Explore Volterra on a treasure hunt-style walking tour, uncovering ancient history, art, and hidden curiosities with interactive quizzes at every stop. Audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore!
From the panoramic views over the Val di Cecina to the mysterious Etruscan Porta all’Arco, this self-guided tour takes you through centuries of Volterra’s past. Discover the city’s alabaster legacy, its Roman theater nestled into the hillside, and the medieval power center of Piazza dei Priori. Walk through winding alleys, visit the imposing Medici Fortress, and end with a surprise inside the Chapel of the Cross—home to vivid frescoes and a mas...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tour
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Martiri della Libertà
Start your tour directly at Piazza Martiri della Libertà. You can open the app anywhere nearby to start your adventure.
Return
Cappella della Croce di Giorno
This tour ends at Cappella della Croce di Giorno — the only indoor stop on the route, yet still free and fully included in the walking tour.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Volterra on a treasure hunt-style walking tour, uncovering ancient history, art, and hidden curiosities with interactive quizzes at every stop. Audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore!
From the panoramic views over the Val di Cecina to the mysterious Etruscan Porta all’Arco, this self-guided tour takes you through centuries of Volterra’s past. Discover the city’s alabaster legacy, its Roman theater nestled into the hillside, and the medieval power center of Piazza dei Priori. Walk through winding alleys, visit the imposing Medici Fortress, and end with a surprise inside the Chapel of the Cross—home to vivid frescoes and a mas...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tour
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Martiri della Libertà
Start your tour directly at Piazza Martiri della Libertà. You can open the app anywhere nearby to start your adventure.
Return
Cappella della Croce di Giorno
This tour ends at Cappella della Croce di Giorno — the only indoor stop on the route, yet still free and fully included in the walking tour.
Itinerary
1
Via Porta all'Arco, 49
Dalla terrazza panoramica, si apre la vista sulla Val di Cecina, un territorio ricco di risorse naturali e paesaggi scolpiti dal vento e dall’energia geotermica.
15 minutes
2
Piazza Martiri della Libertà
Lungo le vie del centro, l’alabastro si rivela come simbolo identitario della città, lavorato da secoli con maestria e oggi esposto in botteghe e musei.
15 minutes
3
Via Porta all'Arco, 2
Porta all’Arco segna l’ingresso nell’antica Velathri, una potente città etrusca dove miti, culti e arte funeraria raccontano una civiltà raffinata e misteriosa.
15 minutes
4
Piazza dei Priori
Piazza dei Priori rappresenta il centro politico e civile di Volterra, dominata da palazzi storici e teatro di eventi che evocano la gloria comunale e rinascimentale.
15 minutes
5
Via delle Prigioni, 14
Tra vicoli e architetture in pietra, la Volterra medievale conserva l’impronta di un’epoca in cui torri, misure locali e autonomie cittadine segnavano il ritmo della vita quotidiana.
15 minutes
6
Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 13
La Fortezza medicea domina l’altura con la sua imponenza rinascimentale e custodisce al suo interno una realtà sorprendente fatta di teatro, reinserimento e speranza.
15 minutes
7
Via Lungo le Mura del Mandorlo, 22
Nel sito del teatro romano, emerge il volto imperiale della città, dove spettacoli, terme e resti archeologici parlano dell’influenza di Roma sull’antica Volterra.
15 minutes
8
Cappella della Croce di Giorno
Nella cappella affrescata accanto a Porta San Francesco, si svela un ciclo pittorico che intreccia fede, arte e leggenda in un racconto senza tempo.