Film and culture

Palio di Siena

Hospitality ashore
Where
Piazza del Campo, Siena
When
2 July and 16 August 2027Traditional dates of the two races
Piazza del Campo in Siena packed with spectators

The experience

What it is like

The race lasts little more than a minute, but the celebrations last for days: the trials, the historical parade, the contrada dinners. Seeing it up close, from a seat overlooking the square, changes everything.

We find seats overlooking the square and organise your stay in Siena or Chianti and a guided tour of the city.

Tickets and hospitality

Seats overlooking Piazza del Campo, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Villa or hotel in Siena and Chianti.

Transfers

Private transfer.

Experience

Guided tour of Siena and dinners.

Good to know

The Palio may be postponed to the following day due to bad weather: we build the stay with a day’s margin.

Clearly stated

What is included, what can be added, what needs confirming

In the proposal

  • A single proposal with the packages you choose
  • One point of contact for the whole stay

On request

  • Guided tour
  • Dinners
  • Villa or hotel

To be confirmed

  • Seats overlooking the square: there are few
  • Race times and possible postponement due to weather

Dates: the Palio is run every year on 2 July and 16 August; it may be postponed due to bad weather. Checked on 15 October 2026; we confirm them in the proposal.

Frequently asked questions

Before you enquire

Can you watch the Palio from a balcony?

Yes, but seats overlooking the square are few and private: they need to be requested well in advance.

And if it rains?

The race may be postponed: that is why we suggest at least one extra night.

Palio di Siena

Receive a tailor-made proposal

Tell us how many of you there are, the days and what interests you: we will reply with the options available for those dates.

Request a proposal

It takes a minute: we reply with a proposal, usually the same day.

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