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About the activity
Visit Tarquinia to explore its UNESCO-listed Etruscan necropolis, then stroll through the beautiful medieval historic center before enjoying a typical Italian lunch.
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Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Skip the lineGet priority entry.
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Free pickupA complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
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Live guidingEnglish, Italian
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Duration6.5 hours
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Includes
- Pick-up and drop service off from Civitavecchia port
- Round trip transfer
- English speaking driver
- Entrance ticket to the Etruscan Necropolis
- Entrance ticket to the Etruscan Museum at the Palazzo Vitelleschi
- Typical Italian lunch
- Professional guide
- Entrance ticket to the Underground City of Etruscopolis (optional)
Highlights
- Visit Tarquinia and learn about the history of the Etruscans
- Explore stunning Etruscan tombs painted more than 3000 years ago
- Discover an impressive Etruscan museum
- Enjoy a typical Italian lunch
- Taste different kinds of red and white wines from local and international grapes
Description
Discover Tarquinia, the ancient heart of Etruscan civilization, on a journey that combines archaeology, history, and authentic Italian flavor.
Begin at the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Etruscan necropolis, where your expert local guide will lead you through tombs painted more than 3,000 years ago. Admire the vivid frescoes that predate the Romans and reveal rare, intimate details of Etruscan daily life, beliefs, rituals, and celebrations.
Leaving the necropolis, follow your guide into the elegant Palazzo Vitelleschi, home to one of the most important Etruscan museums in the world. Explore beautifully curated rooms filled with pottery, jewelry, sculptures, and artifacts—many of which have been showcased in major international exhibitions in New York and Paris. Each piece helps complete the story of this mysterious and sophisticated ancient people.
Your experience continues in Tarquinia’s charming historic center, where you’ll sit down in a traditional local restaurant for an authentic Italian lunch. Relax and savor the distinctive flavors of the Lazio region, featuring fresh, local ingredients and classic recipes—a perfect way to immerse yourself in the local culture.
This tour is ideal for history lovers, culture seekers, and food enthusiasts who want to discover the Etruscans and Tarquinia in a truly memorable way.
- last minute bookings made within 24 hours before the tour start please contact the emergency phone number to be sure about the tour confirmation
- It is not permitted to visit churches in shorts, miniskirts or with uncovered shoulders, so please dress appropriately
- The tour may be altered without notice due to unforeseeable weather and traffic conditions
- Please bring a valid form of ID/ passport, as visitors may be asked for security reasons
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Adults12-99 years
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Youth4-11 years
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Infants0-3 years
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