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Planning a day trip from Florence to Siena? Here’s your complete guide to experiencing one of Tuscany’s most beautiful cities — from the historic gates to the extraordinary cathedral.
Siena’s medieval charm begins as soon as you arrive.
In this video, we’ll walk through the Antiporto and Porta Camollìa, learn the story behind their names and Medici crest, and explore Siena’s streets, piazzas, and breathtaking Duomo — famous for its inlaid marble floors and masterpieces by Donatello and Bernini.
➡️ Official site: https://operaduomo.siena.it/en/
In this video, I cover:
✅ How to get from Siena train station to the City Center
✅ Highlights inside Siena Cathedral (Duomo) and top tips for visiting it
✅ Where to eat and what to try locally
✅ What else to see and do in Siena
*👉🏻 Best Tours & Experiences in Siena & Tuscany*
🍷 Day Trip from Florence with Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano – https://fas.st/t/VbW7czLi
🏛 Private Siena Walking Tour with Duomo – livtours.com/tours/private-siena-walking-tour-with-duomo?af_code=7QLR30Q
🎟 Siena: Walking Tour and Skip-the-Line Duomo Tickets – gyg.me/D7KcWhCe
🚆 Florence: Day Trip with Free Time in San Gimignano and Siena – gyg.me/p03MnQ0E
🍝 Siena: Small Group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse – gyg.me/S8d6L2Ou
⌚ CHAPTERS
0:00 – Introduction
0:48 – Siena Train Station & How to Get into the Center
2:15 – Quick Bathroom Travel Tip!
2:38 – Leaving the Train Station & Walking Logistics
4:31 – Why Siena also has a she-wolf and twins
6:20 – Siena Duomo
6:49 – Duomo Marble Floor: Why It’s Covered & When You Can See It
11:19 – Leaving the Duomo: My Honest Opinion & How to Get Tickets
12:38 – Travel Tip: Best Time to Visit the Cathedral
13:29 – Local Lunch
14:30 – Palazzo delle Papesse
15:30 – Piazza del Campo
16:25 – Leaving Siena
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*👉🏻 Best Tours & Experiences in Siena & Tuscany*
🍷 Day Trip from Florence with Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano – https://fas.st/t/VbW7czLi
🏛 Private Siena Walking Tour with Duomo – livtours.com/tours/private-siena-walking-tour-with-duomo?af_code=7QLR30Q
🎟 Siena: Walking Tour and Skip-the-Line Duomo Tickets – gyg.me/D7KcWhCe
🚆 Florence: Day Trip with Free Time in San Gimignano and Siena – gyg.me/p03MnQ0E
🍝 Siena: Small Group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse – gyg.me/S8d6L2Ou
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✨ PLAN YOUR TRIP
🛌 Best places to stay in Florence:
booking.stay22.com/romewise/TuNC24Tqvw
🛌 Best places to stay in Siena
booking.stay22.com/romewise/OiZcI8DmxD
🚖 Book your airport transfer:
book-online-transfers.com/en/florencewise-airport-taxi
🛍 Shop my Italy travel essentials:
amazon.com/shop/romewise?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_TS0QAVG80P3YXT3XYKHM
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📘 More Romewise & Florencewise Resources
🌇 Florence Day Trips: florencewise.com/day-trips-itineraries/discover-all-the-fun-day-trips-from-florence
🏰 Rome to Florence: romewise.com/train-from-rome-to-florence.html
🍝 Rome Day Trips: romewise.com/day-trips-from-rome.html
🚆 How to Get Around Florence: florencewise.com/essential-things/how-to-get-around-with-florence-transportation
🌿 Best Time to Visit Florence: florencewise.com/essential-things/the-best-time-to-visit-florence-italy-for-your-perfect-trip
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Planning a day trip from Florence to Siena? Here’s your complete guide to experiencing one of Tuscany’s most beautiful cities — from the historic gates to the extraordinary cathedral.
Siena’s medieval charm begins as soon as you arrive.
In this video, we’ll walk through the Antiporto and Porta Camollìa, learn the story behind their names and Medici crest, and explore Siena’s streets, piazzas, and breathtaking Duomo — famous for its inlaid marble floors and masterpieces by Donatello and Bernini.
