Cycle around Siena on a 2-hour bike ride, seeing the Old Town, the UNESCO-listed Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral – the must-visit sites in Siena! Led by an expert guide, this leisurely paced tour combines sightseeing with fun facts and history about this incredible Tuscan city. Stop for photos, learn about the monuments and discover the highlights of Siena!
Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group bike tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Meet your guide in central Siena and after listening to a comprehensive safety briefing, put on your helmet, hop on your bike and set off on your way. Following your guide, cycle through Siena’s pretty streets to Piazza del Campo -- the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed square. Soak up the laid-back atmosphere that abounds, and hear how the square has been used in films – most notably how it featured in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace.
Enjoy plenty of stops throughout your ride to soak up the sights and relax. Hop off your bike in Piazza del Duomo and then pose for photos in front of Siena Cathedral – Tuscany’s Gothic masterpiece! Pass though Siena’s atmospheric Old Town, pedaling past quaint pavement-side cafes where the Sienese spill out onto the streets drinking their coffees.
Continue cycling to Porta San Marco, Siena’s famous terracotta arch, and then meander past Porta Camollia – an intriguing medieval gateway that once served as the entrance to the city for visiting pilgrims. Hear about the Contrade of Siena, the city’s 17 neighborhoods, and learn about their different personalities as you cycle through the streets.
After two hours on your bike, head back to the center of town with your guide and finish your tour at the start point.
We enjoyed the tour. We weren't staying in Siena we drove in. We didn't realize how crowded the streets of Siena are until we started the tour. On some narrow streets, it was tricky riding bikes alongside cars. The city is fairly hilly, so it was a great workout you'd better be in pretty good condition to do this tour.
Review by: Allyson Z, May 2014
Great tour! Excellent way to see the city and we would definitely recommend!
Review by: Mark L, April 2014
We booked a cycle tour of Sienna for our first day here. What a wonderful place this is, and seeing it from the saddle was perfect. Our guide, Francisco (sp...?), was excellent - welcoming and knowledgeable. We'd recommend this tour to anyone who's interested in seeing and learning about this fascinating place.
Review by: Brenda D, September 2013
There was no address at which to meet. We arrived 15 minutes before 9am with vague instructions to meet near Porta Camollia, even after 2 phone calls. Jacapo arrived on his bike at 9, THEN took 15 min. to outfit us with bikes. Perhaps I had the wrong idea, but I thought we were to get a guided tour. He had very little to offer about the city. We did cover a lot of ground and see sights, a few of which he identified. We asked a lot of questions, but he was limited in his ability to answer or understand us. Told us we should hire a tour guide. At 11am, when we were to be back at our beginning point, we were on the opposite side of Siena with his plans to ride more and see more churches. We needed to be back, so missed that. Jacabo was personable, but limited. The price was VERY overpriced for what we received. We were disappointed.
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