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Highlights
- During its limited annual uncovered period, explore the world-famous marble floor of Siena Cathedral.
- Gain skip-the-line access to both the cathedral and visit the richly decorated Piccolomini Library for an enhanced experience.
- Join a local expert on a tour through one of Italy’s finest Gothic masterpieces, uncovering centuries of artistic symbolism along the way.
- Admire intricate marble inlays depicting biblical stories, prophecies, and allegorical scenes crafted by renowned Renaissance artists within Siena Cathedral & Piccolomini Library Guided Tour.
- After your guided tour, continue exploring independently with a downloadable smartphone audio guide available in English or Italian.
Your Experience
Step into Siena Cathedral to witness one of Italy's rarest artistic treasures—the spectacular marble floor—available only during a limited period each year.
Getting started
Arrive at the "Meeting Point" desk inside Siena Cathedral at least 10 minutes before your tour begins. Present your mobile voucher and valid photo ID to meet your guide.
Siena Cathedral, a celebrated example of Sienese Gothic architecture, is renowned for its striped marble interiors, artistic masterpieces, and excellent marble floor.
- The uncovered marble floor: Often hailed as one of Italy’s most remarkable artistic achievements, this floor features dozens of intricate marble panels illustrating biblical narratives, allegories, and historical themes. Your guide will reveal the stories and symbolism hidden within these masterpieces.
- Expert-guided exploration: Discover how generations of artists and craftsmen contributed to the creation of the floor over several centuries, transforming the cathedral into a vast visual narrative carved in stone.
- Piccolomini Library: Your ticket includes access to this richly decorated library, showcasing vibrant Renaissance frescoes and illuminated manuscripts commissioned by the Piccolomini family.
- Audio-guided discovery: After your guided tour concludes, you can continue exploring on your own schedule with a downloadable audio guide available inside the cathedral.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Siena Cathedral
- English or Italian speaking guide, depending on your selected option
- Access to the uncovered marble floor
- Entry to Piccolomini Library
- Downloadable audio guide
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour time and present your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to gain entry.
- Carry appropriate clothing that meets the cathedral's dress requirements, as inappropriate attire is not permitted inside.
- The guided tour lasts approximately 75 minutes; however, you are welcome to stay longer for independent exploration of the cathedral after your tour ends.
- Ensure accessibility needs by using the dedicated ramps on the left side of the building if visiting in a wheelchair or with mobility aids.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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Booking FAQs
Please carry your guided tour voucher and a valid photo ID. Bring your smartphone to access the audio guide.
Inappropriate clothing that does not meet the cathedral dress requirements.
The cathedral is accessible to wheelchair users with dedicated ramps on the left side of the building.
Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour begins. The guided tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. You may stay inside the cathedral after the tour for independent exploration.
Yes. This experience includes English or Italian speaking guide (as per option selected).
Your booking includes Skip-the-line entry to Siena Cathedral, English or Italian speaking guide (as per option selected), Access to the uncovered marble floor, and Access to Piccolomini Library.
The experience is listed as 10 minutes.
Explore Siena Cathedral’s world-famous marble floor during its limited annual uncovered period.
Arrive at the "Meeting Point" desk inside Siena Cathedral at least 10 minutes before your selected tour time.
Present your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID before meeting your guide.
Accessibility.
The listed exclusion is Personal Expenses.
This activity takes place in Siena.
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