The centre of the piazza is free. Everything else costs €200–1,000+.
Plan this trip →Stand in the piazza centre. Arrive by 1–2pm. Bring water, hat, patience. Best experience, hardest endurance test.
Grandstand (tribune/palchi): €300–600. Metal bleachers on the piazza edge. Shade from some angles. Book through: Palio Viaggi (palioviaggi.it), Il Palio (ilpalio.org), local agencies in Siena. Available from March–April for July race; April–May for August. Sell out fast. Balcony seats: €400–1,000+ per person. Private buildings rent windows/balconies. More comfortable than grandstands, better views, often include aperitivo. Book through agencies or Airbnb Experiences (search "Palio balcony"). Restaurant packages: €300–500. Dinner + piazza viewing. Limited spots.
Siena hotels triple in price for Palio week. Book 4–6 months ahead. Alternative: stay in Florence (75 min train/bus, €10) and go for the day.
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