Cortina and the Olympic City: A Self Guided Walking Tour

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Itinerary

1. Stroll past this "urban living room" to see the bronze bust of famous mountain guide Angelo Dibona. Learn how this square hosted the first televised Winter Olympics in 1956.

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2. Walk along this world-renowned Alpine resort that transformed from a modest Ladin village into a global brand. Discover its unique blend of mountain culture and "Dolce Vita" glamour. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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3. Walk along Cortina’s premier pedestrian street, a hub for luxury shopping and iconic film sets. Observe the fascinating contrast between high-fashion elegance and the serious discipline of mountain sports. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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4. Pass by this late-Baroque parish church to admire its 1703 wooden altar and 68-meter campanile made of local dolomitic stone. It serves as the spiritual heart of the community. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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5. Walk along this street where the Olympic story becomes intimate. Learn about Giuliana Minuzzo, the first woman to read the Olympic oath during the historic 1956 opening ceremony. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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6. Pass by this scenic viewpoint featuring the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos. It offers a perfect frame of the town with the towering Dolomites as a backdrop.

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7. Stroll past the viewpoint of these UNESCO-listed peaks, once an ancient tropical sea. See the "Schuss" on the Olimpia delle Tofane slope, the arena for women's downhill skiing. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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8. Catch a glimpse of this historic venue, originally built for the 1956 Games and renewed for 2026. It stands as a tangible legacy of Cortina's long-standing Olympic identity and hosting tradition. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cortina d'Ampezzo

• Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 77 experiences we list in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 77.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a Dolomite resort town in Veneto, ringed by pale limestone peaks, long known for skiing and for hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics.

Cortina lies in the Ampezzo valley at about 1,200 metres, in a wide bowl of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage mountain range. Peaks such as the Tofane, Cristallo and Pomagagnon surround the town, which has long been called the Queen of the Dolomites. Until 1918 it belonged to Austria, and the Ladin language is still spoken in the valley.

Top-ranked sights in Cortina d'Ampezzo: Fanes Waterfall (Cascate di Fanes), Dolomiti D’Ampezzo Natural Park, Sass de Stria.

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