Things to Do + Getting Around

Train to/from Siena

Visit www.trenitalia.com or download the (red) Trenitalia phone app to book your train tickets. (The train is comparable to Amtrak) When creating an account, if you are looking for USA under Country/Territory of Birth, it is listed as: " STATI UNITI D'AMERICA " We recommend booking trains in advance to be safe!

Taxis in Siena

Please note, Uber is not available in Siena. Walking and taxis will be easiest for getting around. Check out this website for taxi information. Otherwise taxis will be most prevalent around train stations. Also you can ask your hotel staff, hosts, restaurant/bar/etc establishment staff to assist in calling you a taxi if needed. -- In Siena the taxi can be called from different taxi stands in several points in the city, almost in the center: Siena Train Station (near the Postal Office), Piazza Matteotti (in front of the Central Postal Office), Piazza Indipendenza (near the Bus Station), and Piazza Amendola (at the corner of gardens /Banca Toscana). You can call a taxi by dialing the following phone number: 0577 49222. The operator will confirm your booking and give you the name and number of the taxi (i.e."Monaco 80") and the waiting time. Fares are displayed on the meters and there are extra charges for night service, Sundays and public holidays, luggage and journeys outside of town.

Parking in Siena

Siena is a walkable city, but if you plan on renting a car and driving, please note this website link for parking information.

Buses

If you opt to take a bus instead of the train to Siena from Florence/Rome, you can download the app Omio for bus tickets. There is also an inter-city bus in Siena if you prefer bus over walking/taxi.

Chianti Wine Tour

Piazza del Campo

The Campo is the center of the city in every sense, all the main streets are leading towards it, every major event, Palio horse race being the most famous, is held here and everyone, tourist or local, will eventually come here. The square was completed in 1349, when the council laid the nine segments of paving to represent their civic rule and to symbolize the folds of Virgin Mary’s cloak. It is a fascinating place to wander around, with so many things to see and admire.

Tower of Mangia

The Torre del Mangia is a tower in Siena. Built in 1338-1348, it is located in the Piazza del Campo, Siena's main square, next to the Palazzo Pubblico. When built it was one of the tallest secular towers in medieval Italy. At 102m it is now Italy's second tallest after Cremona Cathedral's Torrazzo. You can climb the 400 stairs to the observation deck at 290ft, to enjoy views of Siena and Tuscany.

Duomo di Siena

This Siena Cathedral, Duomo, is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church. The magnificent complex houses a series of some of the most important monuments of the European artistic panorama and has one million visitors every year.

Lella’s Cooking School in Siena, "Scuola di Cucina di Lella"

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Savor Siena Food and Wine Tour

Siena sits in the heart of Tuscany, known across the globe for its excellent regional cuisine. Delve into its traditional specialties with this foodie experience that combines a lesson covering Tuscan wines and gourmet delicacies plus a foodie stroll through the old town to sample them for yourself. Taste a variety of wines paired with cheeses and charcuterie, extra-virgin olive oil, bread, jams, and honey.

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tuscany from Siena

There’s only one way to see Tuscany: from above. And the best way to do that is via hot air balloon. This 1-hour hot air balloon flight from Siena takes you above Tuscany to get a breathtaking view of the low-rolling hills, some clad in grape vines, others crowned by a rustic ancient villa. Ascend as high as 2,000 feet (609 meters) as you get a commanding view of the countryside and surrounding ancient villages and towns. Upon landing, enjoy a nice glass of sparkling wine to celebrate the amazing trip through the Tuscan heavens.