San Gimignano - Free Self-Guided Audio Tour

San Gimignano: Towers, Squares, and Medieval Streets

San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy

This walking tour explores the historic heart of San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers and preserved Tuscan character. Beginning at the Bastion of Saint Francis and Porta San Giovanni, the route leads along the lively Via San Giovanni past museums and tower houses. You will visit the Campatelli Tower, admire the detailed model city at San Gimignano 1300, and reach the civic center at Piazza della Cisterna and Palazzo Comunale. The tour continues to Torre Grossa and the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta before ending with panoramic views from Rocca di Montestaffoli.

Distance: 2.0 km
Duration: 1.0 hours
Number of stops: 12

Points of Interest

Bastion of Saint Francis  (Historical Building)
Porta San Giovanni  (Historical Square)
Museum of Torture  (Museum)
Via San Giovanni  (Historical Neighborhood)
Campatelli Tower  (Museum)
San Gimignano 1300  (Historical Building)
Palazzo Comunale, Picture Gallery, Big Tower  (Odd Landmark)
Piazza della Cisterna  (Historical Square)
Historic Centre of San Gimignano  (Historical Neighborhood)
Torre Grossa  (Odd Landmark)
Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta  (Church)
Rocca di Montestaffoli  (Historical Building)