Everyone loves Cortona, because it is an authentic and fascinating place.
Village of Etruscan origin with stone houses, which stands in the center of an impeccable countryside, hand-sculpted in every corner, pampered by man in every detail.
All around there are cypresses, vineyards, olive trees, oaks and fruit trees.
Frances Mayes, the very famous writer, made Cortona famous in the eyes of the world thanks to her novel "Under the Tuscan Sun" and the beautiful film based on her novel.
So what will we see in this treasure chest of wonders?
1) The Palace of the Captain of the People and the Town Hall, buildings from the medieval era
2) Piazza Signorelli, which owes its name to the famous Renaissance painter who was a friend of Leonardo da Vinci.
3) Piazza del Duomo with its fourteenth-century gothic cathedral
4) the Girifalco Fortress
5) The ancient walls of Cortona with the Porta Bifora, the oldest, as it is of Etruscan origin
Enjoy strolling through magic Cortona!
What's included
Expert local guide
Entrance in Cortona Duomo
What to expect
Piazza Signorelli
30m
Cortona is a hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy. The Etruscan Academy Museum displays a vast collection of bronze, ceramic and funerary items reflecting the town’s Etruscan past
30m
On this square rise the Cathedral of Cortona, the monumental complex of Jesus and the Bishop’s Palace. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Renaissance style was built by the followers of Giuliano da Sangallo above the oldest church of S. Maria, of which some remains can be seen on the facade
Fortezza di Girifalco
30m
The Girifalco Fortress is located at the highest point of Cortona and overlooks the town.
The Fortress was built, on a project by Gabrio Serbelloni, in 1561 at the behest of Grand Duke Cosimo I dei Medici
30m
The Porta Bifora or Ghibellina is located in Cortona and was named in this way because in Etruscan times it consisted of a double entrance.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Garibaldi square, in front of the entrance of the escalators
End point
Garibaldi square, in front of the entrance of the escalators
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
