Siena, a pearl of the medieval architecture, is famous for its ‘Palio’ horse race, which takes place in summer and involvs 17 contrade, or the city quarters. During the tour, an authorized guide will take you along via Banchi di Sopra, which used to be an ancient Via Francigena – a pilgrimage route to Rome – to Piazza del Campo, the political heart of the city, and to Piazza del Duomo, where the spectacular Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta stands. Its history, legends, traditions and, of course, gastronomic tidbits, such as panforte and ricciarelli, will make you fall in love with this fascinating medieval city.