Join us for a vibrant virtual walking tour through Deruta, the Umbrian hill town world-renowned for its hand-painted ceramics and timeless charm. As we explore its medieval streets, artisan workshops, and colorful piazzas, you’ll discover the rich cultural heritage that has shaped this town for centuries.

But this isn’t just a tour of beautiful buildings and pottery—it’s also time for the Palio della Brocca, one of Deruta’s most cherished traditions. This lively summer festival blends faith, folklore, and friendly competition among the town’s historic districts. Locals dress in Renaissance costume and parade through the streets in a joyful reenactment that celebrates the town’s devotion to the Madonna and its connection to water, work, and craft.

The highlight of the celebration is the thrilling Palio, where Deruta’s neighborhoods compete in games inspired by medieval trades, including a unique race balancing water-filled ceramic jugs (brocche)—a true test of speed, balance, and teamwork!

This tour is perfect for anyone curious about Italy’s small-town spirit, rich heritage, and vibrant living traditions.

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

12.00 pm – 01.00 pm EDT (New York Time)

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Time zones examples:

• Rome Time: 06.00 pm
• London Time: 05.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time: 09.00 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.