Asciano and Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey guided tour
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Asciano and Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey guided tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Do this because
  • Walk through the medieval town of Asciano and discover its main sites along the way
  • Visit the Palazzo Corboli Museum to see works of art by the greatest Sienese artists
  • Reach Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey to admire frescoes by Sodoma and Signorelli
What to expect

Discover Asciano and its attractions on a full-day tour and then reach the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey to admire its beauty and find out about its importance!

Begin your day with a walk along Corso Matteotti to discover one of the main monuments of Asciano, known as 'il Paese del Garbo' (the town of politeness). Crossing the medieval Piazza del Grano you will arrive at Palazzo Corboli Museum. Here you'll see works of art by the greatest Sienese artists from the 14th to the 16th century. Admire paintings by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Matteo di Giovanni, Rutilio Manetti and precious wooden sculptures by Giovanni Pisano and Francesco di Valdambrino. You'll also discover a collection of Etruscan finds coming from the various archaeological complexes in the area.

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant and then reach the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, a 14th-century complex that has dominated the rugged landscape of the Crete Senesi for seven hundred years. Decorated with frescoes by Sodoma and Signorelli, it represents an example of Renaissance painting in the Sienese land.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour of Asciano and Monte Oliveto Maggiore
  • check Entrance to Museo Palazzo Corboli
  • check Lunch
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 122, 53041 Asciano SI, Italy

What to remember
  • Transfer among the locations isn't included, you will need to use your car
  • Your lunch will include first course, second course, dessert, ¼ of house wine, and water
  • Lunch isn't included for infants (age 0-3)
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Provider
Il Paese del Garbo
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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