With the city's stunning Gothic architecture, medieval brick buildings, and religious monuments as your backdrop, a walk through Siena is a journey into the past. Explore the Tuscan town's UNESCO-listed historic center with a knowledgeable local guide on this comprehensive walking tour.

Meet up with your guide at the Basilica of San Domenico and step into the church's nave. Continue on into the old town, spotting landmarks like the neo-Gothic Rocca Salimbeni, an urban palace that houses the main offices of the Monte dei Parchi di Siena bank, and the stone tower of the Palazzo Chici-Sarcini, which dates all the way back to the 12th century.

Step into the grand Piazza del Campo to see the town hall and iconic medieval tower, and hear about the Palio horse race that takes place here twice each year, in which jockeys ride bareback through the plaza. From there, make your way down winding, enoteca- and cafe-lined streets to the Siena Duomo.

Follow your guide into the spectacular interior of the cathedral to see masterpieces by artists like Donatello, Bernini, and Michelangelo. Snap a photo of the black-and-white stripes of the marble facade and bell tower, and be sure to pick up some tips on other attractions to check out on your own before parting ways with your guide.