Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. We'll enjoy a front-row seat at its wild horse race - the venerable Palio - and marvel at cultural treasures from the days when it rivaled Florence for leadership of Tuscany. Then we'll head into wine country for a little "dolce vita" under the Tuscan sun. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #tuscany
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[@gordonpage1]

I’m Scottish, from Glasgow, and I live in Siena. Everything that he said is correct, no exaggeration. The city is stunning- you have to experience it to really feel the historic ambiance and beauty. The food that you see in the video is what we eat every day, without exception. Poor quality wine doesn’t exist, and vino is available from 3 euros per bottle (and upwards). Oh, and the women are beautiful angels- I married one....

[@louvincetilme1204]

Cyberswally just an amazing episode of Siena.

[@PlasticCow01]

What is the name of the taverna that he goes to with the wine and cheese cellar?

[@kakapodoo421]

Oh lucky you. Edinburgh is still 9 degree

[@paolocirelli8937]

Taverna di San Giuseppe, via Giovanni Dupre’ 132, Siena.

[@austin29611]

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[@lesliemccormick6527]

My sister, an artist, and I were supposed to go to Italy, then into Austria and Germany, this past May, 2020. We had planned the trip for 2 years. Sigh. Thank you, Rick Steves- I now come home from a busy day at my front-line job, brew myself a hot cuppa and sit and "travel" with you.

[@Droxal]

My friend and I had been planning a trip for a year as well. Not only that, but we had it boooked. Hopefully we can all go sometime in the future.

[@pete0r]

Did you make it? Or did you rebook? I hope you and your sister eventually make it!!

[@irishkazolotse]

Isn't that interesting that a horse with NO jokey came in third? I love love Rick's video tours, we watch them as a family and dream big of our own adventures! Keep on traveling, Rick!!!!!

[@leilal8333]

Your travel series in Italy is a gem for me during this quarantine period! Love Italy!!! Can' wait for the borders to open!!! All the wine, the food, the romantic cobblestone streets!!! Thank you!!!

[@francescobonfiglio9142]

The borders will never reopen.

[@kylewit924]

@@francescobonfiglio9142 I'm here in Italy, to report that Italy is now open.

[@rosinabailu]

Being in Siena makes me feel like a time traveler in ancient times, really love this city, and Italy is really a lovely and charming country.

[@milhouse14]

This my favorite travel show. Don't stop traveling, Rick.

[@PaganUchiha]

I agree! Absolute favorite traveling channel on KZbin. Though if you know of any more good channels I'd love to hear about them.

[@albertoc.3298]

I'm an Italian, I'm a great explorer and a tourist. I do not follow routes for tourists but the real life of the places. I congratulate you on siena and Tuscany as they really are. I travel all over Europe but at the end the most beautiful place in the world is at home ... true Italy.

[@wangtg4dingpeng695]

2nd most beautiful at home, Munich ;)

[@trevorguyRO]

Can't get enough of Rick Steves!

[@willowmoon5063]

Watching and listening to Rick Steves never gets old. Like Bob Ross, I live happily through them. Thank you for your knowledge, humor, and love for sharing travels.

[@SSNESS]

Mike Piazza

[@vincentdesapio]

Once again, another great show. Rick proves that entertainment and education are not mutually exclusive.

[@Tora_74]

I've been to Rome, but Tuscany is my most desired place to go. As if a sting is pulling on my heart. I love the way Rick shows this wonderful place.

[@elainebmack]

Siena is a joy! I went there for three summers as a participant of a music festival and lived there for one year. It totally changes character when the summer tourists leave, but still it is so beautiful. A glorious place!

[@borneandayak6725]

Italian culture are very charming...

[@pandahungry8000]

Im a big Rick Steves fan. I love his presentations. Its done with elegance and sophistication. He truly knows his stuff. This video is my personal favorite and I’ve watched it several times and adore it. I’d love to discover Tuscany’s beauty for myself

[@nebot777]

Siena is very charm city, I’ve been there once and one day only, and remember that it’s square which stunned me, such beautiful it is.

[@sutats]

It's really hard to live better than the Italian way of life.

[@monohoh]

I really liked the transition between 09.30 when the bird is passing by and in 09.31 another bird is passing by too! I now that it was not intentional or anything but it was funny to see it

[@francoisedandre3644]

Quel luxe opulent, Siena et Tuscany ! Architecture, gastronomie, art........

[@sienna7332]

I want to travel to Siena because my name is Sienna and it looks lovely there

[@scottparsons]

One of your best videos, Rick! I truly felt I was right there in Tuscany.

[@louvincetilme1204]

Scott Parsons, me too. Very good episode. I wish to go.

