The Palio is a famous horse race held twice a year (on the 2nd July and 16th August) in Piazza del Campo. On this ten-hour day trip, you will live all the drama and excitement of the Palio followed by a festive dinner. Plus learn incredible information from an expert guide.

After departing Florence in the afternoon, you'll arrive in Siena when the horses are blessed. Then, marvel at the magnificent parade in Renaissance costumes with three frenzied laps of the Piazza to decide the winner. Witness how the citizens of the winning Contrada then praise the horse and the jockey as heroes who will be proudly celebrated all year long.

Benefit from a package that captures the real essence of the Palio, a tailor-made experience that will let you take home “the heart of Siena”. A guided tour of Siena, as well as watching the Palio horse race from Piazza del Campo is included. Lastly, you'll indulge in one of the most famous restaurants in Piazza del Campo to complete the experience.

Enjoy a guided tour of Siena on a full-day trip from Florence
Admire a typical parade in Renaissance costumes
Watch the world-famous Palio horse race from the Piazza del Campo
Indulge with a dinner in a restaurant in Piazza del Campo included

This activity is not suitable for children younger than 12 years old so this is the minimum age that can be booked to join
Maximum people who can be booked is 15
You are requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure
Due to stairs, uneven and steep surfaces, the activity is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair and stroller users
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes plus a cap and sunglasses
This activity is available to select in English, Italian or Spanish

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Travel by coach or minivan with air conditioning
Multilingual tour guide
Guided tour of Siena
Access to the ground level of the square to watch the race
Dinner in a restaurant in Piazza del Campo
Drinks

Balcony area of the square which costs from € 450 per person

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Villa Costanza, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet the assistance staff, who will be wearing green shirts, at Villa Costanza, Florence bus station. Take the T1 tram and get off at the end of the line (Villa Costanza stop). From the city center, the tram ride takes about 20 minutes.