San Gimignano City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit San Gimignano City Centre
Popular places to visit

Piazza Duomo
Browse the collections of ancient art, which grace the walls of the medieval landmarks that surround this resplendent public square.

Piazza della Cisterna
Admire the palaces and towers that frame this beautiful square, which was once a medieval marketplace. Today, it’s a venue for cultural events.

San Gimignano Communal Palace
You can browse the exhibits at San Gimignano Communal Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Gimignano. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.

Piazza delle Erbe
Watch the world go by and admire San Gimignano’s medieval architecture from the comfort of a café terrace at this central square.
Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum
This intriguing museum highlights the callousness of humans via displays of authentic and gruesome torture devices from around the world.
Torre Grossa
You can find out about the history of San Gimignano with a trip to Torre Grossa. Discover the area's beautiful countryside and wineries.
Activities

San Gimignano oil mill experience and oil tasting

Full-Day Chianti Bike Tour from Siena

Food and Wine Lesson and Wine Tasting in San Gimignano

Chianti wine tasting, IGT, organic Tuscan oil

San Gimignano: Lunch or Dinner at a Winery with Wine Tasting
Our pick of the best San Gimignano City Centre Hotel Deals

Residenza d'Epoca Palazzo Buonaccorsi
Great location inside the city walls. Historic building with a beautiful courtyard. Room was large, warm, and comfortable in Dec. Host was fantastic and helped us with parking recommendations for our trips to Sienna and Florence. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

san gimignano apartment in historical center, courtyard and fast free wifi
Our room was just wonderful. Very nicely situated within a courtyard, a quiet respite from the hordes of shoppers outside. The bathroom was a bit dangerous. For one the door is very short and the shower is not safe nor practical. The concierge and staff are exceptional and the breakfast was great. ...
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hotel Athena
Great hotel, beautiful view and excellent service from the personnel.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel Ristorante Alcide
I highly recommended
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione
Room, bathroom and breakfast were wonderful. WiFi was not great. Lovely location and pretty property.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Borgo Vescine
This was a beautiful location. The room was spacious and loved the patio for coffee in the mornings. It was very private. We enjoyed the pool and restaurants were great. Breakfast was amazing. We did the picnic and dinner in the Olive Garden and loved getting to know others at our table. The chefs ...
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