[@kingachum]

I love Rick's videos as his enthusiasm and love of the places and people always shines through!

[@anndeakin1508]

Siena a city with great medieval building a town visited in the 1980S marvel of a cathedral Loved the city with the food and wine.A city not to be missed for medical churches.Great tour with a trip to Pizza too.Sienna a must too..

[@apophisstr6719]

What a lovely country and a wonderful video to presents it, I could almost feel the warmth of Tuscany and inspired by Italy's rich culture and traditions. Wish I have the time and money to experience it with my family first-hand!

[@razonhoque1936]

As always, another interesting video from Rick, feels like I was walking in Siena. You are best at what you do Rick!!!

[@etransform]

This really sets me in the mood for my visit to Italy in 2 months. I have been brushing up my Italian and this video highlights the beauty of Tuscan architecture, art, food and wine. Our home in Silicon Valley California is modeled after an Italian Villa - Villa Medici - so it is essential that we stay closely in touch with Italy to give our home even more authentic features. Thanks Rick.

[@juliocesarrodriguez4919]

Quelle belle video, c'est vrai tout ce que Rick dit.. Vive l'Italie!!!.

[@nataliperoncov6020]

Vive la BELLE FRANCE aussi!!!! 💝☀🌸👑

[@arela1030]

Wow what a gorgeous everything excellent can’t wait to go ,i love ❤️ 🇮🇹 red wine 🍷 , made in 🇮🇹 is the greatest in the whole wide world 🌎 Sir Steves thanks great effort god bless and peace your voice is so lovely and sweet i loved it

[@Reree-gz5bg]

What does your profile photo say?

[@Reree-gz5bg]

I’m trying to study Japanese 🥂

[@anndeakin1508]

Siena. Great place food and cathedrals services to attend.Loved the area style snd museums too

[@PaganUchiha]

Sipping wine while watching this haha

[@svenerikgolden7069]

Dyslexics enjoy the down to earth broadcasts of Steve Ricks just the same.

[@johncayetano46]

Amazing Tuscany

[@BETHA90]

What a wonderful video! I am going to Tuscany this year and it will be very useful to me. Thanks!!

[@lkelly0284]

I am Irish American right now I wish I were in Siena!

[@theriddler3637]

I love this city!

[@LifeofLin]

Rick gives an intimate and insightful look at the Tuscan way of life. Used some of these for my own trip to Tuscany!

[@alessiobartoli5755]

I suggest to take a visit to the nearby val di Chiana it is another fantastic place where u can experience the tuscan’s lifestyle and also have memorable landscapes

[@MsBeryl6]

Love all of Rock's Video's. Please do not STOP Traveling.

[@abhinav.mishra17]

Amazingly refreshing and beautiful.

[@cdifffc1754]

I'm a total rick Steve's fan girl

[@PaganUchiha]

Awesome. I'm a fanboy haha

[@aliciaandsassatravels]

I love old towns like this!

[@jonnycumtastefully]

What a soul stirring beautiful area this is, must visit when I am next in Europe.

[@ModaNorway]

Nice video thank you for sharing. I visited Tuscany this summer, very beautiful place😍

[@diamondtran8331]

Thanks for helping us seeing the unseens.

[@ionniculina4532]

Another amazing video! ❤ Thank you, Rick! 😍🤗

[@terrymike7524]

Another well done video.I would rate this as one of your best. Thanks

[@snowycroquet2687]

So spectacular from an interesting point of view

[@aliaksandranikovich6300]

Excellent overview. Very beautiful area.

[@ymlee9859]

Wow, I am planning 20 days of Italy and and I found your video, really nice and helpful. Thanks for the upload...

[@abishagx]

What an art!! 💘

[@roopsinghpanwar4231]

If someone is enjoying his life with fun, travelling, special food, culture & with many more things that is only you. Hi Sir i m from India & I Love all ur videos, i wish u best of luck from my side, keep travelling & enjoy life.

[@JonniePolyester]

Really enjoy these travelogues .... I remember well visiting Siena and even did an informal DJ gig in a bar on the Piazza del Campo... it rained continually throughout the entire trip in the middle of may & only once did the sun come out for any length of time ( whilst having a beer in the Piazza!) ....

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

I have traveled from one end of the Italian mainland to the other; from Venice and Milan to Bari and Brindisi. Of all the great Italian cities I have visited, Siena is my favorite. Sadly, I wasn't there to see a palio but it was like walking through a living museum. The local history, culture and cuisine are all terrific. If I could live anywhere in Italy, this would be the place!

[@francescoflore4521]

In Italy you walk in history and beauty.

