
Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 19 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local worth booking?
Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local is a 2.5-hour experience in Siena, Italy, from $40 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (19)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $40 per person
To fully discover a city one may participate in a lot of tours and go eat at many venues published on travel guides and recommended by online travellers but the true local knows where to take you and you'll be paired wit
What you get
- Local Sweets Dessert
- Snacks
- Gelato / Ice Cream "Il Bacio"
- Alcoholic beverages
About this experience
To fully discover a city one may participate in a lot of tours and go eat at many venues published on travel guides and recommended by online travellers but the true local knows where to take you and you'll be paired with a Local Expert who will tell you stories, curiosities and will take you to spots outside of the tourist lens. We'll visit the most important and the least acknowledged hitspots of the Medieval Centre of Siena. Also, with us, you'll be able to eat some of the most typical snacks available in the city and taste the local Tuscan Wines, which mean a lot to the gastronomic history of the locals. The activity is suitable to people of all ages, from the kid discovering the curiosities behing the walls of the centre to the adults learning about Siena's culture.
What's included
Included
- Local Sweets Dessert
- Snacks
- Gelato / Ice Cream "Il Bacio"
- Alcoholic beverages
Not included
- Tips / Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Santuario di Santa Caterina
While going through the alleys and piazzas which make Siena the wonder it is. We'll have the chance to do a wine tasting session in a local wine shop where you'll relish on 2 wines and some local snacks such as ciaccino and bread with local extravirgin olive oil.
45 minutes here
Duomo di Siena
Continuing with our legends, curiosities, we'll stop to have a sweets tasting focusing on the best that Siena offers, namely ricciarelli, panforte and much more!
45 minutes here
Piazza del Campo
We'll finally enter Il Campo, the main square, which will reconnect all the stories our Local Expert will tell you and we'll go towards the last stop of our tour where you'll taste the local gelato "the kiss" or "il bacio"
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Siena
Meeting in front of the main door of Palazzo Spannocchi
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting in front of the main door of Palazzo Spannocchi
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- That's All Local
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $40 to $59
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by That's All Local, who run 12 experiences we rank across 12 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.9.
See everything That's All Local runsWhy this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siena.
How much does Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Siena usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Siena is not rushed.
Is Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Siena, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Siena can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Siena and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Siena Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Siena within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Siena?
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On Outty we rank every Siena experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena, Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour, Siena: A Wine Tour and Tasting Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Siena?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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