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🌍 Explore Italy from the comfort of your home!
Next Stop Italy offers engaging, high-quality virtual tours across Italy, led by certified local guides who are passionate about sharing their culture.
From the comfort of your home, explore Italy’s rich art, history, and traditions. Stroll through Florence by night, glide along the canals of Venice, admire the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, step inside the Uffizi or the Vatican Museums, discover hidden gems in Umbria and Tuscany and travel back in time to ancient Pompeii and imperial Rome.
We offer two types of virtual experiences:
– Slide-based tours with immersive visuals and storytelling
– Live walking tours that bring you straight into Italy’s streets, piazzas, and everyday life
đź’ˇ Our tours are tip-based. We rely on your contributions to continue offering these cultural experiences and to fairly reward the work of our wonderful guides.
HOW TO JOIN:
- Choose your Italy Virtual Tour
- Register at the event . You are required to enter your full name (first and last name).
- After the registration, you will receive a personal invitation with the Zoom Meeting link.
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.
Are you ready to discover Italy?
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Upcoming events (4)
See all- Anghiari Virtual Walking Tour – A charming medieval village in TuscanyLink visible for attendees
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Step into a postcard-perfect medieval town where history, art, and breathtaking landscapes come together—welcome to Anghiari, one of Tuscany’s most charming hidden gems. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Upper Tiber Valley, this beautifully preserved hilltop village is famous for its cobbled streets, historic palazzi, and the legendary Battle of Anghiari, once immortalized by Leonardo da Vinci.
On this immersive virtual walking tour, we’ll wander through the narrow alleys and picturesque piazzas, uncovering centuries-old stories embedded in the town’s stone walls. Marvel at the imposing town walls, built to protect Anghiari and its strategic position, and take in sweeping views of the Tuscan countryside that inspired artists for generations. Admire the imposing Palazzo Pretorio, the grand Badia di San Bartolomeo, and the town’s elegant piazzas framed by centuries-old buildings.
Whether you’re a history lover, an art enthusiast, or simply dreaming of authentic Tuscany beyond the tourist trail, this tour will transport you to a place where time seems to stand still.
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/
âť—Please noteâť—: 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.
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 Italy awaits you! - Siena Virtual Walking Tour – Contrada della SelvaLink visible for attendees
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Come along for a relaxing virtual walk through one of Siena’s most enchanting and tradition-filled neighborhoods: the Contrada della Selva. Nestled in the heart of Siena’s medieval center, this district is a quiet treasure, rich in centuries-old customs, charm, and deep community pride.
As we wander together, we’ll leave behind the busy squares and famous landmarks to discover a more intimate side of the city. The streets of Selva lead us through narrow alleys, hidden courtyards, and elegant stone buildings that whisper stories of the past. Here, daily life moves to the rhythm of tradition, with every fountain, flag, and wall detail reflecting the unique identity of this proud contrada.
Along the way, we’ll learn how Siena’s contrade are more than just neighborhoods—they are living, breathing parts of the city’s soul. Each has its own symbol, colors, chapel, and deep connections to the Palio, Siena’s legendary horse race. Selva, marked by its bold rhinoceros emblem and striking green-and-orange banner, is particularly rich in history and spirit.
Don’t miss this unique tour—we look forward to sharing this special corner of Siena with you!
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/
âť—Please noteâť—: 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.
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 Italy - Federico da Montefeltro Virtual Tour – A Renaissance IconLink visible for attendees
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Step into the world of Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino—one of the most captivating figures of the Italian Renaissance. Join us for a virtual journey that traces the life, legacy, and unmistakable image of a man whose influence shaped both history and the arts.
You may already recognize him from his most iconic portrait: the profile painting by Piero della Francesca, now housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. With his distinctive silhouette—marked by a prominent nose and steady gaze—Federico’s image has become a symbol of Renaissance power, intellect, and refinement.
But who was the man behind the profile?
This tour will take you beyond the frame to explore Federico’s rise from a skilled condottiero to the ruler of one of Italy’s most enlightened courts. We’ll dive into his role as a patron of humanism, his passion for literature and architecture, and his vision in transforming Urbino into a Renaissance jewel. Don’t miss this chance to uncover the fascinating story of a man whose legacy lives on in art, history, and the timeless elegance of the Renaissance.
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/
âť—Please noteâť—: 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.
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 Italy - Via Francigena in Tuscany Virtual Tour - The most beautiful stagesLink visible for attendees
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Embark on an exciting virtual tour along the historic Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route that has connected Canterbury, England, to Rome, Italy, for over a thousand years. This virtual adventure will transport you through time and space as we explore the rich history, culture, and spirituality that define this legendary path.
From the comfort of your home, join us as we explore the historic and picturesque towns, stunning landscapes, and sacred sites that line this ancient route. Our virtual tour will immerse you in the traditions and art, that have marked the Via Francigena for centuries.
Thanks to our local guide Patrizia, we'll traverse the Tuscan segment of this route, celebrated for its picturesque scenery, enchanting villages, and medieval hamlets. We'll wander through the quaint streets of medieval Siena, discover the picturesque city of Lucca, marvel at Monteriggioni's medieval fortifications, traverse the rolling hills of Tuscany, and soak in the serene beauty of the Val d'Orcia.
Come along with us as we explore some of the most famous segments of the Tuscan Via Francigena, a historic route where the beauty of nature, the richness of art, and the depth of history come together to craft an absolutely enchanting journey!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/
âť—Please noteâť—: 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.
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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