Join us for a brand-new virtual walking tour of Norcia, one of Umbria’s most fascinating and inspiring towns. Surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Sibillini Mountains, Norcia is a place where history, spirituality, ancient traditions, and natural beauty come together.

As we walk through its historic centre, we will explore charming streets and lively squares while discovering the remarkable story of this ancient town. Norcia is famous as the birthplace of Saint Benedict, the founder of Western monasticism and one of the patron saints of Europe. We will learn about his life, his spiritual legacy, and the deep connection that still exists between the saint and his hometown.

Our journey will lead us to Piazza San Benedetto, the heart of Norcia and the setting for some of its most important monuments. Here, we will discover the Basilica of Saint Benedict, the Town Hall, and the imposing Castellina, a fortress-like building that has stood in the square for centuries.

Norcia has experienced several devastating earthquakes, but its community has always found the courage to rebuild. During the tour, we will hear about the town’s reconstruction and the determination of its people to protect their history, identity, and traditions.

Of course, no visit to Norcia would be complete without discovering its celebrated food and culinary traditions. The town is famous for its traditional norcinerie, as well as its black truffles, Castelluccio lentils, local cheeses, honey, and many other flavours of the Umbrian mountains. These specialities tell the story of the surrounding countryside and of skills passed down through generations.

Join us for this new virtual walking tour of Norcia and discover a town where every street, stone, flavour, and tradition has a story to tell—an unforgettable journey through faith, nature, history, and the resilient spirit of Umbria.

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

10.00 am – 11.00 am EDT (New York Time)

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• Rome Time: 04.00 pm
• London Time: 03.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time: 07.00 am

The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!

ℹ️ How much does the virtual tour cost?

Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget.

❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides. You can leave a tip here:

Can’t watch our virtual tour live due to the time zone or are you unable to join us live? Register at the virtual tour and we will send you the recording  hence you can watch it  in your own time! Recordings are also tip-based, as they support our cultural project and the work of our guides.

How to Join:

The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name). After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.