Explore the mysterious history of the Etruscans on our private half-day tour. Tarquinia was one of the most important Etruscan towns during the pre-Roman times and today it attracts a number of tourists from all over the world, thanks to its archaeological finds, which constitute unique evidence of this ancient civilization. With your knowledgeable guide you will go back in time and learn about Etruscan everyday life, their ceremonies, mythology, arts traditions and much more! During this history-focused tour you will visit the UNESCO Heritage listed Necropolis of Monterozzi and the National Archaeological Museum with the rich collection that represents the Etruscan culture.
What's included
Enty tickets to the Necropolis and Museum
Official licensed guide
Private half-day tour
What to expect
15m
Meet your private guide at the Trento e Trieste square and start the walking half-day tour of Tarquinia and the Necropolis.
Necropolis of Tarquinia
2h · Admission ticket included
The Monterozzi Necropolis is an ancient cemetery with approximately 6 000 tombs. Among those, 200 are decorated with precious colourful frescoes, which depicted the magical-religious scenes, landscapes, exotic animals and daily live of Etruscans. With your guide, you will visit the most impressive graves, including the tomb of the Lionesses, of the Warrior, of Hunting and Fishing, of Cardarelli's, of the Lotus, of the Gorgoneion, of the Jugglers, of the Leopards, of the Feasts, of the Flowers, of Maenads, of Bartoccini's, of the Ogre and the Shields and more.
1h · Admission ticket included
After visiting the Necropolis your guide will take you to the historic centre of Tarquinia. Walking through the medieval streets and fascinating palaces you will reach another point of your tour - National Archaeological Museum, housed in the gorgeous renaissance Palazzo Vitelleschi. There, you will see the important collections of artifacts from the 9th century BC to the Roman period which includes Etruscan sarcophagus, precious frescoes, objects of everyday life, jewels made of gold and gemstones and other treasures of ancient Tarquinia.
Chiesa di San Pancrazio
Pass by
You will sto outside the Church of St. Pancrazio, a gem of the city with its Gothic elements and its interesting history.
20m
Enjoy the beautiful view of the surroundings of Tarquinia from this great belvedere.
15m
Stop at the Porta Farnese, one of the entrances to this world-known Etruscan city.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the Trento e Trieste square by the fountain.
End point
The tour ends outside the Necropolis of Tarquinia.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
