Cortona Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Cortona Old Town
Popular places to visit

Piazza della Repubblica
Find out about the history of Cortona when you take a trip to Piazza della Repubblica. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial
You can learn about the history of Cortona when you stop by Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial. Experience the area's museums and musical theatre.
Cortona Cathedral
Cortona Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Cortona, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and musical theatre.
Casali Palace
You can study the exhibits at Casali Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cortona. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Signorelli Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Signorelli Theatre on your trip to Cortona. Discover the area's countryside and monuments.
Fortress of Girifalco
You can find out about the history of Cortona with a trip to Fortress of Girifalco. You can enjoy the wineries while in the area.
Activities

Amazing four courses cooking class in Tuscany

Tuscany: Sanctuary of La Verna Day Tour Private Tour

From Rome: Bagnoregio & Orvieto Day Trip with Tuscany Wine Tasting & Lunch

Tasting Tour in One of The Most Beautiful Cellars in the World

Montepulciano Wine Tasting in the Tuscan Countryside
Our pick of the best Cortona Old Town Hotel Deals

Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa
Our arrival experience was less than stellar for a warm welcome to property. Front desk associate was very cold and accusatory of the situation we encountered outside of the property. We have traveled extensively and I expected better arrival experience. It all changed for the better when we finally ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Hotel Italia
The hotel amenities, comfort, hospitality are top notch. Should easily be a 4-star hotel!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Hotel San Michele
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Villa Santa Margherita
The room was large and very clean. Breakfast was very good. Will stay there if I return to Cortona
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Hotel Villa Marsili
Most comfortable room and bed beds that we stayed in the whole time we were in Italy! Also, the breakfast was 10 out of 10! Much better than the five star hotel that we stayed at in Rome and Florence.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

B&B San Francesco
Clean, quiet, somewhat basic. Excellent location a short hike uphill from the busy central piazzas. A challenge to drive to through exceedingly narrow, steep streets, but we parked directly in front of the B&B (lucky!). Beatrice very helpful. Wi-Fi can be unreliable. Continental breakfast was unremarkable. ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

