Top Siena Outdoor Activities

There’s only one way to see Tuscany: from above. And the best way to do that is via hot air balloon. This 1-hour hot air balloon flight from Siena takes you above Tuscany to get a breathtaking view of the low-rolling hills, some clad in grape vines, others crowned by a rustic ancient villa. Ascend as high as 2,000 feet (609 meters) as you get a commanding view of the countryside and surrounding ancient villages and towns. Upon landing, enjoy a nice glass of sparkling wine to celebrate the amazing trip through the Tuscan heavens.

Giddy up! Traverse the hills of Tuscany via a unique mode of transportation with this guided horseback tour from Siena. Roam the rolling hills, some clad in grapevines, others blanketed with olive groves, as you and your horse calmly explore the region. Pass through rustic villages, all while learning about the history of the place from your guide. See stunning scenery that you would not have had the chance to encounter.

Discover the sights and flavors of Tuscany by bike on a private 6-hour tour. Set along gentle roads and trails, the countryside excursion is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the region’s world-famous landscape. Pedal your way to a traditional family farm and wine cellar. There you enjoy a filling meal paired with four different wines. Sample honey and homemade olive oil with bruschettas, cold cuts, and more.

Become a pilgrim of sorts and take a scenic hike on the historic Via Francigena, an old pilgrimage route that stretched from Canterbury in England to Rome. The rural route takes you through villages, vineyards, and some of the most scenic countryside in Tuscany. Best of all, once you get to the medieval village of Monteriggioni you're rewarded with a wine tasting. At the end, head back to Siena via train.

Drench yourself in the fabled Tuscan countryside on this private, day-long hiking tour from Siena. Meet your expert guide in Siena and then drive in a comfortable minivan to the trail where you perambulate through verdant vineyards, rustic villages, and over the classic rolling hills of Tuscany. Stop halfway along the hike to indulge in a classic lunch of Tuscan treats and then travel via minivan to the town of San Gimignano, known as the ‘medieval Manhattan’ for its many gothic towers that form a medieval skyline in the 21st century. 

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden places, but no less fascinating than Siena and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be personalized, to browse whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.

Travel off-road through the Chianti valley on this day-long Tuscan wine tour. As your guide drives a vintage SUV, you'll gaze out at the gentle green hills and grapevine groves that typify the landscape. Stop at three wineries to sample several varietals of wine along with local products such as honey and olive oil, then relax over a traditional Tuscan picnic for lunch at your final stop. The tour starts and ends in the village of Castellina in Chianti.

Immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside on a two-hour ATV excursion.  Select a start time that works for you and get a briefing from your private guide.  Test out the ATV until you feel comfortable. Then, enjoy the adrenaline rush as you discover the UNESCO listed Crete Senesi area from Chianti to Val d’Orcia by ATV. Your guide is on hand at all times to offer assistance or answer questions.

ATV Excursion in the hearth of Tuscany, in province of Siena, in Crete Senesi UNESCO heritage, between Chianti and Val d'Orcia

Experience the culinary delights of the Chianti region on a half-day tour from Florence to a Tuscan farmhouse. Go in search of truffles with an expert guide and his trained dog during a 1-hour forest walk, then enjoy a traditional lunch that features the fresh truffles accompanied by extra virgin olive oil and Chianti Classico wine. Includes tastings of wine, olive oil, and honey, and a 3-course lunch.

See the Chianti region’s famous vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages from an entirely new perspective when you embark on a half-day horseback riding tour. This private tour begins with pickup from your Siena accommodation; travel by car to an area winery, where the adventure begins. Once you’ve become acquainted with your horse, you’ll ride past some of the area’s loveliest scenery. Finish with a traditional Tuscan lunch, plus wine tasting.

Saddle up to explore the stunning countryside of the Chianti wine region on this private half-day horseback riding tour from Castellina. Suitable for all abilities, you’ll ride through scenic vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages, and stop along the way for a typical Tuscan lunch and wine and olive oil tastings.

Pedal through rolling hills and medieval villages in the scenic Val d’Orcia on an e-bike tour that includes lunch and an on-farm cheese tasting. With a guide to select the safest and most scenic bike routes through the UNESCO-listed agricultural region, you can focus on the experience. Provided e-bikes mean this tour can be as challenging—or as relaxed—as you want.

Get up close and personal with Tuscany’s ineffable scenery, and explore with ease, on a full-day tour by electric bike. Meet your guide in Siena and travel by van into the Chianti hills, where you’ll receive your bike and helmet and will get familiar with the gear. With just a small group for company, set off on a tour of the countryside, visit a restored monastery, and head to a local winery, where you can enjoy a traditional meal and generous wine tasting.

A trail ride on horseback may be the most beautiful and touching way to immerse yourself deeply into Tuscan nature. Your perspective changes and gives you an amazing view. Ask your guides about their passionate work with horses as well as about the country and the area they live in. Of course, the horses are extremely well trained and well behaved and live in species appropriate herd associations, all year outside. Happy horses, happy riders!

in the tranquility of the Sienese countryside among hares, with breathtaking views of Siena, the Castello delle Quattro Torra

Get an extra boost from your electric bike on a half-day bike tour of the Chianti region. Follow your guide through a picturesque landscape of gentle hills with vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, stopping at a 12th-century castle and a winery. Your tour includes a wine tasting, bottled water, and use of all necessary equipment.

See Tuscany in classic Italian style by exploring the rustic region via a vintage Fiat 500, the classic, beloved and diminutive Italian automobile. Get picked up at your hotel in Siena and then ride to the stunning hilltop town of Monteriggioni, cruising through the rolling hills of Chianti along the way. Stop at a local vineyard and sample some delicious Italian wines with a hearty lunch of local fare. Follow the guide in a caravan. The number of participants on this small-group tour is limited to just ten, so you’re sure to get plenty of personalized attention from the guide.

Intact, unspoiled nature in the Maremma Park with a carriage ride of about an hour or, depending on the availability of the Park Guides or bookings within the park system, we could change with Easy Nature Walk with narratives of legends, pirate stories, kidnapped girls and sea monsters. The duration is approximately 1 hour and a half. The Tarot Garden is, together with the Park Guell in Barcelona, the only splendid example of artistic architecture that the whole world envies us!

Admire the gorgeous landscapes of Tuscany from above on this 1-hour hot air balloon flight from Siena! This thrilling hot air balloon ride takes you up 2,000 feet (609 meters) over the rolling hills, classic Italian villas, imposing castles and sprawling vineyards and olive groves of the Tuscan countryside. Toast to this unforgettable experience with a glass of sparkling wine upon landing.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden places, but no less fascinating and important for Siena and the Palio, besides instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be personalized, to browse whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.

Easy fully guided e-bike tour to discover the beauty of the Maremma natural park in 1 day. With a 30 km circuit, you will enjoy a fun cycling experience by visiting the best spots in the park. You will see the ruins of an ancient and beautiful abbey, from the top of a hill overlooking the sea, you will enjoy a breathtaking scenery, from there the park will be at your feet. You will have a relaxing picnic on a wild beach, you will discover the "Porte Vinciniane" and you will take wonderful photos from the bird-watching refuge from which you can admire the unspoiled nature of this place. This is the perfect opportunity for an active day with your family or friends.

Bus tours of Tuscany can feel out of touch with the beautiful, rolling countryside that travelers love. This tour allows you to get out of the bus and into the landscapes of the Tuscan countryside on a bike, following routes designed for casual cyclists or professionals. It’s a small-group affair, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and finishes with a lunch of Tuscan dishes and wine.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden places, but no less fascinating than Siena and its districts and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauties of each district from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be personalized, to browse whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.