Tuscany (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

  1. Siena Cathedral 4.8★ (32,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Palazzo Pubblico 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Museum
  3. Basilica Cateriniana di San Domenico 4.6★ (4,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Santa Maria della Scala 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Museum
  5. Museo - Opera Metropolitana del Duomo 4.4★ (1,000 reviews) · Art museum
  6. Piazza del Duomo 4.8★ (599 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Musei dell’Accademia dei Fisiocritici 4.8★ (474 reviews) · Natural history museum
  8. Museum of Torture Siena 4.4★ (693 reviews) · History museum

Where to eat

  1. Osteria La Sosta di Violante - La corte di San Giorgio 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Italian
  2. Osteria degli Svitati 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  3. La Taverna di San Giuseppe 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
  4. Osteria Permalico 4.5★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
  5. Antica Trattoria Papei 4.2★ (6,000 reviews) · Italian
  6. Ristorante La Locanda dei Tintori Siena 4.7★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  7. Oro Di Siena 4.7★ (580 reviews) · Restaurant
  8. Locanda dell'Oste 4.7★ (563 reviews) · Restaurant

Where to drink

  1. Azienda Agricola La Lastra 5.0★ (1,000 reviews) · Winery
  2. Torrefazione Fiorella 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Espresso bar
  3. San Paolo Pub 4.3★ (1,000 reviews) · Pub
  4. BLANDIS - Wine & Cafè 4.7★ (583 reviews) · Bar
  5. Bar Impero 4.2★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar

Where to stay

  1. Hotel Athena 4.5★ (1,860 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  2. Certosa di Maggiano 4.8★ (510 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  3. La Villa Di STR 4.6★ (309 reviews) · 3-star hotel
  4. Relais La Costa 4.6★ (185 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  5. Villa Ermellina Siena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4.5★ (93 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Tuscany (Siena)?

With 13 notable sights and 11 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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