Bettona Virtual Walking Tour: Umbria’s Medieval Gem
Join us for a beautiful virtual walking tour through Bettona, a small Umbrian hilltop town where history, art, and timeless charm come together.
As soon as we enter the village, we’ll feel its medieval soul. Bettona is still embraced by impressive ancient walls, built during the Middle Ages but incorporating sections of Etruscan origin — a powerful reminder of a town once designed to protect itself and stand strong against enemy attacks.
Together, we’ll wander through quiet stone streets, charming corners, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Umbrian countryside, discovering a place that feels authentic, peaceful, and wonderfully far from the crowds.
Along the way, we’ll admire important landmarks such as the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, originally from the 13th century and later transformed in the 17th century, and the Palazzo del Podestà, now home to the town museum.
Bettona is not only a town of history, but also a town of art. Its picture gallery preserves precious works, including masterpieces by Pietro Vannucci, known as Perugino, one of the greatest artists of the Umbrian Renaissance.
This virtual walking tour is perfect for anyone who loves medieval villages, hidden gems, sacred art, ancient walls, and the quiet beauty of authentic Italy.
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- Rome Time: 05.00 pm
- London Time: 04.00 pm
- Los Angeles Time: 08.00 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:
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.