Streets of Siena
Unmissable sites
Siena in a day: guided walking tour
Discover the most significant streets, squares and alleys on a guided walking tour of Siena’s old town. This tour focuses specifically on how they have been transformed over time, starting with the city walls and gates of Siena.
Travellers often wonder about the origin of the city’s toponymy, which sometimes appears quirky and mysterious. This page will satisfy all your curiosities about Sienese history and traditions and how they have evolved through the centuries, starting with what is hidden in the busiest streets and lesser-known alleys.
Discover all the streets in the city of Siena.

Rocca Salimbeni
A treasure that can be explored only 3 times a year The Salimbeni were a Sienese family of great political

Chiasso del Bargello
A picture perfect frame of Piazza del Campo A steep alley descends from Via di Città into Piazza del Campo

Via di Città
One of the most beautiful central roads in Siena. Via di Città follows on from the Corso, slightly uphill. It’s

Vicolo delle Carrozze
One of the most unique alleys in Siena. There’s a place in Siena that was banned from the public for

Porta Camollia gate and Fortino delle donne fort
The Sienese gate facing Florence, a place of clashes and historical battles. Porta Camollia is one of the oldest gates

Fonte del Casato
The secret spring among the houses of Siena. Along via del Casato di Sotto, just a few steps from Piazza