Papal Power and Engineering Marvels at Orvieto Self-Guided Tour

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Papal Power and Engineering Marvels at Orvieto Self-Guided Tour

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Free cancellation available
3h
Mobile voucher
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Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the fascinating city of Orvieto at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. Navigate through 11 key historical sites, including the stunning Orvieto Cathedral and St. Patrick's Well, using a smart map and audio stories that bring the city’s past to life. Engage in interactive quizzes that unlock interesting facts about each location, making learning enjoyable and interactive. Perfect for solo travellers or groups, this flexible tour allows you to explore whenever you want, making it convenient and fun.

Explore 11 historical sites in Orvieto, including the Papal Palace
Enjoy a 2 km walking route with a duration of approximately 1.5 hours
Use your smartphone for audio stories and interactive quizzes
Available daily, suitable for any weather conditions

Activity location

Orvieto
- Orvieto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Porta Rocca
- Strada Fontana del Leone
- 05018, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

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Papal Power and Engineering Marvels at Orvieto Self-Guided Tour in Multilingual

3h
Opening hours: Fri 00:00-23:30
English

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

£4.86 x 1 Adult£4.86

Total

20% off

What's included, what's not

Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 简体中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Orvieto

Begin your tour at Porta Rocca (Porta Soliana), one of the historic gates of Orvieto that marks the start of your walking adventure.

Tempio del Belvedere (Pass by)

Explore the Tempio Etrusco del Belvedere, an ancient Etruscan temple dating back to the 5th century BC. Marvel at the well-preserved ruins and learn about Orvieto's pre-Roman past.

Pozzo di San Patrizio (Pass by)

Visit the entrance to St. Patrick's Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio), a Renaissance engineering marvel designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, featuring a unique double helix staircase.

Fortezza Albornoz (Pass by)

Walk through the Fortezza Albornoz, a 14th-century papal fortress offering panoramic views over Orvieto and the surrounding Umbrian countryside.

Duomo di Orvieto (Pass by)

Admire the spectacular Gothic facade of the Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo di Orvieto), one of Italy's finest medieval churches, adorned with stunning golden mosaics and intricate reliefs.

Torre del Moro (Pass by)

Climb Torre del Moro, the medieval clock tower rising 42 metres over Orvieto's main square, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the city and surrounding valley.

Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (Pass by)

Admire the elegant Gothic architecture of Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, one of Orvieto's finest medieval civic buildings, which once served as the seat of the city's governing magistrate.

Orvieto (Pass by)

Visit the Palazzo dei Papi di Orvieto, the medieval papal palace that served as a refuge for several popes. Admire the stunning views over Orvieto from this historic complex.

Chiesa di Sant'Andrea e Bartolomeo (Pass by)

Discover the Chiesa di Sant'Andrea, one of Orvieto's oldest churches, home to a unique 12-sided bell tower and remarkable medieval frescoes.

Orvieto Underground (Pass by)

Explore the entrance to Orvieto's fascinating underground world at Pozzo della Cava, a network of Etruscan and medieval tunnels, caves, and cisterns carved into the volcanic tufa rock.

Orvieto

End your tour on Via della Cava, a charming medieval street that winds down through Orvieto's historic centre, lined with traditional workshops and artisan shops.

Location

Activity location

Orvieto
- Orvieto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Porta Rocca
- Strada Fontana del Leone
- 05018, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

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