Orvieto Cathedral and Underground Caves Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Take your time to get amazed by the facade of Orvieto's Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Learn about the spectacular Signorelli's frescoes and get inspired as Michelangelo did five centuries ago. Explore the hand-made tunnels of an underground area of the city and see the memories of the ancient Etruscan civilization. Walk along the impressive medieval walls and stop at the viewpoints to admire great panoramas of the countryside.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entance fee at Pozzo della Cava Underground area
- Official tour guide
- Small-group tour experience (maximum 15 travelers)
- Admission ticket to Duomo
What's not
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
You will visit every part of the church, with a special focus on the beautiful San Brizio chapel, decorated by the reinassance artist Luca Signorelli. His frescoes are considered one of the most sensational works of art in Italy.
A beautiful walk in the heart of Orvieto will take you to the underground area of “Pozzo della Cava” where you will discover the hidden part of the city. These tunnels have been escavated during more than 23 centuries by the inhabitants of the area. Here your guide will explain you how the rooms were used during the history and you will look down inside the impressive 36 meters deep etruscan well.
Once you finished the underground tour, you will walk to the edge of the city; from the top of the cliffs you will admire stunning views on the rolling hills covered with vineyards and olive trees. Walking along the ancient walls of Orvieto you will enjoy many points of view on the countryside and the brown coloured medieval town. A short walk throug pictoresque little alleys will take you back to Piazza Duomo, ending point of the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Our tour guide Emmanuela...
Our tour guide Emmanuela a/k/a Emma was fabulous! She was so engaging and very interesting. She took the time to describe in precise detail the history of the Duomo and significance of the scenes depicted by the architect and the various artists whose work is displayed there. The tour of the caves was fascinating. We learned so much about the Etruscan ingenuity and their craftsmanship. The tour was amazing and I highly recommend it since the information we gained is beyond what one could learn from the available literature.
5Tour of the Duomo and underground caves
We had the most amazing tour with Emma - she was an incredible tour guide and we appreciate all the time she took with us to share the history and personal stories of the Duomo and Orvieto. It was a highlight of our trip and we hope to come back soon - thank you Emma!
5Phenomenal!
Emma was a fantastic guide! She was so knowledgeable about the history of the Duomo, the Underground & Orvieto. The history is fascinating! The Duomo is stunning! Definitely sign up for this tour!
5Great lifelong resident as a guide
Orvieto and especially the cathedral are must sees. This tour was great. The guide was a lifelong resident and very knowledgeable. We appreciated her very much. The only problem is parking and guidance that the lots are full so you don’t waste so much time having to go back down the hill for a spot. Again our guide was very nice and wonderful.
5Emma is a fantastic guide...
Emma is a fantastic guide she is knowledgeable, professional and amazing! She was very patient and added so much to the tour by sharing a wealth of information!
5Love Viator
Giordano Conticelli was a fabulous guide. His knowledge and passion of Orvieto cathedral was amazing. It was by far our favorite tour experience in Tuscany. I would highly recommend it. We took several other Viator tours that week and ALL were very good!!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please wait in front of the information point in Piazza Duomo
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Umbria con Me
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The underground site is the "Pozzo della Cava"
How it compares in Orvieto
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 55 experiences we list in Orvieto.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 55.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Orvieto
Orvieto is a hill town on a cliff of volcanic rock in Umbria, with a mosaic-fronted Gothic cathedral, underground caves and a long winemaking tradition.
Orvieto stands on a flat-topped plug of volcanic tuff, with sheer cliffs around it, above the Paglia valley in southern Umbria. Its cathedral, begun in 1290, has a Gothic façade of gold mosaics and spires, and inside the San Brizio chapel Luca Signorelli painted his vast Last Judgment around the turn of the sixteenth century. The Torre del Moro, a clock tower in the old streets, gives a long view across the roofs.
Top-ranked sights in Orvieto: Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo di Orvieto), St. Patrick’s Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio), Pozzo della Cava.
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