Tarquinia: Etruscan Necropolis and Museum - Private Tour

Tarquinia, IT
93% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (15 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient Necropolis and its painted tombs
  • Admire the bright colors and scenes of everyday life
  • Discover the secrets of the most fascinating tombs
  • Visit the National Etruscan Museum and see precious treasures
  • Walk through charming alleys and discover medieval towers

Meeting Point

The guide will have a sign with your name on it

Meeting point

Via Ripagretta, 53, 01016 Tarquinia VT , Italy

End point

End Point

Please note that the walking tour includes stairs.

Meeting point

Piazza Cavour, 1a, 01016 Tarquinia VT , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Necropoli di Tarquinia

Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis (also called Necropoli di Tarquinia), an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds. You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life. Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Warrior, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)…

Duration 40 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Necropoli dei Monterozzi

Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis (also called Necropoli di Tarquinia), an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds. You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life. Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Warrior, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)…

Duration 40 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Tarquinia

Walking through the charming alleys of Tarquinia, dotted with medieval towers and splendid palaces, you will reach Palazzo Vitelleschi, which houses in the National Etruscan Museum the most precious treasures of the ancient city: carved sarcophagi, frescoes, jewels made of gold and gemstones, and the famous Winged horses!

Duration 100 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Blue Cat Tours

What our experts say

  • icon
    Visit the nearby Palazzo Vitelleschi.
  • icon
    Try local cuisine at Ristorante da Lino.
  • icon
    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
  • icon
    Check museum hours in advance.
  • icon
    Capture photos at the Necropolis.

Select Currency