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Siena

Stay one night to see the Campo after day-trippers leave; one full day covers the cathedral and museums. This guide pulls together 5 sights, 1 activity and 2 places to eat from our curated routes.

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Siena, Italy
Places
10

5 See · 1 Do · 2 Eat · 1 Drink · 1 Shop

Curated routes
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Tuscany Hill Towns

Best season
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

32°C / 89°F avg high

Coolest month
January

8°C / 46°F avg high

Wettest month
November

about 102 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Siena

10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Siena across Centro Storico, Duomo and Città.

  • Piazza del Campo in SienaPhoto: Ricardo André Frantz (User:Tetraktys) · CC BY-SA 3.0
    See

    Piazza del Campo

    Shell-shaped square where the Palio horse race runs in July and August.

    Tip Grab a drink on the edge at aperitivo time.

    • Centro Storico
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Evening
  • Museo Civico in SienaPhoto: Walter Giannetti · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    Museo Civico

    Palazzo Pubblico's frescoed halls, including Lorenzetti's Good and Bad Government.

    Tip Combo ticket with tower.

    • Centro Storico
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Morning
  • Siena Cathedral in SienaPhoto: Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    Siena Cathedral

    Striped marble cathedral with an inlaid floor and the Piccolomini Library.

    Tip The floor is fully uncovered only late Jun–Jul and mid-Aug–Oct.

    • Duomo
    • $$
    • 2 hr
    • Morning
  • Santa Maria della Scala in SienaPhoto: Jastrow · Public domain
    See

    Santa Maria della Scala

    Former medieval hospital opposite the cathedral, now a museum complex.

    Tip Look for the Pellegrinaio frescoes.

    • Duomo
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in SienaPhoto: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

    Cathedral museum holding Duccio's Maestà altarpiece; climb to the Facciatone for a view over the Campo.

    Tip Facciatone stairs are narrow and timed; go early.

    • Città
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Morning

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Siena in Centro Storico.

  • Torre del Mangia in SienaPhoto: David McSpadden from Daly City, United States · CC BY 2.0
    Do

    Torre del Mangia

    Tall tower above Palazzo Pubblico with views of Siena's rooftops.

    Tip Timed entry; tickets sell out midday.

    • Centro Storico
    • $$
    • 45 min
    • Morning

Eat

2 places to eat across Centro Storico and Duomo, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Osteria Le Logge in SienaPhoto: Massimo Decimomeridio · Google
    Eat

    Osteria Le Logge

    Old pharmacy turned restaurant serving refined Tuscan food.

    Tip Reserve for dinner.

    • Centro Storico
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner
  • Antica Osteria Da Divo in SienaPhoto: Osteria da Divo · Google
    Eat

    Antica Osteria Da Divo

    Restaurant with tables in Etruscan caves beneath the city.

    Tip Ask for a cave table.

    • Duomo
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner

Drink

1 bar or café in Banchi di Sopra for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Pasticceria Nannini in SienaPhoto: Massimo Visconti · Google
    Drink

    Pasticceria Nannini

    Siena's classic café for espresso, ricciarelli and panforte.

    Tip Stand at the bar for coffee like locals.

    • Banchi di Sopra
    • $
    • 20 min
    • Morning

Shop

1 shop in Città for browsing and souvenirs.

  • Antica Drogheria Manganelli in SienaPhoto: FERNANDO SALVADOR · Google
    Shop

    Antica Drogheria Manganelli

    Grocery since 1879 selling panforte, local wine and oils.

    Tip Good for edible souvenirs.

    • Città
    • $$
    • 20 min
    • Afternoon

How to fit Siena into a trip

Siena is stop 3 of 4 on our Tuscany Hill Towns route. Follow it as-is or lift Siena into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Siena month by month

Average daily highs run from 8°C / 46°F in January to 32°C / 89°F in July. November is the wettest month, with about 102 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Siena weather and the best time to visit →

Near Siena

8 other destinations from our guides within about 400 km (249 mi), measured in a straight line.

Siena questions, answered

How many days do you need in Siena?

Our route notes suggest 1 night in Siena. On our Tuscany Hill Towns route it is stop 3 of 4 in a 7-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 12 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Siena best known for?

Stay one night to see the Campo after day-trippers leave; one full day covers the cathedral and museums. Standouts on our list: Piazza del Campo (Shell-shaped square where the Palio horse race runs in July and August); Museo Civico (Palazzo Pubblico's frescoed halls, including Lorenzetti's Good and Bad Government); Siena Cathedral (Striped marble cathedral with an inlaid floor and the Piccolomini Library).

When is the best time to visit Siena?

Our Tuscany Hill Towns route is best Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (32°C / 89°F), the coolest in January (8°C / 46°F) and the most rain in November (about 102 mm).

What are the best things to do in Siena?

Start with Piazza del Campo, Torre del Mangia, Museo Civico, Siena Cathedral and Santa Maria della Scala. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 5 sights, 1 activity, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 shop.

Where should a group eat in Siena?

Our picks: Osteria Le Logge (Centro Storico); Antica Osteria Da Divo (Duomo). Reserve for dinner (Osteria Le Logge).

What is near Siena?

The closest destinations in our guides are Chianti (about 29 km / 18 mi), Val d'Orcia (about 39 km / 24 mi) and Florence (about 50 km / 31 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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