Pitigliano Private Walking Tour
Overview
A beautiful town in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Pitigliano is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and Orange Flag.
Also nicknamed The Little Jerusalem, because starting from the sixteenth century it hosted a large Jewish community within its walls, Pitigliano is now one of the most fascinating historic villages in Italy and an unmissable stop on a trip to Tuscany.
Perched on a tuff cliff, the town rises imposingly on the valleys of the Lente, Meleta and Prochio streams, offering a wonderful view of the wild and unspoiled nature of this area of the Tuscan Maremma.
Also nicknamed The Little Jerusalem, because starting from the sixteenth century it hosted a large Jewish community within its walls, Pitigliano is now one of the most fascinating historic villages in Italy and an unmissable stop on a trip to Tuscany.
Perched on a tuff cliff, the town rises imposingly on the valleys of the Lente, Meleta and Prochio streams, offering a wonderful view of the wild and unspoiled nature of this area of the Tuscan Maremma.
Inclusions
- guide
- Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Rocco
- Entry/Admission - Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (Duomo di Pitigliano)
- Entry/Admission - Acquedotto Mediceo di Pitigliano
- Entry/Admission - La Piccola Gerusalemme
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: La Piccola Gerusalemme, Vicolo Marghera, 11 Across Via Zuccarelli, 58017 Pitigliano Italy
the Jewish Ghetto, this district still houses some of the most symbolic buildings of Jewish culture, in addition to the aforementioned Synagogue, still in operation today, there were the Kasher Butcher, the Cellar, the Ritual Bath and the Unleavened Oven.
The Jewish community fit perfectly into the daily life of the Tuscan town and the following centuries passed in harmony, even with the opening of thriving businesses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Rocco, Via Giordano Orsini Generale 6/102, 58017 Pitigliano Italy
The Church of San Rocco, or Santa Maria is the oldest church in the village of Pitigliano.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pitigliano, Pitigliano, Province of Grosseto, Tuscany
The Unleavened Oven is one of the most symbolic places in the Jewish Ghetto, it is here that unleavened bread was prepared during the Jewish Passover, the Jewish bread prepared simply with water and flour, without the addition of yeast, salt or sugar.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (Duomo di Pitigliano), Piazza San Gregorio VII, 58017 Pitigliano Italy
he Church of Pitigliano, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, was probably built around 1276 and was soon raised to the role of collegiate church.
Remodeled several times in the following centuries, its original appearance was profoundly modified by the restoration commissioned by Niccolò III Orsini.
In 1845, after the Bishop of Sovana chose Pitigliano as his official residence, the church became a Cathedral.
The imposing facade of the Cathedral is characterized by the presence of four large pilasters, in the center a large travertine portal surmounted by some 18th-century stuccos depicting Cherubs holding the Cross. On both sides of the portal, there are two niches inside which are housed the statues of St. Paul, on the right and of St. Peter, on the left. on the tympanum there is a bas-relief depicting Maria Assunta with San Rocco and San Francesco, made of Carrara marble.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Acquedotto Mediceo di Pitigliano, Piazza Fortezza Orsini 25, 58017 Pitigliano Italy
The Medicean Aqueduct of Pitigliano is a grandiose hydraulic work that allowed the village to be supplied with water.
Built between 1636 and 1639, the aqueduct was strongly desired by the Medici family for the water supply to the city of Pitigliano. It was the first aqueduct built in Maremma.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: La Piccola Gerusalemme, Vicolo Marghera, 11 Across Via Zuccarelli, 58017 Pitigliano Italy
the Jewish Ghetto, this district still houses some of the most symbolic buildings of Jewish culture, in addition to the aforementioned Synagogue, still in operation today, there were the Kasher Butcher, the Cellar, the Ritual Bath and the Unleavened Oven.
The Jewish community fit perfectly into the daily life of the Tuscan town and the following centuries passed in harmony, even with the opening of thriving businesses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Rocco, Via Giordano Orsini Generale 6/102, 58017 Pitigliano Italy
The Church of San Rocco, or Santa Maria is the oldest church in the village of Pitigliano.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pitigliano, Pitigliano, Province of Grosseto, Tuscany
The Unleavened Oven is one of the most symbolic places in the Jewish Ghetto, it is here that unleavened bread was prepared during the Jewish Passover, the Jewish bread prepared simply with water and flour, without the addition of yeast, salt or sugar.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (Duomo di Pitigliano), Piazza San Gregorio VII, 58017 Pitigliano Italy
he Church of Pitigliano, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, was probably built around 1276 and was soon raised to the role of collegiate church.
Remodeled several times in the following centuries, its original appearance was profoundly modified by the restoration commissioned by Niccolò III Orsini.
In 1845, after the Bishop of Sovana chose Pitigliano as his official residence, the church became a Cathedral.
The imposing facade of the Cathedral is characterized by the presence of four large pilasters, in the center a large travertine portal surmounted by some 18th-century stuccos depicting Cherubs holding the Cross. On both sides of the portal, there are two niches inside which are housed the statues of St. Paul, on the right and of St. Peter, on the left. on the tympanum there is a bas-relief depicting Maria Assunta with San Rocco and San Francesco, made of Carrara marble.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Acquedotto Mediceo di Pitigliano, Piazza Fortezza Orsini 25, 58017 Pitigliano Italy
The Medicean Aqueduct of Pitigliano is a grandiose hydraulic work that allowed the village to be supplied with water.
Built between 1636 and 1639, the aqueduct was strongly desired by the Medici family for the water supply to the city of Pitigliano. It was the first aqueduct built in Maremma.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
FarAway271313
September 2023
Elizabetta gave us a wonderful walking tour of Pitigliano. She was born and raised there and is able to speak about the past as well as the present.
Elizabetta gave us a wonderful walking tour of Pitigliano. She was born and raised there and is able to speak about the past as well as the present.anitalK4720ZR
July 2023
Elisabetta was an incredible tour guide and brought the story to life before our very eyes. This was one of the best tours I have ever taken- it touched me so much and I cannot recommend it and Elizabetta enough!
Elisabetta was an incredible tour guide and brought the story to life before our very eyes. This was one of the best tours I have ever taken- it touched me so much and I cannot recommend it and Elizabetta enough!William V
September 2022
Raffaella provided a wonderful and entertaining tour of Pitigliano covering the history and architecture of the area including Little Jerusalem.
Raffaella provided a wonderful and entertaining tour of Pitigliano covering the history and architecture of the area including Little Jerusalem.Carlos_W
September 2021
Very enjoyable history . We were able to go into the caves of the Etruscans. The Jewish museum was interesting but rather sad.
Very enjoyable history . We were able to go into the caves of the Etruscans. The Jewish museum was interesting but rather sad.