Siena
Siena of the Grand Tour
Siena of the Grand Tour
a trip through time
Siena of the Grand Tour is a fresh, engaging and entertaining walking tour designed for curious travelers who want to discover the city from a completely different perspective. In other words, you will be like the one who explored Italy between the 17th and 19th centuries.
During those centuries, a new way of travelling became popular: the famous Grand Tour of Italy. It was undertaken by young aristocrats and wealthy families from across Europe, as well as by writers, scholars and art collectors. This because Italy – renowned for ancient history, artistic masterpieces – was considered an essential stop for anyone seeking cultural education and ispiration. Likewise Siena was one of the must-see destinations of the incredible trip.
To clarify, our experience begins by stepping into the mindset of those historical travelers, allowing us to see the city through their eyes. So, in this way we can understand what made Siena such a captivating stop – in some case really not – on their long journeys.
Through fascinating anecdotes, historical curiosity and surprising stories, we will walk through Siena’s most beautiful streets and squares. Along the way, we will also read excerpts from the travel notes of famous visitors such as the Marquis de Sade, Giacomo Casanova and Nathaniel Hawthorne. This will be a good way to discover what intrigued them, what moved them and what they chose to write down in the journals.
In conclusion this is not just a tour – it’s a cultural journey through Tuscany, a chance to explore Siena with the curiosity and wonder of the original Grand Tour travelers.
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