Cortona Private walking Tour under the Tuscan sun

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!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza Signorelli, Piazza Luca Signorelli, 52044, Cortona Italy

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fortezza di Girifalco, Via di Fortezza, Cortona Italy

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Porta Bifora, SP34, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy

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.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Piazza Garibaldi, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Expert local guide
• Entrance in Cortona Duomo

Not Included

Facilities