- If the flight you have booked is cancelled due to bad weather, no payment will be required.
- If you cancel your booking, 25% of the total amount will be retained.
- If you fail to show up at the launch site on the scheduled day and time, the full amount will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of booking.
- A flight is considered confirmed once a credit card number is provided as a guarantee.
- Passengers who have recently undergone surgery to the lower limbs and pregnant women are not permitted to fly.
Hot air balloon flight over Siena
Soar over the City of the Palio and the Crete Senesi
Unforgettable emotions
Experience the extraordinary thrill of a hot air balloon flight over Siena, one of Italy’s most fascinating and best-preserved medieval cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the beating heart of southern Tuscany.
Our hot air balloon flights depart from a launch field located just outside the city walls, a privileged position that guarantees spectacular views from the very first moments of take-off.
Hot Air Balloon Ride from Siena: Piazza del Campo Seen from Above
From the very beginning of your hot air balloon ride over Siena, the दृश्य unfolding before your eyes is simply breathtaking. The famous Piazza del Campo, with its unmistakable shell shape and its distinctive herringbone-patterned paving divided into nine sections, dominates the historic center like a natural amphitheater. This iconic square, the stage of the legendary Palio di Siena held twice a year (on July 2nd and August 16th), is considered one of the most beautiful medieval squares in the world. Admiring it from above in a hot air balloon offers a unique perspective, allowing you to fully appreciate its perfect geometry and architectural harmony.
Beside the square rises the majestic Torre del Mangia, 88 meters tall, whose elegant Gothic silhouette has watched over the city for centuries. The Siena Cathedral, with its extraordinary black-and-white marble façade and dome soaring above the urban skyline, stands as one of the masterpieces of Italian Gothic art. Flying over these historic monuments as the first light of dawn paints the red terracotta rooftops of the city in shades of gold and pink is a visual and emotional experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Three unique hot air balloon itineraries over Siena
One of the most fascinating aspects of a hot air balloon flight over Siena is the unpredictability of the route, entrusted to the wind, which makes every experience different and truly one of a kind. Depending on weather conditions, the journey may take you over the city’s medieval historic center, allowing you to admire from above its narrow streets, squares, historic buildings, churches, and contrade exactly as they were conceived in the Middle Ages.
Alternatively, the flight may head north, soaring over the Chianti hills with Siena as a backdrop: an iconic landscape of orderly vineyards, woodlands, cypress trees, hilltop villages, and historic wineries producing the renowned Chianti Classico. In other cases, the wind may carry the balloon south or south-east toward the Crete Senesi, one of Tuscany’s most evocative areas, with its clay hills, gullies, biancane formations, solitary cypress trees, and isolated farmhouses creating almost surreal, poetically striking scenery.
Whichever direction the wind chooses, Siena always remains visible as a magnificent backdrop, seamlessly combining medieval urban beauty with the region’s most authentic rural landscapes.
Exclusive hot air balloon flight over Siena for two or more people
Turn your hot air balloon flight over Siena into an even more romantic and intimate experience by booking our exclusive flight for 2 to 6 people: you will have the entire balloon and a dedicated pilot exclusively for you, with no other passengers on board. The perfect choice to celebrate a special anniversary, make an unforgettable marriage proposal above Piazza del Campo, mark an important occasion, or simply enjoy the magic of flight in complete privacy and intimacy.
Exclusive flight details:
- Price: €1,800 for 2 to 6 people
- Flight insurance: Included in the price
- Duration: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Availability: Year-round, early morning
A private hot air balloon flight over Siena is an unforgettable gift for your loved one or a unique way to celebrate special moments of your life together, creating exclusive memories suspended between history and nature.
Book your flight over Siena now
Important
Before booking a hot air balloon flight, make sure you have read our tips and flight cancellation policy.
Terms and conditions
Important tips to enjoy your hot air balloon flight with peace of mind
- Make sure you are physically fit to fly. For example, flying is not recommended for people with heart conditions, back problems, or for pregnant women. Please consult your doctor and our staff if you are unsure about your physical suitability.
- Children are allowed to fly from 5 years of age.
- Dress in layers, as the air is quite cool in the early morning.
- It is mandatory to wear appropriate clothing:
- Closed, flat, comfortable shoes, preferably leather
- Long trousers, no bags or jewelry.
The pilot reserves the right to deny boarding in the event of unsuitable clothing.
- The pilot is responsible for the aircraft; please follow their instructions and listen carefully to the briefing, which includes safety information and landing position requirements.
- The company is not responsible for items lost during the flight.
- Please arrive on time for your flight appointment!
- Call the mobile +39 338 9077070 for information before the flight.
- We will call you the evening before the flight for final confirmation. If there is no answer, the full cost of the flight will be charged. If you do not answer but still show up at departure, you will still be able to fly.
- Please remember that approximately 80% of all hot air balloon flights end with the basket resting on its side—this is perfectly normal.
- You are welcome to take photos during the flight—you won’t often have a view like this!
- The hot air balloon is considered the safest form of flight!
Please note: for the months of November, December, and January, it is recommended to book for groups of at least 4 people.
