Cortona Walking Tour
Cortona, Italy
Why Walk Cortona
Cortona perches on a steep hillside above the Val di Chiana, its Etruscan walls dating back over 2,500 years. The town gained international fame through Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun, but its appeal is rooted in genuine antiquity — Etruscan tombs, medieval churches, and Renaissance art by native son Luca Signorelli fill the compact center. The views from the upper town stretch across the valley to Lake Trasimeno.
Free Cortona Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Cortona walking tour with audio narration. Explore Piazza della Repubblica, MAEC, Church of Santa Margherita, plus hidden gems like Eremo Le Celle and Etruscan tombs, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Cortona
- •Piazza della Repubblica — the main square overlooked by the 13th-century Palazzo Comunale
- •MAEC — the Etruscan Academy Museum with artifacts spanning 3,000 years of local history
- •Church of Santa Margherita — a hilltop church with panoramic views over the Val di Chiana
- •Diocesan Museum — housing Fra Angelico's Annunciation and works by Luca Signorelli
Hidden Gems in Cortona
- •Eremo Le Celle — a Franciscan hermitage founded by St. Francis in 1211, set in a forested ravine outside town
- •Etruscan tombs — ancient burial chambers including the Tanella di Pitagora, just outside the walls
Walking Tip
Cortona is very steep. Start at the lower gates and work your way up — the views improve with every step. Comfortable shoes are essential.
Best Time to Visit
April through June and September through October. Spring wildflowers in the surrounding countryside are spectacular.
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