Uncover the secrets of the hilltop village of Pienza on this guided walking tour. Visit the Assunta Cathedral and view Piccolomini palace and the Bishop's Palace. Immerse yourself in picturesque alleys lined with shops where you can purchase crafts, food, and wine.
Meet your guide at the entrance to Pienza cathedral in the Piazza Pio II square where you can view the Duomo church, Piccolomini palace, the Bishop's Palace, and the ornately decorated Pozzo dei Cani well.
Enter the Cathedral of Assunta to view 14th-century paintings by Sienese painters. See the cathedral's Renaissance-style octagonal bell tower. Have the option to purchase entry to the Piccolomini palace which was the summer residence of Pope Pius II.
Make your way to the historic Comunale and Borgia palaces. Pass by ancient convents. Finish your tour with a tasting of typical local products like pecorino and salami. Pair your food with selected wines from the region like Chianti, Montalcino or Montepulciano.