Cortina and the Olympic City: A Self Guided Walking Tour

Duration1h - 1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the Olympic legacy of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the "Queen of the Dolomites" on the self-guided audio tour. Starting in Piazza Angelo Dibona, this tour traces the town's history from hosting the first televised Winter Games in 1956 to its upcoming role in Milano Cortina 2026.

Tour Highlights:
Olympic History: Visit the square where the 1956 torch passed and medal ceremonies are held.

Glamorous Streets: Walk Corso Italia, a luxury shopping hub and famous film set.

Inspiring Figures: Hear stories of Giuliana Minuzzo’s historic oath and Eugenio Monti’s legendary sportsmanship.

Natural Wonders: View the UNESCO-listed Tofane peaks and learn about the enrosadira glow.

Future Vision: See venues prepared for 2026 sliding, curling, and skiing events.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

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Stroll past this "urban living room" to see the bronze bust of famous mountain guide Angelo Dibona. Learn how this square hosted the first televised Winter Olympics in 1956.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
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Walk along this world-renowned Alpine resort that transformed from a modest Ladin village into a global brand. Discover its unique blend of mountain culture and "Dolce Vita" glamour. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Walk along Cortina’s premier pedestrian street, a hub for luxury shopping and iconic film sets. Observe the fascinating contrast between high-fashion elegance and the serious discipline of mountain sports. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Basilica dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo
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Pass by this late-Baroque parish church to admire its 1703 wooden altar and 68-meter campanile made of local dolomitic stone. It serves as the spiritual heart of the community. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Walk along this street where the Olympic story becomes intimate. Learn about Giuliana Minuzzo, the first woman to read the Olympic oath during the historic 1956 opening ceremony. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Pass by this scenic viewpoint featuring the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos. It offers a perfect frame of the town with the towering Dolomites as a backdrop.
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Stroll past the viewpoint of these UNESCO-listed peaks, once an ancient tropical sea. See the "Schuss" on the Olimpia delle Tofane slope, the arena for women's downhill skiing. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Stadio Olimpico del Ghiaccio
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Catch a glimpse of this historic venue, originally built for the 1956 Games and renewed for 2026. It stands as a tangible legacy of Cortina's long-standing Olympic identity and hosting tradition. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts and ends at Piazza Angelo Dibona in the centre of Cortina. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour starts and ends at Piazza Angelo Dibona in the centre of Cortina. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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