Location: Cortona
Top Things to do in Cortona
Top 10 Cultural Tours in Cortona, Tuscany
Perhaps best known these days as the setting for the book and movie “Under the Tuscan Sun,” gorgeous hillside Cortona has a long history dating back even before its time as an important Etruscan center. Top attractions include the Duomo (Cathedral), the small Museo Diocesano across the piazza with its superb art collection, and the fascinating Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca with its assembly of Etruscan and Roman era items. Cortona is also bursting with splendid churches spanning many periods.
Restaurants in Cortona
1. Cortona and Arezzo Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Rome
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover Cortona and Arezzo, two wonderful etruscan cities situated in the fabulous landscapes of Tuscany. Admire the marvelous squares, the churches and the medieval and renaissance palaces on a one-day tour. Discover the places of the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun"and the Piazza Grande, famous for being the set of the Roberto Benigni’s movie "Life is beautiful".
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotel inside aurelian walls), Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Manuela L
On Piazza di Santa Maria, this very nice papal basilica has a lot of treasures ; it's a museum to visit with a guide or alone; the first crib, a scuptured work in white marble and representing the Virgin with the Child, San Joseph and the three Wise Men and also the donkey and ox; it's the first crib created by the artist named Arnolfo di Cambio from pape Nicolo V; (Hommage to San Nicolas today) visit also the archaelogical excavations, la sala di Papi and scala di Bernini.
2. Cortona Private Guided Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Cortona has become very popular several years ago thanks to the book by Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun (and the movie with Diane Lane) which is set in Cortona; the protagonist immediately falls in love with the town, its people, and villa Bramasole that she purchases and fixes up.
Inclusions: Local guide
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Reviewed By D1271ETdianaw
We had a fascinating morning with Alessandra, exploring Assisi and learning about its history. It's such a beautiful place, and Alessandra made it come alive for us. The 'Umbria con me' attention to detail was superb, and booking lunch for us at a local restaurant afterwards was a lovely touch.
3. Private Full-Day Tour of Assisi and Cortona from Florence
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4.6 based on 9 reviews
Relax on this private, full-day tour of Assisi and Cortona. Enjoy the personalized attention of your private driver and discover the place where St. Francis and St. Clare were born and visit the wonderful hilltop town of Cortona. A relaxing day trip between Umbria and Tuscany at your own pace! Hotel pickup and drop-off from Florence is included with a driver.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Mercedes vehicle, Speaking driver, Free time in Assisi and Cortona, Bottled water, Wi-Fi
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Local guides in Assisi and Cortona
Reviewed By J Adam K
Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.
4. Assisi and Cortona Day Trip from Florence
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4.1 based on 126 reviews
Discover the enchanting hilltop towns of Assisi and Cortona on a day trip from Florence, led by a local tour leader! Walk around Assisi, and learn about the life of St Francis of Assisi on visits to the Basilica of San Francesco and the Convent of Santa Chiara. Stop to admire the 9th-century church in Santa Maria degli Angeli before continuing to the Tuscan town of Cortona for some free time to explore.
Inclusions: Journey by fully fitted GT Coach, Expert multilingual escort, Assisi tour with professional guide, Stop for panoramic pictures at Passignano sul Trasimeno, Entrance fee to St Francis'Basilica, Entrance fee to Santa Chiara Church, Entrance fee to Santa Maria degli Angeli Church
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By J Adam K
Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.
5. Siena and Cortona full day private day trip from Perugia or Assisi
Get your Private day trip in Siena and Cortona and discover its culture, incredible sites, stories legends with entertaining and passionate professional guides. See the artistic, religious, and cultural treasures of Cortona and Siena with professional guides
Inclusions: Private car/van with driver, Guided tour of Cortona, Guided tour of Siena
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Admission fees
Reviewed By D1271ETdianaw
We had a fascinating morning with Alessandra, exploring Assisi and learning about its history. It's such a beautiful place, and Alessandra made it come alive for us. The 'Umbria con me' attention to detail was superb, and booking lunch for us at a local restaurant afterwards was a lovely touch.
6. Assisi, Deruta & organic gourmet lunch at the olive oil farmhouse from FLORENCE
- Go on an artistic, spiritual quest to Assisi and discover the divinity in the air and in Giotto's brushstrokes, which depict the life of Saint Francis in Assisi's Basilica. - Experience the exceptional, the sublime, the mesmerising, all at one time in one place. - Take your lunch in an intimate, local restaurant/farmhouse, with a glass of Montefalco Red or Sagrantino ready at hand for a toast. - Experience the local extra virgin olive oil production. - Delight in Deruta, where you will encounter extraordinary ceramics and have the chance to visit Ubaldo Grazia, the world's most ancient majolica factory. * Private, Exclusive, Customizable, door-to-door tour of Umbria, wine and food Tour from Florence.
Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 9 hour door-to-door tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle and knowledgeable English speaking driver, Free Wi-Fi on board, Refreshments on board, Gas - Tolls - VAT
Exclusions: Eventual entrance fees, Lunch, Sagrantino di Montefalco wine tasting + visit
Reviewed By 611lassed
We booked a wine tour for half a day only the night before and received the confirmation following morning! The driver picked us up at our place in Siena with a very nice and comfortable car. Our driver was Roberto, who spoke very well English and is a very funny and nice guy! He could answer all our questions on Italian cuisine and culture in a very passionate way. The wineries we visited were as authentic as you could imagine and they let us try all their best wines! We had an amazing afternoon and wished we’d booked for the entire day. Wedriveyou.it is highly recommended by us and make sure you ask for Roberto!
7. Cortona private walking 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 its atmosphere, its Etruscan past, its delightful medieval old town and also its splendid panoramas.
Inclusions: Certified local guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Tielemanis
As a Ferrari fan, this was a true highlight of my trip to Bologna - Maranello is such a magical place to be! The museum showed the beautiful history on the evolution of its brand! A day to remember!
8. Cortona&Passignano with olive oil tasting private day trip from Rome
Take this private day trip from Rome, to visit the charming town of Cortona, 'Under the Tuscan Sun City'. Frances Mayes’ heart warming true story, and the popular film it inspired, has brought millions of tourists to Cortona. Its dominant position over the valley offers also a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley. The itinerary of this journey includes a scenic drive along Lake Trasimeno with stop at Passignano, the gem of the area. Last destination is a charming rural complex which is situated at the entrance to the atmospheric, noble promontory of Monte del Lago. Set between the walls of the village which jut out over the lake, and surrounded by its olive groves, for almost a century the local family has rigorously and enthusiastically produced the extra-virgin olive oil that has made it famous.
Inclusions: trasportation, english speaking driver, olive oil tasting, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 496sueg
If you have been to Rome before & have seen all the sights, this should be your next ‘excursion’. We had a private driver take us to Tivoli where we met our private guide...a Roman history schoolteacher who was filling in for a friend. She was sooo knowledgeable! It was HOT, but there was water along the way. The history of Hadrian (Adrian to the Italians) was mind-boggling!! Amazing how they could build what they did in only 20 years! The second part of the tour was nearby & much more lush & beautiful (see pics). Lunch was on our own. Tour guide had a few recommendations. Loved the one we chose (see my review). I liked that we had time for a leisurely lunch nearby before we met our driver for the trip back to our hotel.
9. Assisi & Cortona (Umbria & Tuscany Regions in 1 Day) - Ultimate Tour
Assisi & Cortona (Umbria & Tuscany Regions in 1 Day) - Ultimate Tour - since 1980 We drive you to visit Assisi (in Umbria) and Cortona (in Tuscany)
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets entrance
Reviewed By chiccamamy86
It was a wonderful experience to rely on the guidance of Andrea, very competent person and advice to anyone who should come in Florence and Tuscany contact the Ultimate Tours company. Great services. Warm regards Andrea
10. 10 Days Best Of Italy: Rome To Rome, 20 Sites Max 10 Persons Private Small Group
Italy has it all: fabulous cuisine, gorgeous cities and villages, stunning mountains, lakes and amazing beaches, and it's moreover a country rich of many historical sites. For first timers to Italy, Rome, Florence, and Naples usually make the “must-see” list. With our ten days Italy tour, you have enough time to visit these three cities and many others amazing destinations. Entrance tickets and expert local guide are provided to let our clients enjoy deeper the sites and have a full experience of the huge italua historical, archaeological and culturaly patrimony. Accomodations and meals are included since the first day. We customize our tour for small group, max 10 persons, it makes your experience deeper and unique. The vehicle is equipped with wifi, minibar, AC and comfortble seats. By van we moreover are able to reach any destinations, as in Italy a lot of beautiful sites are restricted for coaches and buses. 10 days of pure joy and a memorable experience of Italy with us.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, WATER AND SODA POPS SERVED ON BOARD, SMALL GROUP MAX 10 PERSONS - MERCEDES VAN, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: WHAT'S NOT MENTIONED IN THE MAIN PROGRAM, tips, Restroom on board
Reviewed By Trench50
Tour knew our port was changed right when we did and adjusted the itenirary. Guide was very knowledgeable about the different areas. She also went out of her way to take us to the theatre in Taormina. Was one of the top days on entire trip.
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