Photos: Livioandronico2013, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Massimo Catarinella, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Krzysztof Popławski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Livioandronico2013, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Massimo Catarinella, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Krzysztof Popławski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
San Domenico and the saint's relic
Your local guide
Giacomo Bellandi
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Highlights
- A plain brick basilica, deliberately restrained
- A relic tied directly to a local saint
- History explained in a quiet interior
- A side chapel worth slowing down for
- Two sites connected by one story
About this tour
This session looks at the Basilica di San Domenico and its connection to Santa Caterina's story. You see the plain brick interior of the basilica, and a side chapel explained in relation to the relic it is said to hold. The camera moves calmly through the large, quiet interior throughout.
We move slowly through the basilica since the space itself is large and calm, then pause properly at the chapel to explain its significance. I keep my voice low throughout, and take questions as we go.
It suits anyone interested in Siena's religious history told through a specific site. It pairs naturally with a session on Santa Caterina's home nearby.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Siena before heading out.
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Basilica interior 21 min
The camera moves through the basilica's plain brick interior, and I explain why such a large church was built with so little external decoration.
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Chapel of the relic 21 min
In a side chapel, I explain what the basilica is said to hold, and how that relic connects directly to Santa Caterina's own story nearby.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Siena: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Ricciarelli (almond biscuits) and Terzo di Città, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Siena, showing you Basilica interior and Chapel of the relic live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Siena live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
Reviews
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Verified booking
Great tour, small hiccups
Very good overall. The route was lovely, a little more time at the last stop would have been perfect.
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