Title: Volterra Travel Guide: Best of Volterra, Tuscany Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Volterra-Hotels.d603154.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Volterra-Holiday-Rentals.d603154.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Volterra.d603154.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Volterra.d603154.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Volterra Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Volterra.d603154.Car-Hire-Guide)[Volterra Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Volterra.d603154.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Volterra Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Volterra featuring a small town or village and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157740-Volterra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Volterra featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157208-Tuscany.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Volterra which includes landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157258-Tuscany.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Medici Fortress showing heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157718-Volterra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Roman Theatre featuring heritage elements, building ruins and theatre scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157738-Volterra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Volterra Things to do Reviews #### Encounter many different eras of history in Volterra, a scenic hilltop town in Tuscany famed for its palaces, museums and archaeological sites. Experience the enduring charm of rural Tuscany in Volterra, a town of historic burnt-red buildings and ancient archaeological sites. Etruscan, Roman and medieval settlers have all left their mark here. Modern Volterra celebrates this layered history. Originally, Volterra was a flourishing Etruscan settlement named Velathri, with around 25,000 people from the ancient civilisation living here. Romans moved in around the 3rd century B.C. and named it Volaterrae. Explore the town today to see remnants from both of these periods, as well as numerous buildings from its time as a free commune in the 12th and 13th centuries. Start your exploration of Volterra by surveying its ancient relics. Look for Etruscan architectural sights such as [Porta all’Arco](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porta-AllArco.d6073900.Holidays-City-Breaks), a gateway with faded sculptures of human heads, and the Etruscan Acropolis, the ruins of a religious site. Learn more about this mysterious civilisation in the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum. Browse funerary urns and artistic sculptures carved from alabaster. Read about the town’s connection to the stone in the Ecomuseum of Alabaster. Move on to Roman times next, seeking out classical architecture in the town. Begin with the [Roman Theatre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Roman-Theatre.d6073902.Holidays-City-Breaks), a sunken arena that once hosted 2,000 spectators. Imagine rich patrons visiting the Roman Baths, where you can still see the remains of the furnace and sauna. Discover medieval Tuscany in [Piazza dei Priori](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Dei-Priori.d6073894.Holidays-City-Breaks). The main square in the town features some of Volterra’s most impressive landmarks. Admire the frescoes in Palazzo dei Priori and the triple-arched loggia of Palazzo Pretorio. Nearby, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta features striking artwork and monuments to Volterran saints. Visit Volterra in July and August, the peak season in Tuscany, and witness the modern, lively side of the town during the Volterra Jazz Festival. Catch a train from [Rome](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome.d179899.Holidays-City-Breaks) or [Florence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Province-Of-Florence.d179893.Holidays-City-Breaks), or hop on one of the local buses to get into Volterra. The town is just an hour away from many of Tuscany’s other cultural cities. - Top hotels in Volterra - Top Holiday Rentals in Volterra ![Borgo Pignano Tuscany](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8680000/8677300/8677240/58a688b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Borgo Pignano Tuscany Localita Pignano 6, Volterra, PI £437 13 Oct - 14 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury farm stay in Volterra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Castelvecchio and Castelvecchio Natural ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews) "Beautiful place with very attentive staff. Our favourite hotel on our trip in Tuscany." Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F10%2F2025&endDate=14%2F10%2F2025&selected=8677240&PinnedHotelID=8677240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=603154) ![Hotel Athena](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/866600/866580/ab5ee3fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Athena P Mascagni 55, Siena, SI £180 6 Oct - 7 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Siena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) "We had an excellent experience at Hotel Athena. We chose this hotel mostly because they had car parking included and the room price was reasonable, not knowing much else about where to stay in Siena. The town center is a short walk from the hotel and the staff was very helpful. They recommended a ..." Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=866580&PinnedHotelID=866580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=603154) ![Hotel Ristorante Alcide](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1402100/1402058/d779a567_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ristorante Alcide Viale Marconi, 67/A, Poggibonsi, SI £51 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Poggibonsi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (452 reviews) Good Value for the cost ! "The hotel was good value for the price. The room was clean. The hotel is in a good, safe area. The A/C was able to keep up with the 98F temps outside. Check in was easy. The breakfast was very good. Parking is a little tricky but not to bad. The only issues we had with our room was the safe wouldnt ..." Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=1402058&PinnedHotelID=1402058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=603154) [See all 9,666 properties in Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=603154) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27124900/27124854/4a8b3469_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday house with private pool and fenced garden Volterra, Toskana Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Volterra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Balze di Volterra and Roman Theatre ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) "Beautiful, comfortable, clean and well stocked home with an amazing huge pool. Plenty of outdoor seating and dining options. The owners live next door and were gracious and helpful hosts. Air conditioning is in the 3 upstairs bedrooms and the main living room area downstairs. Bocce set and a grassy ..." Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Volterra-Hotels-Holiday-House-With-Private-Pool-And-Fenced-Garden.h27124854.Hotel-Information) ![Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33737400/33737323/dc3c2e0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country House & Spa - Inside Nature with panoramic views, Art Surrounded Volterra, Italy Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Volterra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Rocca Sillana and Medici Fortress ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews) "The property and the owners exceeded all expectations. We hosted our wedding at the venue and housed all 16 guests. The house comfortably accomodated everyone with enough indoor and outdoor space to be comfortably spread out.The views are breathtaking and we spent multiple evening sitting under the ..." Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Volterra-Hotels-Country-House-Spa-Inside-Nature-With-Panoramic-Views.h33737323.Hotel-Information) ![Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31780000/31771800/31771751/5c72a717_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Macine, a wonderful ancient restored watermill with Pool Volterra, Tuscany Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Volterra. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Etruscan Museum and Parrocchia ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews) Le Macine "A lovely stay, good quality air con in bedrooms, Alex is a great host. Make sure you go to one of the meals he hosts because the food was divine. Good location to Volterra, property is right next to a road but gated." Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Volterra-Hotels-Le-Macine.h31771751.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=603154&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-Volterra-Volterra.d6073842.Attraction) ![Medici Fortress featuring heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157717-Volterra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Medici Fortress Admire the majestic towers and walls of the ancient castle that rises above Volterra and is now a prison and a restaurant. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Medici-Fortress-Volterra.d6073868.Attraction) ![Roman Theatre showing heritage elements, theatre scenes and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157727-Volterra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roman Theatre Wander to the north of historic Volterra to discover the remains of an ancient amphitheater, which still bears many of its original features. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Theatre-Volterra.d6073902.Attraction) ![Piazza dei Priori which includes heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157732-Volterra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palazzo dei Priori You can learn about the history of Volterra with a stop at Palazzo dei Priori. Discover the beautiful countryside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palazzo-Dei-Priori-Volterra.d6073884.Attraction) ![Porta all\'Arco showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/158000/158436-Porta-Allarco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porta all'Arco Learn about the ancient Etruscan civilization at this city gate, which marks the historic entrance to Volterra. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porta-AllArco-Volterra.d6073900.Attraction) ![Etruscan Museum which includes heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/158000/158249-Etruscan-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Etruscan Museum Get insight into Tuscany’s ancient history when you explore the collection of antiquities on display in one of the continent’s oldest public museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Etruscan-Museum-Volterra.d6073856.