Orvieto Underground: A Journey Through Time
Uncover Orvieto's secrets with a tour of its fascinating underground city, a journey through millennia of history and human ingenuity.
Explore the hidden city beneath Orvieto with a guided tour of Orvieto Underground. Discover a network of Etruscan and medieval caves, tunnels, wells, and more, revealing the secrets of this ancient city's past.
A brief summary to Orvieto Underground
- Piazza del Duomo, 23, Orvieto, Province of Terni, 05018, IT
- +390763340688
- Visit website
- Monday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
- Tuesday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
- Wednesday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
- Thursday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
- Friday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
- Saturday 10 am-12:30 pm
- Sunday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces within the underground tunnels.
- Book your tour in advance, especially during the summer months, as tours can fill up quickly.
- The underground temperature is cooler than the surface, so bring a light jacket or sweater.
Getting There
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Walking
Orvieto Underground is located at Piazza del Duomo, 23. From the Duomo, walk towards the left side of the cathedral, where you'll find the ticket office. It's a short, easy walk.
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Public Transport
From Piazza Matteotti (Orvieto Scalo), take the funicular to Piazza Cahen in Orvieto. From Piazza Cahen, take Bus A to Piazza Duomo. The ticket for the funicular is €1.30 per person each way, and is valid for 90 minutes including the bus ride. Alternatively, a bus from Piazza Matteotti to Piazza Duomo is also available. Bus tickets cost around €1.30.
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Parking
Several parking lots are available in Orvieto. Piazza Marconi, behind Piazza Duomo, charges €1.50 per hour. Campo della Fiera, near the medieval aqueduct, also charges €1.50 per hour. Street parking is available for €1.50 per hour. From any of these parking locations, follow signs to Piazza Duomo and then walk to Piazza del Duomo, 23.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Piazza Duomo
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Piazza del Duomo, 24
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Torre di Maurizio
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Orvieto Gran Tour
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Al mercato
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Tavern Engel Keller
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Orvieto
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Caffè Clandestino - Orvieto
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Palazzo Del Capitano Del Popolo
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Necropolis of Cannicella
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Piazza del Popolo Market
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Chiesa di Sant'Andrea
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Via del Popolo & Piazza del Popolo
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Unmissable attractions to see
Museo Emilio Greco - Orvieto
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Etruscan Museum "Claudio Faina"
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Duomo di Orvieto
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Chapel of St. Britius
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Orvieto
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Palazzo Coelli
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Torre del Moro Orvieto
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Vicolo degli Abbracci
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Piazza del Popolo
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Piazza della Repubblica
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Porta Romana
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Church of Saint Dominic
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Pozzo della Cava
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Palazzo Carvajal
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Rocca Albornoziana, Orvieto
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Essential places to dine
Antica Bottega al Duomo
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Ristorante Pellegrini
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Ristorante Maurizio
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Coro Ristorante
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Il Miglio
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L'Oste del Re
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I Sette Consoli
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Gastronomia Aronne
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Ceramiche Giacomini
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La Maschere Gioielli
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L'Orvietan
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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Blue Bar
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Vincaffé di Galanelli Stefano & C.
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Chioccia Sandro Tre Due Sei Bar
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