TripSmithTuscany (Siena)
A curated guide to Tuscany (Siena), Italy: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Siena Cathedral 4.8★ (33,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Palazzo Pubblico 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico 4.6★ (4,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Santa Maria della Scala 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Museum
- Piazza del Duomo 4.8★ (650 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Museo - Opera Metropolitana del Duomo 4.4★ (1,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Musei dell’Accademia dei Fisiocritici 4.8★ (486 reviews) · Natural history museum
- Piccolomini Library 4.9★ (287 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Osteria degli Svitati 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Osteria La Sosta di Violante - La corte di San Giorgio 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
- La Taverna di San Giuseppe 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
- Osteria Permalico 4.5★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
- Antica Trattoria Papei 4.2★ (6,000 reviews) · Italian
- Ristorante La Locanda dei Tintori Siena 4.7★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Osteria San Martino 4.9★ (543 reviews) · Restaurant
- Bruscello Bistrò 4.8★ (598 reviews) · Italian
Where to drink
- Azienda Agricola La Lastra 5.0★ (1,000 reviews) · Winery
- Torrefazione Fiorella 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Espresso bar
- BLANDIS - Wine & Cafè 4.7★ (620 reviews) · Bar
- San Paolo Pub 4.3★ (1,000 reviews) · Pub
- Bar Impero 4.2★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
Where to stay
- Hotel Athena 4.5★ (1,896 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione 4.7★ (756 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- Certosa di Maggiano 4.8★ (522 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- Hotel Palazzo di Valli 4.9★ (236 reviews) · 3-star hotel
- Villa del Sole Siena 4.8★ (197 reviews) · 4-star hotel
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Siena Cathedral
- Afternoon: Santa Maria della Scala
- Dinner: Osteria degli Svitati
- Nightcap: Azienda Agricola La Lastra
Day 2
- Morning: Palazzo Pubblico
- Afternoon: Piazza del Duomo
- Dinner: Osteria La Sosta di Violante - La corte di San Giorgio
- Nightcap: Torrefazione Fiorella
Day 3
- Morning: Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico
- Afternoon: Museo - Opera Metropolitana del Duomo
- Dinner: La Taverna di San Giuseppe
- Nightcap: BLANDIS - Wine & Cafè
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Tuscany (Siena)?
With 17 notable sights and 16 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.