Siena Cathedral and Piccolomini Library Entry Ticket
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step inside one of Italy's finest examples of Roman-Gothic architecture — the enchanting Cathedral of Siena — and admire striking frescoes by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Pinturicchio. More than a million visitors pass through its doors every year, as impressive as Florence's Duomo, built between 1214 and 1263. Don't miss the Piccolomini Library, built in honor of Pope Pius II, and explore the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) too. Look down as well as up: the cathedral floor is a work of art, featuring 56 scenes engraved in marble by 40 artists between 1369 and 1547. It's visible in its entirety from 27 June to 31 July and 19 August to 15 November 2026; at other times, some parts are covered. A digital audio guide to the Cathedral's interior is already included with your ticket and can be downloaded as soon as you step inside. Travelers can also enjoy an extra digital audio guide to explore Siena and San Gimignano.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entry to the Piccolomini Library (when available)
- Entry to Siena Cathedral
- Digital audio guide of Siena City and San Gimignano
- Digital audio guide of Duomo
What's not
- Guided Tour
- Headset for audio guide
Itinerary
The Cathedral of Siena is one of Italy's most spectacular examples of Roman-Gothic architecture, dazzling visitors with its striped marble facade and richly decorated interior. Step inside to admire masterpieces by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Pinturicchio, alongside the extraordinary inlaid marble floor, made up of 56 mosaic panels crafted over two centuries by 40 different artists. Explore the Piccolomini Library, home to precious frescoes and illuminated manuscripts, and the Duomo Nuovo. A truly unmissable stop for art, history, and architecture lovers visiting Siena.
The Piccolomini Library, inside Siena Cathedral, is one of the city's most dazzling hidden gems. Commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini in honor of his uncle Pope Pius II, it houses a breathtaking series of frescoes by Pinturicchio, vividly depicting scenes from the pope's eventful life. The room also displays precious illuminated manuscripts and choir books collected over centuries. With its vibrant colors and intricate detail, it's a true Renaissance treasure not to be missed.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- CITY TOURS CO. LTD
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Siena
- Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 352 experiences we list in Siena.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 143 of 352.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Siena
Siena is a medieval Tuscan hill city of red-brown brick, known for its shell-shaped main square, its striped cathedral and the twice-yearly Palio.
Siena was Florence's great rival in the Middle Ages, and its historic centre, a UNESCO site, still looks much as it did then. Il Campo, the shell-shaped square, slopes down to the Palazzo Pubblico and its slender tower, the Torre del Mangia. The cathedral, striped in white and dark green marble, has a pavement of inlaid scenes and a library of painted manuscripts.
Top-ranked sights in Siena: Piazza del Campo, Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena), Mangia Tower (Torre del Mangia).
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