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Volterra Tour + salt mine by van from Lucca, Pisa or Livorno port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47467408/2fb47132-f185-4507-a095-b0afb32127ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Volterra Tour + Salt Mine by van from Lucca, Pisa or Livorno Port £129 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volterra-tour-salt-mine-by-van-from-lucca.a47467408.activity-details) ![Tuscany: Volterra Truffle Hunting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49594345/79d78495-243c-470e-8d46-154533c0fee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tuscany: Volterra Truffle Hunting Experience £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tuscany-volterra-truffle-hunting-experience.a49594345.activity-details) ![Private Livorno Shore Excursion Tuscan Villages and Chianti Wine ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47432515/2e2f93cd-c38d-43da-b1a3-8210d314413a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tuscan Villages and Chianti Wine from Livorno £1,255 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tuscan-villages-and-chianti-wine-from-livorno.a47432515.activity-details) [See all activities in Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Volterra.d603154.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Volterra 4.8 Top destination 5 - Excellent 4 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller A stunning town, steeped in history. Within the town walls there are plenty of dining options, all of exceptional quality and local produce. We found the prices very reasonable. There are also lots of quaint galleries and gift shops. ### 5/5 - Excellent Jacqui If you are touring Tuscany have a couple of nights in this hotel- you won’t be disappointed. ## Cities near Volterra ![Photo by Leanne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ecd2347b02d6a5c5f9cdd54aa06a0b7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Colle di Val d'Elsa [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colle-Di-Val-DElsa.dx4935) ![San Gimignano showing shopping and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/157000/157883-San-Gimignano.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Gimignano [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Gimignano.dx11091) ![Gambassi Terme](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f9c4a8df4703f7f002959cd2881c01a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gambassi Terme [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gambassi-Terme.dx602568) ![Montaione](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b8049a9a991acd27eaa075fe5c6454f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Montaione [](https://expedia.co.uk/Montaione.dx602919) - Cities near Volterra - Places of interest [Colle di Val d'Elsa](https://expedia.co.uk/Colle-Di-Val-DElsa.dx4935)[San Gimignano](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Gimignano.dx11091)[Gambassi Terme](https://expedia.co.uk/Gambassi-Terme.dx602568)[Montaione](https://expedia.co.uk/Montaione.dx602919)[Casole d'Elsa](https://expedia.co.uk/Casole-DElsa.dx603292)[Montecatini Val di Cecina](https://expedia.co.uk/Montecatini-Val-Di-Cecina.dx6047011)[Mazzolla](https://expedia.co.uk/Mazzolla.dx6094637)[Pomarance](https://expedia.co.uk/Pomarance.dx6094857)[Peccioli](https://expedia.co.uk/Peccioli.dx6135649)[Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina](https://expedia.co.uk/Castelnuovo-Di-Val-Di-Cecina.dx6142607)[Lajatico](https://expedia.co.uk/Lajatico.dx6289699)[Villamagna](https://expedia.co.uk/Villamagna.dx6359892)[Saline di Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Saline-Di-Volterra.dx553248635975950623) - [Cathedral of Volterra](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-Volterra-Volterra.d6073842.Attraction) - [Medici Fortress](https://expedia.co.uk/Medici-Fortress-Volterra.d6073868.Attraction) - [Roman Theatre](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Theatre-Volterra.d6073902.Attraction) - [Palazzo dei Priori](https://expedia.co.uk/Palazzo-Dei-Priori-Volterra.d6073884.Attraction) - [Porta all'Arco](https://expedia.co.uk/Porta-AllArco-Volterra.d6073900.Attraction) - [Etruscan Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Etruscan-Museum-Volterra.d6073856.Attraction) - [Torre del Porcellino](https://expedia.co.uk/Torre-Del-Porcellino-Volterra.d553248621533000235.Attraction) - [Piazza del Campo](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Del-Campo-Siena-City-Centre.d6077950.Attraction) - [Antinori nel Chianti Classico](https://expedia.co.uk/Antinori-Nel-Chianti-Classico-San-Casciano-in-Val-di-Pesa.d6270044.Attraction) - [Teatro del Silenzio](https://expedia.co.uk/Teatro-Del-Silenzio-Lajatico.d553248621563693767.Attraction) - [Arno River](https://expedia.co.uk/Arno-River-Tuscany.d553248621532501484.Attraction) - [Tenuta Torciano Winery](https://expedia.co.uk/Tenuta-Torciano-Winery-San-Gimignano.d6252546.Attraction) - [Santa Maria alle Scotte Polyclinic](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Alle-Scotte-Polyclinic-Siena.d6171787.Attraction) - [Mazzanta Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Mazzanta-Beach-Italy.d553248621565341543.Attraction) - [Abbazia di San Galgano](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbazia-Di-San-Galgano-Chiusdino.d6077910.Attraction)