Special Event: Siena' s Palio Horse Race

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Duration: 10 hours

Tour ID: 7392

Overview

The Palio is a famous horse race held twice a year in Piazza del Campo, in Siena. You will live all the drama and excitement of the four days of the Palio. On the Palio’s eve, the “Prova Generale”, the second-last trial, is followed by a festive dinner. The next day, the most exciting events start in the afternoon with the horses' blessing. After a magnificent parade in Renaissance costumes, three frenzied laps of the Piazza will decide the winner. The citizens of the winning Contrada then acclaim the horse and the jockey as heroes and will proudly celebrate all year long. Our agency is glad to offer packages that capture the true essence of the Palio, a tailor-made experience that will let you take home “the heart of Siena”.

Highlights

• Guided tour of Siena
• See the horses blessing
• Dinner at a restaurant in the Piazza del Campo square
• Watch the Palio horse race

Good to Know

Duration: 10 hours
Tour Start Time: 12:30
Tour End Time: 22:30
This tour is available: 2nd of July & 16th of August

Mobile Voucher Accepted
Free Cancellation Up to 48 hours in advance
Easy Cancellation

Free Cancellation Up to 48 hours in advance

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Inclusions

• Travel by GT coach or minivan with air conditioning
• Expert escorts
• Guided tour of Siena with an expert guide
• Dinner at a restaurant in the Piazza del Campo square
• Access to the square to watch the race

Exclusions

Balcony or bleacher place

Meeting Point

Know Before You Go

- This tour is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
- Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs. Please note that a moderate amount of walking is involved and this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- A vegetarian menu is available upon request, please specify at the time of booking
- Instructions to reach the meeting point: Meet our staff, who will be wearing green shirts, at Villa Costanza, Florence Coach Station. You can easily reach the meeting point by getting on T1 Leonardo tramway towards Villa Costanza (you have to get off at the Villa Costanza stop which is also the end of the line). It will take almost 20 minutes from Florence\'s main train station.
- Participant Requirements: we recommend to bring a mask with you and wear it during all the activities.