[@chris.asi_romeo]

I'd love to go there 😍😍😍. Awesome place

[@davidwhitty5828]

Love your work Ricky! X

[@andrewrobertmoynihan3245]

Wonderful stuff. Great guide!! Never get a chance.

[@gianlucavisca3419]

bellissima Toscana the marvellous Siena, the aristocratic Florence, Pisa and its leaning tower, Lucca, Arezzo, San Gimignano and its medieval towers, Volterra and many many other sites in one of the most beautiful scenery of the whole world.... !!! Ciao

[@nikezooms]

Rick Steve reminds me of Howard’s neighbour in Jingle All The Way

[@bigbadbootydaddy515]

"You can't bench press your way out of this one" 😄

[@nikezooms]

@@bigbadbootydaddy515 put the cookie down

[@kylehill3643]

Thank you for going back doing a FULL episode not a travel byte for phones.

[@adamfrisk956]

Saltarello in the background is very fitting!

[@strayamericans]

Love the energy in the intro! and love the area!!!

[@mammajumboshrimp]

Fabulous tour!

[@kakapodoo421]

Awesome video!

[@user-gd9eu9if9d]

Thank you for interesting traveling.

[@Shichman]

Great episode!

[@johnkpocus]

Rick steves is my hero

[@recamatos]

Congrats to show us the beauty of italy

[@fabianaciampoli3017]

The my city is wonderful... W Siena w il palio... 😍😍😍😍😊

[@andreareid-davis6722]

Thanks I am from Jamaica and planning to vist italy Your video is helping me alot

[@colinlatimer9501]

Informative Excellent presentation

[@ericpatterson4248]

The Island of Dr. Moreau - 1996 film!? Yet, thanks for the "passeggiata"!

[@Chris-hp9be]

Tuscany is so beautiful 😮

[@vinaysingh4579]

Rick , le marche italy should be next on ur itenary.Wonderful place , pls explore for us.

[@bitansikdar2555]

Beautiful

[@chrisalfonso5982]

Bravo!

[@swkaushik]

Great Sir

[@rarefiedtennis4777]

Watch this weekly 😄

[@valentinejules8672]

I miss you Rick

[@LtNduati]

So long story short, Siena's cathedral is the equivalent of the clapped out Honda with Supreme and Versace stickers holding the bumper on while Florence is the Ferrari they were trying to beat.

[@pre-debutera6941]

Um.... yeah I guess so.

[@mooniJakhar2]

I spent many of days and night in seina and sleep in seina Square and park and road when I migrant in Italy illegal.that time I don't know about seina history and culture ..lol But now in this pandemic time of Corona there was not so much public in street of seina

[@johnsundar568]

ரிக் ஸ்டீவின் ஒவ்வொரு பதிவும் அழகானது.

[@keenypolce8154]

Excellent video. What is the name of this last winery you visited? My husband and I would love to tour it. Thanks!

[@lesaritchie6776]

what and where is the Agriturismo you stayed in with Isabella and Carlo? We are going in September and wish to stay at a place like that in Tuscany area

[@marcodefrancesco1769]

Veramente molto bello, questo video

[@gloriaalicia9669]

Hermosa ciudad

[@animesplash2453]

Aunque mal paguen ellas de cariz ortiz

[@user-gd5zu5kc4t]

La vita e bella

[@akpstar6331]

go back to china where you belong to

[@Hulktom2000]

been there!

[@Rog5446]

Interesting comment about planting Cypress trees to stop soil erosion. The roots of a Cypress tree only go down and do not spread out from the tree. If you want to stop soil erosion, the Cypress is the last tree you would choose.

[@wittayachawna2457]

love you

[@olimpiadeprosperis7699]

Tuscany 💖💖

[@JohnAranita]

My favorite Crayola color was Burnt Sienna.

[@deborahkatzhite1124]

SO confused! We have a day that we can spend in Siena, Montepulciano or Montalcino, any recommendations?

[@Rawshella]

I love you!

[@carolking3175]

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[@ubonmaan2754]

Bella Tuscany

[@SaeedAcronia]

Does anyone know the background music at 3:26 ?

[@lindacoiro9149]

What is the name of that taverna with the underground wine cellar that once was a tomb?

[@daveygivens735]

So give me this feedback. On a 2 week trip from the US, does it make sense to fly into Venice...train down to Florence, Rome, and fly back home from Rome?

[@paolocirelli8937]

Yes, it makes sense.

[@pfa9862]

3:29 which famous song is this?

[@Mr107057]

Can anyone tell me, How many years it would take to completely travel Europe like Rick?

[@puntize90]

What was the name of the restaurant in Siena?