Siena Cathedral & Piccolomini Library Guided Tour
Duration
Audio guide
Guided tour
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Explore Siena Cathedral’s world-famous marble floor during its limited annual uncovered period.
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Enjoy skip-the-line access to the cathedral and visit the richly decorated Piccolomini Library.
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Follow a local expert through one of Italy’s finest Gothic masterpieces and uncover centuries of artistic symbolism.
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Admire intricate marble inlays depicting biblical stories, prophecies, and allegorical scenes created by renowned Renaissance artists.
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Continue exploring independently after the tour with a downloadable smartphone audio guide.
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Skip-the-line entry to Siena Cathedral
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English or Italian speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Access to the uncovered marble floor
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Access to Piccolomini Library
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Downloadable audio guide
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Step inside Siena Cathedral and experience one of Italy’s rarest artistic treasures: its spectacular marble floor, revealed to visitors only during a limited period each year.
Getting started
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.
What to expect
One of the most celebrated examples of Sienese Gothic architecture, Siena Cathedral is renowned for its striped marble interiors, artistic masterpieces, and extraordinary marble floor.
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Uncovered marble floor: Often described as one of Italy’s most remarkable artistic achievements, the 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.
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Expert-guided exploration: Learn how generations of artists and craftsmen contributed to the floor’s creation across several centuries, transforming the cathedral into a vast visual narrative carved in stone.
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Piccolomini Library: Included with your ticket, this richly decorated library showcases vibrant Renaissance frescoes and illuminated manuscripts commissioned by the Piccolomini family.
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Audio-guided discovery: After the guided tour concludes, remain inside the cathedral and continue exploring at your own pace with the downloadable audio guide.
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What to bring
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Please carry your guided tour voucher and a valid photo ID.
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Bring your smartphone to access the audio guide.
What's not allowed
- Inappropriate clothing that does not meet the cathedral dress requirements.
Accessibility
- The cathedral is accessible to wheelchair users with dedicated ramps on the left side of the building.
Additional information
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Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.
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The guided tour lasts approximately 75 minutes.
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You may stay inside the cathedral after the tour for independent exploration.
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- 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.
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