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2-Hour Walking Tour of Volterra with Alabaster Craft Experience

2 Hours Round trip from Piazza dei Priori Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the fantastic panoramas of Volterra
02 Visit Piazza dei Priori, the town's main square and political centre
03 Walk through Piazza San Giovanni and admire the Cathedral and Baptistery
04 See the Roman Amphitheatre
05 Discover alabaster carving in a local craft shop

Sign up for an exciting excursion through Volterra, a walled town southwest of Florence, to explore its famous streets and sites. Roam across Piazza dei Priori, wander around Piazza San Giovanni, and admire the architecture of the Cathedral and the Baptistery. Take in the fantastic panoramas the town offers, see the Roman Amphitheatre, and learn about alabaster carving in a local craft shop.

Lastly, see how alabaster is carved in a local craft shop, with the opportunity to buy something.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Volterra

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Tour of Volterra's Historic Highlights

Connect with your tour guide at the meeting point to start the program.
Begin with a stroll through Piazza dei Priori, Volterra's main square and current political centre of the town.
From there, move to the religious centre, Piazza San Giovanni, where the Baptistery and Cathedral are located.
Continue the visit by looking at the fantastic panoramas that Volterra offers and sightseeing the Roman Amphitheatre.
Lastly, see how alabaster is carved in a local craft shop, with the opportunity to buy something.

Tour ends.