Italy · Walking Tours

3-Hour Cortona Walking Tour with Medieval Streets and Panoramic Views

3 Hours Round trip from 52044 Cortona Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stroll through Cortona's medieval streets and charming historic center
  • 02 Visit the Cathedral and learn about its artistic and religious heritage
  • 03 Discover curiosities and legends in lively Piazza Signorelli
  • 04 Walk uphill to the Church of San Francesco and uncover hidden gems along the way
  • 05 Admire sweeping panoramic views from the Fortress of Girifalco (exterior visit only)

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, uncover curiosities, legends, and hidden gems, and walk uphill to the Church of San Francesco. Continue to the Basilica di Santa Margherita and the Fortress of Girifalco for breathtaking panoramic views over the Valdichiana valley, in a journey that blends history, art, and stunning landscapes.

Conclude with breathtaking panoramic views over the Valdichiana valley, a fitting finale to your exploration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Cortona
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Conclude with breathtaking panoramic views over the Valdichiana valley, a fitting finale to your exploration.

Cathedral of Cortona, Piazza Signorelli, Fortress of Girifalco, Valdichiana valley

Where this trip takes you

Cathedral of Cortona, Piazza Signorelli, Fortress of Girifalco, Valdichiana valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 52044 Cortona 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guided tour of the town as described

What's Not Included

  • Transport and fortress entrance fees for Girifalco

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes and clothing
  • A bottle of water

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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in 52044 Cortona.

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