Things to Do in Siena
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Things to Do in Siena

8 curated spots from Siena itineraries

Activities & Attractions

4 curated experiences

Botanical Garden Orto de' Pecci
Do
morning

Botanical Garden Orto de' Pecci

Hidden medieval garden with wild Tuscan flora; morning light filters through olive 'jungle'.

1h 30m · $8
Duomo di Siena & Piccolomini Library
Do
morning

Duomo di Siena & Piccolomini Library

Gothic cathedral with wild marble floors; library's vivid frescoes shine on overcast days.

2h · $25
Fortezza Medicea Views
Do
evening

Fortezza Medicea Views

Medieval fortress ramparts for sweeping hill panoramas; golden hour east ramparts.

1h 30m · Free
Piazza del Campo & Torre del Mangia
Do
afternoon

Piazza del Campo & Torre del Mangia

Shell-shaped square exploration; climb 400 steps for 360° views—best pre-sunset photography.

2h · $15

Restaurants & Food

4 local favorites

Antica Osteria da Divo
Eat
evening

Antica Osteria da Divo

Cave-like grotto dining; try scottiglia di fegatini (liver stew) and pecorino fonduta with Brunello.

2h · $140-200 per person
Enoteca Italiana Permanent
Eat
afternoon

Enoteca Italiana Permanent

National wine library; charcuterie boards with 5 Chianti Classico tastings.

1h 30m · $80-140 per person
Osteria La Taverna di San Giuseppe
Eat
evening

Osteria La Taverna di San Giuseppe

Intimate contrade spot; order pici cacio di Pienza and wild boar ragù paired with local Vernaccia.

2h · $120-180 per person
Pasticceria Nannini
Eat
morning

Pasticceria Nannini

Sienese institution; ricciarelli cookies and panforte with robust coffee.

45m · $25-45 per person

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