Why choose this Arezzo tour ?
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!
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What makes Cortona Private walking Tour under the Tuscan sun a unique experience ?
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
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
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
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
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- Cortona Private walking Tour under the Tuscan sun
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Included with Your Ticket
- Expert local guide
- Entrance in Cortona Duomo
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
