Cortona Guided Historical and Cultural Tour

Discover the iconic Tuscan town of Cortona (made famous in the book by Frances Mayes "Under The Tuscan Sun"). Located between Florence and Rome, Cortona is rich in Etruscan roots. Cortona is an easy city for everyone to really love. This is because of its atmosphere, its Etruscan past, its delightful medieval old town and also its splendid panoramas.

Meeting Point

Piazza Garibaldi

Piazza Garibaldi, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy

Next to the obelisk

What's included:

• Certified local guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Duomo di Cortona

Piazza del Duomo Vecchio 1, , Cortona, 52044

The co-cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main Romanesque-style Catholic place of worship in Cortona

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza Signorelli

Piazza Luca Signorelli, Cortona, 52044

Piazza Signorelli is the centerpiece of Cortona and one of the places where historic buildings and architecture of great value are concentrated.

20 minutes

Cortona

Cortona

Palazzo Casali is located in Piazza Signorelli and hosts some cultural institutions of Cortona such as the MAEC and the Historical Archive.

15 minutes

Chiesa San Francesco

Via Berrettini, Cortona

The Church of San Francesco is one of the main places of worship in the Tuscan village. This church was built in the mid-thirteenth century in honor of the Poverello of Assisi and his long stays in the city. The architectural form recalls the typical Franciscan style, and inside you can admire works by illustrious artists.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortona

Cortona

The path to the center of Cortona will lead us through its historical core, making you discover the most important historical and artistic beauties of the city, the museums, the walls and the buildings, in an exciting journey that will take you back over the centuries. This itinerary is not particularly demanding and is suitable for the whole family.

30 minutes