Orvieto Cathedral and Underground Caves Tour: Explore Etruscan Civilization and Medieval Artistry

Discover the captivating beauty of Orvieto Cathedral and delve into the underground caves to unravel the secrets of the Etruscan civilization. Marvel at medieval artistry and be inspired by the iconic frescoes. Embark on a journey through history and enchanting landscapes!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Duomo di Orvieto - 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.
What's Included
  • Entrance fee for Pozzo della Cava Underground
  • Services of an official tour guide
  • Admission ticket to the Duomo
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the splendor of Orvieto’s Cathedral, a church acclaimed as one of the world’s most stunning. Delve into the breathtaking frescoes of Signorelli, which served as an inspiration for Michelangelo half a millennium ago. Experience the intricately crafted tunnels of the city’s subterranean section, where remnants of the ancient Etruscan…

Location
Piazza Duomo
In front of information point in Piazza Duomo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paul_m
May 2, 2025
A very informative tour... - A very informative tour of the Cathedral - our guide was extremely knowledgeable in relation to its history, decoration and furnishings. The underground caves tour was interesting also.
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Kyle_l
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing Orvieto experience! - This tour is a MUST if you are going to Orvieto. It was truly fantastic and I can't recommend it enough. Emma was amazing and made the experience for me and my family and absolute top highlight of our visit to Italy. I couldn't say enough good things, don't visit Orvieto without booking this tour - it was spectacular!
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Coastal63547379925
Jan 6, 2025
Highly recommended tour - Very interesting tour. Christian the best guide I've ever met. Prepared and very nice. Super recommended!
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Edward_p
Dec 8, 2024
Loved this tour - Excellent tour with a local guide who knew all the facts about the church and area. Emanuela was great and I highly recommend using her.
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Hannah_s
Aug 18, 2024
Private, Fun, and Interesting! - We loved this tour and our tour guide, Emanuela! Orvieto is such a beautiful story with such interesting history. We enjoyed learning about old and recent history from someone who grew up there. Our tour had 6 people, which felt private and was a perfect size to navigate around while being able to hear the guide and feel comfortable asking questions. The Duomo is absolutely fascinating to learn about between how it was built and all the details in the art within it. The caves were neat to learn why they exist and how they were/are used. I highly recommend this tour!
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Corrie_m
Aug 3, 2024
Outstanding! - Our guide was friendly and had an excellent understanding of the history of the caves. She took the time to answer our questions and was very personable.
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Judith_s
Jul 11, 2024
Great experience! - Our guide, Emma, was excellent! She was so friendly and knowledgeable. We loved learning the history and seeing the beauty of this lovely town.
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Robert_s
Apr 4, 2024
Excellent tour of the Duomo and Caves. - Francesca was our guide and she provided a very detailed explanation of the Duomo and the caves. The tour was not rushed and she told us other places to after the tour.
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Maucar47
Apr 1, 2024
an exceptional guide who taught us everything in a simple and fun way - a truly special and very interesting visit, absolutely unpredictable for those who don't know the history of Orvieto. Great credit certainly goes to Cristiana, an exceptional guide: she explained everything to us with great skill and kindness, her Neapolitan character absolutely to be appreciated!!!
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Stuart_s
Sep 19, 2023
Wonderful - Emma’s knowledge of ever facet of town was unbelievable. We enjoyed spending the time with her. It made our trip.
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).