➡️ Official site: https://operaduomo.siena.it/en/
In this video, I cover:
✅ How to get from Siena train station to the City Center
✅ Highlights inside Siena Cathedral (Duomo) and top tips for visiting it
✅ Where to eat and what to try locally
✅ What else to see and do in Siena
*👉🏻 Best Tours & Experiences in Siena & Tuscany*
🍷 Day Trip from Florence with Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano – https://fas.st/t/VbW7czLi
🏛 Private Siena Walking Tour with Duomo – livtours.com/tours/private-siena-walking-tour-with-duomo?af_code=7QLR30Q
🎟 Siena: Walking Tour and Skip-the-Line Duomo Tickets – gyg.me/D7KcWhCe
🚆 Florence: Day Trip with Free Time in San Gimignano and Siena – gyg.me/p03MnQ0E
🍝 Siena: Small Group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse – gyg.me/S8d6L2Ou
⌚ CHAPTERS
0:00 – Introduction
0:48 – Siena Train Station & How to Get into the Center
2:15 – Quick Bathroom Travel Tip!
2:38 – Leaving the Train Station & Walking Logistics
4:31 – Why Siena also has a she-wolf and twins
6:20 – Siena Duomo
6:49 – Duomo Marble Floor: Why It’s Covered & When You Can See It
11:19 – Leaving the Duomo: My Honest Opinion & How to Get Tickets
12:38 – Travel Tip: Best Time to Visit the Cathedral
13:29 – Local Lunch
14:30 – Palazzo delle Papesse
15:30 – Piazza del Campo
16:25 – Leaving Siena
-------------------------------------------
*👉🏻 Best Tours & Experiences in Siena & Tuscany*
🍷 Day Trip from Florence with Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano – https://fas.st/t/VbW7czLi
🏛 Private Siena Walking Tour with Duomo – livtours.com/tours/private-siena-walking-tour-with-duomo?af_code=7QLR30Q
🎟 Siena: Walking Tour and Skip-the-Line Duomo Tickets – gyg.me/D7KcWhCe
🚆 Florence: Day Trip with Free Time in San Gimignano and Siena – gyg.me/p03MnQ0E
🍝 Siena: Small Group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse – gyg.me/S8d6L2Ou
-------------------------------------------
✨ PLAN YOUR TRIP
🛌 Best places to stay in Florence:
booking.stay22.com/romewise/TuNC24Tqvw
🛌 Best places to stay in Siena
booking.stay22.com/romewise/OiZcI8DmxD
🚖 Book your airport transfer:
book-online-transfers.com/en/florencewise-airport-taxi
🛍 Shop my Italy travel essentials:
amazon.com/shop/romewise?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_TS0QAVG80P3YXT3XYKHM
-------------------------------------------
📘 More Romewise & Florencewise Resources
🌇 Florence Day Trips: florencewise.com/day-trips-itineraries/discover-all-the-fun-day-trips-from-florence
🏰 Rome to Florence: romewise.com/train-from-rome-to-florence.html
🍝 Rome Day Trips: romewise.com/day-trips-from-rome.html
🚆 How to Get Around Florence: florencewise.com/essential-things/how-to-get-around-with-florence-transportation
🌿 Best Time to Visit Florence: florencewise.com/essential-things/the-best-time-to-visit-florence-italy-for-your-perfect-trip
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• youtu.be/b9h1WwFlmFM?si=-ynP1Uoe3LFpc5jj
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Welcome to Romewise & Florencewise — Your expert guides to Italy! 🇮🇹
👉 FOLLOW US
Website: florencewise.com
instagram.com/florencewise.official
facebook.com/florencewise
it.pinterest.com/business/hub
👉 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/florencewise
👉 GET FREE ITALY TRAVEL TIPS & DISCOUNTS
citywise-global-llc2.kit.com/5b52e3cd2c
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NEW TO OUR CHANNEL?
👋 I’m Elyssa Bernard, Rome resident and Italy travel expert based on 20+ years of living in this incredible country. For collaboration and business inquiries, please email: partners@citywiseglobal.com
#Florence #Siena #ItalyDayTrips
⚖️ Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and keeps our content free.
© Romewise™ & Florencewise™ are registered trademarks. All rights reserve
