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
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.