Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSiena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Florence
based on 278 reviews
Duration: 8.5 - 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Italy
Product code: 24283GROUP
278 reviews of Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Florence
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We enjoyed the comfortable bus and knowledgeable guide. The bus guide spoke a little too often and the volume was far too loud, we needed to place our fingers in our ears for much of the time. Having three languages did cause additional "noise pollution", but that would not have been a problem if the commentary had been a bit softer. The local guide was informative and spoke good English, although it was often difficult to hear. The length of the tour was good for us as a "mature" couple. I can't recall whether the advance information indicated walking shoes. If not, I would certainly recommend you mention to wear flat shoes due to cobblestones and uneven ground. It was an enjoyable day and a good value for the money.
Reviewed by: Andrew F, Australia, May 2008
This tour gave us a very good overview of the two towns.
Reviewed by: William T, United States of America, May 2008
This was a great bus trip; we just wish that we'd had more time in both towns. We were lucky enough to have a great guide in Siena. We loved San Gimignano, but wished we had more time.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, May 2008
The tour was well organized, and the guides were knowledgeable and helpful. I am glad to have booked the tour - found it good value for the price.
Reviewed by: Carolyn E, Canada, May 2008
It was on time, the guide was great, and the bus was extremely comfortable.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, April 2008
Siena was just impressive with all those magnificent buildings and historical events. San Gimignano a quaint little town.
Reviewed by: Pentti H, Finland, April 2008
Overall the tour was quite enjoyable. The tour guide was knowledgeable, and her commentary gave us a good background about the region. The local guide in Siena was also provided us with a lot of information about the city, its customs and the spectacular cathedral. The only thing missing was enough time to walk around Siena on our own.
Reviewed by: Gail V, United States of America, April 2008
I loved the tour in Siena, but could have used a tour guide in San Gimignano as it's an older city, and was rich in history that I might have missed. More time in San Gimignano would also have been nice, but a tour would have taken care of that.
Reviewed by: Beth R, United States of America, March 2008
A very good and well organized day out. Our guide around Siena was very knowledgeable. He set the right level of detail and humor, given the mixed audience and given the time available. He left us with a real flavor for the art, architecture, and history of the city. There was perhaps too much commentary for the sake of it during the coach travel part of the trip, especially when leaving and entering Florence, which was perhaps unnecessary. Overall, this was a well balanced and enjoyable day out from Florence.
Reviewed by: Lyndon C, United Kingdom, February 2008
Easy to book the trip, enjoyable day, shame about the rain!!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, February 2008
Our walking guide in Siena was fabulous. He knew his art history.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, January 2008
This was a big bus tour of about fifty people. They separate you into groups according to languages. The first stop is Sienna, which is an hour drive. You will get a short tour with a native guide. Ours was very friendly and informative. I wish we had more than an hour of free time. It was just enough time to eat lunch really. Then you board the bus and drive forty five minutes to the next stop. You get about an hour and a half to tour San Gimignano, which isn't enough time. The city is so charming. We walked around and looked at some shops. There really isn't anything else to do there. Both cities are worth a visit. We would have liked a longer day with fewer people. All in all, it is worth going, but I would spend the extra money and go on a private tour if you can afford it.
Reviewed by: Marjon T, United States of America, January 2008
We really enjoyed the tour but would have liked less time in the museum to have a few minutes free time in Siena. We ended up going back the next day so we could look around and shop. San Gimignano was wonderful, we would have liked 2 hours there.
Reviewed by: Shane H, Germany, January 2008
The bus service was very good. The tour guides both in the bus and in Siena were excellent. The two towns are definitely worth seeing. The only complaint is that during the tour we were offered to have lunch at a restaurant suggested by the tour company. The restaurant although very pretty had a terrible menu with no choices. I would recommend to take the tour and to have lunch some place else near the main square.
Reviewed by: Maria M, Venezuela, January 2008
Very well organized. Our guide did an excellent job of orienting us. We also had a superb guide in Siena.
Reviewed by: Martha F, United States of America, December 2007
