Italy · Archaeology

2-Hour Volterra Sightseeing Tour with Etruscan and Roman Landmarks

2 Hours Round trip from Via Porta allArco Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Porta all'Arco, one of the most important Etruscan sites in Italy
02 Walk through Volterra's labyrinthine alleys to the beautiful Cathedral complex
03 Explore Piazza dei Priori, surrounded by the towers of the nobles
04 See the mighty Roman Theatre and the ancient Roman baths

Travel through the city of Volterra, a walled town southwest of Florence, on this 2-hour tour. Explore Porta all'Arco, Piazza dei Priori, and the Roman Theatre, and admire the sacred architecture of the Cathedral and the Baptistery. Along the way, learn about Volterra's long history and its alabaster tradition in one of the oldest shops in the city.

Meet your tour guide in the city and begin the tour with a visit to Porta all'Arco, one of the most important Etruscan sites in Italy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Volterra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Volterra's Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval Heritage

Meet your tour guide in the city and begin the tour with a visit to Porta all'Arco, one of the most important Etruscan sites in Italy.
Explore the Roman Theatre, founded 2,000 years ago, and the Roman baths.
Admire the sumptuous sacred architecture of the Cathedral and the Baptistery.
Marvel at Piazza dei Priori, a symbol of Volterra's economy in the 13th century, surrounded by the towers of the nobles.
Learn about alabaster in one of the oldest shops in the city.
Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.