying on organized excursions by tour operators, local guides, and travel agencies.

Visiting the Bottini requires prior reservation, which can be made via email at ticket@comune.siena.it, by calling the numbers (+39) 0577.292614 and (+39) 0577.292615 (Monday to Friday 9:00–13:30), or online at siena.b-ticket.com.

Visits are available only during certain periods and days, entries are limited, and availability runs out quickly. We recommend following the Facebook and Instagram pages of Visit Siena to stay updated.

There are connections to the Grosseto coast and to Mount Amiata. We recommend checking the official website of Tiemme SpA for the summer sea lines (active only during the summer months, https://www.tiemmespa.it/) and Autolinee Toscane (https://www.at-bus.it/) for other locations.

There are many points of interest to visit for free. In addition to Piazza del Campo with the famous Fonte Gaia and Piazza Duomo, we recommend the Basilica of San Domenico, the Basilica of San Francesco, and the Basilica of San Clemente in Santa Maria dei Servi. Don't forget the Sanctuary of Santa Caterina's House (entrance by donation), Fontebranda and the other historical fountains, as well as the Medici Fortress and the Orti dei Tolomei.

Yes, it is possible to travel with your pet on public transport.

On Autolinee Toscane buses, one animal per passenger can travel for free. Dogs must be kept on a leash and muzzled or in a carrier (mandatory for other animals). Assistance dogs are always allowed for free. For more information, please check the dedicated section on the Autolinee Toscane website (https://www.at-bus.it/it/trasporto-animali).

On trains, small dogs travel for free in a carrier, while medium and large dogs can travel on a leash and muzzled by purchasing the appropriate ticket. You must have the dog registration certificate and health booklet with you for the journey. Guide dogs are always allowed for free. We recommend visiting the Trenitalia website for more details (https://www.trenitalia.com/it/servizi/trasporto-animali-domestici.html).

Generally, the Cathedral Floor is uncovered from June 27 to July 31 and from August 18 to October 15. In 2026, on the occasion of the Year of Saint Francis, the uncovering is extended until November 15.

Bicycles are allowed on both regional trains and buses, subject to certain limitations. We recommend checking all conditions (dimensions, fares, and other details) in the appropriate sections of the Trenitalia website (https://www.trenitalia.com/it/servizi/bici-al-seguito.html) and Autolinee Toscana (https://www.at-bus.it/it/trasporto-bagagli).

Museums often offer discounts or free admissions based on different categories, such as children, students, people with disabilities and their companions, licensed tour guides, and journalists registered with the professional association. It is advisable to check the official websites of the museums for more information.

The transport of animals is at the driver's discretion. We recommend notifying this requirement when booking via radio taxi at the number (+39) 0577.49222, via SMS at the number (+39) 348.3892305, or through the TaxiMove app.

Yes. The Civic Museum and the Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex have a free audio guide app in Italian, English, French, German, and Italian Sign Language, while the National Gallery has an audio guide in Italian, English, French, and Spanish. Finally, the ticket for the Monumental Complex of the Cathedral includes a free audio guide for smartphones in five languages. More information is available on the individual museums' websites.

We recommend exploring the city churches and the numerous fountains in the historic center (such as Fonte Serena), wandering through the most charming alleys (including Vicolo degli Orefici and Vicolo del Finimondo), admiring the Archi della Galluzza, strolling through the Botanical Garden, and visiting the museums of Contrada, which preserve the history and identity of Siena.

Yes, there are several villas and castles to visit in the surroundings of Siena, including Villa Brandi. We recommend visiting the Terre di Siena website to learn more.

You can reach Siena by train on the Siena–Empoli, Siena–Chiusi, and Siena–Grosseto lines. Alternatively, there are buses from Autolinee Toscane, especially from Florence, and long-distance connections from private carriers to major Italian cities.

The bus station is located in Piazza Gramsci/La Lizza. The Autolinee Toscane ticket office is at Piazza Gramsci 13, open on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Any changes in schedule or extraordinary closures can be found by consulting the official website of Autolinee Toscane.

The train station is located in Piazza Carlo Rosselli, north of Siena and outside the city walls. It is connected to the center by urban lines and the mechanical lift that starts from the PortaSiena shopping center.

In Siena, there are several taxi stations: the main stands are in Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Indipendenza, and near the train station. If you are far from the stands, you can book a taxi by calling the radio taxi at (+39) 0577.49222, sending an SMS to (+39) 348.3892305, or using the TaxiMove app.

For Autolinee Toscana buses, you can purchase tickets at the ticket office at Piazza Gramsci 13, at authorized retailers (such as tobacco shops and newsstands), on the At-Bus app, on the official website, or directly on board, either with your debit or credit card using the "tip tap" feature or through the driver's sale (with a surcharge). More information is available at https://www.at-bus.it/it/doveacquistare.

For trains, you can buy tickets at the ticket office and self-service machines at the station, at authorized retailers, on the Trenitalia app, and on the official website. More information is available at https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/punti-vendita.html.

Yes, you can ask for information about schedules and routes at the ticket office/information point of Autolinee Toscane in Piazza Gramsci, 13. If needed, you can also contact the company via the online form or by phone using the contacts available at https://www.at-bus.it/it/parlaconat.

The penalty is issued by Autolinee Toscane, the service provider, and not by the Municipality. The appeal must be submitted to the company within the terms and in the manner indicated on the report. More information is available at https://www.at-bus.it/it/faq/sanzioni.

The nearest airport is Florence-Peretola "Amerigo Vespucci", about 80 km from Siena. The next are Pisa "Galileo Galilei" (about 125 km) and Perugia "San Francesco d'Assisi" (about 110 km).

There is no direct public connection. The most commonly used solutions are:

• For Florence airport: bus or train to the Santa Maria Novella train station and bus terminal, and tram to the airport;
• For Pisa: train to Pisa Centrale station (not direct) and PisaMover.

Some private carriers and shuttle services offer direct transfers by reservation.

For bookings, we recommend contacting the taxi service at the number (+39) 0577.49222 (available 24 hours a day).