Italy Virtual Tours: Art, Culture and Beauty - Philadelphia

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Join us for a captivating virtual walking tour through Cortona, one of Tuscany’s most enchanting hill towns, famously brought to international attention by Under the Tuscan Sun.
Perched high above the Val di Chiana, Cortona feels like an ancient guardian watching over the landscape below. As we stroll through its winding streets, you’ll discover why this town has enchanted travelers for centuries — from its maze of stone alleys to breathtaking viewpoints opening onto rolling hills and olive groves.
Guided by Patrizia, we’ll explore Cortona step by step, uncovering layers of history left behind by Etruscans, Romans, and medieval communities. Along the way, ancient walls, timeworn palaces, and historic churches reveal the story of a town deeply rooted in its past yet vibrantly alive today.
This virtual walking tour offers an evocative taste of Tuscany’s timeless beauty — a slow, immersive journey through history, culture, and landscape, all experienced from the comfort of your home.

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.
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!
PRICE: 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. You can leave a tip here: https://nextstop-italy.com/donation/
❗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. If you register for a tour but cannot attend live or watch the recording, we kindly ask you to unsubscribe before the tour begins. Otherwise, your registration will still be counted as participation.

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.
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Join us for a fascinating virtual journey through Rome, a city whose greatness was built not only on power and empire, but on water. From monumental aqueducts to luxurious baths and imperial palaces, Rome is truly a city shaped by water.
In this virtual tour, we’ll explore how the ancient Romans mastered water engineering, creating an extraordinary network of aqueducts that supplied the city with fresh water and transformed daily life. We’ll uncover the role of the great Roman thermae, where bathing was both a social ritual and a symbol of civilization, comfort, and prestige.
Our journey also leads us to the opulent Domus Aurea, Nero’s legendary palace, where water features, fountains, and artificial lakes were designed to astonish visitors and express imperial power on an unprecedented scale.
We then descend beneath modern Rome to discover Trevi Underground, known as Vicus Caprarius — a hidden archaeological site beneath the Trevi area where ancient structures, flowing water, and a still-active aqueduct reveal Rome’s continuous relationship with water from antiquity to today. Here, the city’s hydraulic genius is visible below street level, quietly flowing through centuries of history.
This immersive virtual journey reveals Rome through water, tracing its path from ancient engineering to imperial power and everyday life, and uncovering a unique side of the Eternal City — all from the comfort of home.

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.
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!
PRICE: 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. You can leave a tip here: https://nextstop-italy.com/donation/
❗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. If you register for a tour but cannot attend live or watch the recording, we kindly ask you to unsubscribe before the tour begins. Otherwise, your registration will still be counted as participation.

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.
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Join us for a captivating virtual walking tour of Pienza, the celebrated “ideal city,” beautifully set atop a hill in the heart of the Val d’Orcia. As poet Giovanni Pascoli once wrote, Pienza was “born from a thought of love and a dream of beauty.” Designed as a Renaissance masterpiece, the town enchants with harmonious architecture, intimate stone lanes, and sweeping countryside views.
In January, Pienza reveals its most intimate side. The pace slows, the streets grow quieter, and the soft winter light highlights the town’s perfect proportions — an ideal moment to appreciate its calm, balance, and timeless elegance.
Guided by Patrizia, we’ll explore the historic heart of Pienza, starting in Piazza Pio II, the symbolic and architectural center of the town. From here, refined palaces and churches tell the story of a city conceived as a Renaissance ideal.
As we stroll through narrow cobblestone streets and hidden corners, you’ll also discover a town deeply connected to local traditions. Pienza is famously known for its pecorino cheese, celebrated throughout Italy for its distinctive flavor — a true expression of the surrounding pastures and rural heritage.
This immersive virtual walking tour invites you to experience the charm, tranquility, and Renaissance beauty of Pienza in January — a journey through art, landscape, and tradition, all from the comfort of home.
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.
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!
PRICE: 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. You can leave a tip here: https://nextstop-italy.com/donation/
❗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. If you register for a tour but cannot attend live or watch the recording, we kindly ask you to unsubscribe before the tour begins. Otherwise, your registration will still be counted as participation.

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.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Click here to register

Have you ever wanted to really understand one of the most famous paintings in the world? This is your chance. Join us on a virtual journey to explore The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, a masterpiece that has captivated viewers for centuries.
This special tour brings you closer to the beauty and mystery of Venus as she rises from the sea on her giant shell. You’ll discover the hidden meanings behind her pose, learn about the ancient myths that inspired Botticelli, and see how this painting became a powerful symbol of the Renaissance — and a timeless image of love and beauty.
Guided by our expert guide Patrizia, we’ll look closely at the details that make this artwork so unforgettable. From Venus’s flowing hair to the soft wind of Zephyr, every element has a story to tell. You’ll also hear about Botticelli’s life in Florence and the role of the Medici family, whose support helped shape one of the most extraordinary periods in art history.
If you’ve ever felt curious about The Birth of Venus, don’t miss this opportunity to uncover its secrets. Join us and let Botticelli’s Venus surprise and inspire you — all from the comfort of home.

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.
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!
PRICE: 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. You can leave a tip here: https://nextstop-italy.com/donation/
❗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. If you register for a tour but cannot attend live or watch the recording, we kindly ask you to unsubscribe before the tour begins. Otherwise, your registration will still be counted as participation.

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.
Check out all our Italy Virtual Tours