3-Hour Cortona Walking Tour with Medieval Streets and Panoramic Views
About This Tour
Explore the charm of Cortona on a 3-hour walking tour through its medieval streets and ancient Etruscan walls. Visit the Cathedral and Piazza Signorelli, uncove...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Cortona · Languages: English
Know before you go: This is a challenging tour suitable for everyone, except for people with disabilities or physical limitations, as there are unpaved roads and cobblestones.
About Cortona
Cortona
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What's Included
- Guided tour of the town as described
Not Included
- Transport and fortress entrance fees for Girifalco
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cortona's Medieval Streets, Sacred Sites and Hilltop Views
Begin at the Mullioned Gate in the ancient Etruscan walls. Stroll through the narrow streets of Cortona's historic center, admiring its medieval character. Stroll through the narrow streets of Cortona's historic center, admiring its medieval character. Visit the Cathedral of Cortona and learn about its artistic and religious heritage. Visit the Cathedral of Cortona and learn about its artistic and religious heritage. Continue to Piazza Signorelli, where your guide will share curiosities and legends about the city. Continue to Piazza Signorelli, where your guide will share curiosities and legends about the city. Walk uphill to the Church of San Francesco, known for its simple elegance and spiritual atmosphere. Walk uphill to the Church of San Francesco, known for its simple elegance and spiritual atmosphere. Discover smaller chapels and hidden gems along the path, revealing Cortona's layered history. Discover smaller chapels and hidden gems along the path, revealing Cortona's layered history. Pause to appreciate the views of terracotta rooftops and the surrounding countryside. Pause to appreciate the views of terracotta rooftops and the surrounding countryside. Continue uphill to the Basilica di Santa Margherita, dedicated to the city's patron saint. Continue uphill to the Basilica di Santa Margherita, dedicated to the city's patron saint. Admire the ornate interiors and the devotion that surrounds this sacred site. Admire the ornate interiors and the devotion that surrounds this sacred site. Reach the Fortress of Girifalco (exterior visit only) at the very top of the hill. Reach the Fortress of Girifalco (exterior visit only) at the very top of the hill. Conclude with breathtaking panoramic views over the Valdichiana valley, a fitting finale to your exploration. Conclude with breathtaking panoramic views over the Valdichiana valley, a fitting finale to your exploration.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Via Mura del Mercato, Cortona, AR, Italia · Tour start: 52044 Cortona, Province of Arezzo, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
