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Special Event Siena’s Palio Horse Race from Florence
Siena
About
Participate in one of the most important events in Italy, the Palio di Siena! This biannual horse race in Siena is an electric display of Italian pageantry and Sienese pride. Your local guide will tour you around the city while explaining the origins of the famous Palio celebration before taking you to Piazza del Campo, where the historic pre-race parade and the exciting race take place.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dinner
Professional guide
Palio horse-race access
Walking tour of Siena city center
Transportation by bus or minibus
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Via dell' Oriuolo
Meet with myTour team
Return
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Special Event Siena’s Palio Horse Race from Florence
Siena
About
Participate in one of the most important events in Italy, the Palio di Siena! This biannual horse race in Siena is an electric display of Italian pageantry and Sienese pride. Your local guide will tour you around the city while explaining the origins of the famous Palio celebration before taking you to Piazza del Campo, where the historic pre-race parade and the exciting race take place.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dinner
Professional guide
Palio horse-race access
Walking tour of Siena city center
Transportation by bus or minibus
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Via dell' Oriuolo
Meet with myTour team
Return
Itinerary
1
Siena
Discover the city of Siena, a medieval city with its architectural, artistic and cultural heritage. Explore the city of Palio, famous horse-race involving the various contradas (districts) of Siena.
2 hours
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Centro Storico di Siena
Visit the marvellous city centre of Siena, pass by some charming boutiques, taste some local typically produced food and wines and visit its main attraction in Piazza del Duomo: Siena's Cathedral.
4 hours
3
Piazza Salimbeni
Discover the square with the worldwide known ancient bank, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, and admire the statue of the great economist and politician Sallustio Bandini.
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Via di Citta
Walk through the main street of Siena's city center, Via di Città, and take your time to visit some boutiques and to enjoy a coffee or ice cream in a local caffetteria.
5
Torre del Mangia
Look at this remarkable tower, next to Palazzo Pubblico, overlooking the famous Piazza del Campo.
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Piazza del Campo
Enjoy the worldwide famous Palio horse-race in Piazza del Campo, one of Siena's main squares and attractions.
The Palio is typically held twice a year and it is the most awaited event in Siena for its local inhabitants but not only.
4 hours
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Palazzo Pubblico E Museo Civico
Pass by Siena's municipal building, 'Palazzo Pubblico', standing in the shell-shaped square, 'Piazza del Campo'.
8
Fonte Gaia
Admire this marvellous fountain in Piazza del Campo, the famous square in the city center of Siena
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Duomo di Siena
Be enchanted by the spectacular view of Siena Cathedral, one of the main attractions of its historic city center. If you have time, don't miss out the chance to visit its interior, decorated with frescos and sculptures by great artists from the past.
