Private Etruscan History Tour from Civitavecchia: Tarquinia and Tuscania

At a glance

Private Etruscan History Tour from Civitavecchia: Tarquinia and Tuscania is a 8h private experience in Lake Bracciano, Italy, operated by Cruising Rome. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $342.55 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tarquinia and Tuscania city maps, Driver/guide, All taxes, fees, and handling charges.

Quick facts

Duration

8h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking

Ages

Adult 0–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Tour of Tarquinia and Tuscania

  from $98.94

  TOUR TARQUINIA + TUSCANIA: 8 hours Rome tour hassle free port pickup and drop off by Luxury Sedan Mercedes Viano or Opel Vivaro, English speaking driver Pickup included

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  08:00

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10m

   Your assigned driver will be readily identifiable, holding a sign bearing your name

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   Step into history as we explore Tarquinia, the cradle of Etruscan civilization. Wander through its medieval streets, admire noble palaces, and uncover the secrets of the famous Etruscan Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A journey through time, where ancient art and breathtaking views await.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   The Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi is located over an upland east of Tarquinia (Viterbo) and counts with approximately 6,000 tombs, most of them spaces digged into the rock and surmounted by tumulus, the oldest of them dating back to the seventh century BC

4. Stop 4 · 30m

   The splendid Romanesque Church of Saint Mary in the Castle deserves a chapter on its own. The church is situated in the oldest part of Tarquinia, where the Castrum Cargnetum was located, originating the nucleus of ancient Corneto.
   
   To reach it, you have to walk along Via di Porta Castello, cross the ancient gate with the Tower of Dante and the Tower of Matilde di Canossa in the background. A few steps to be catapulted 1000 years back!
   
   The atmosphere here is simply magical, especially at night when the streets are illuminated only by the light of the street-lamps... the ideal place for a romantic walk in history.

5. Stop 5 · 2h

   Housed within Palazzo Vitelleschi, the National Etruscan Museum of Tarquinia is beyond doubt among the main attractions of the city.
   
   The Palazzo Vitelleschi deserves a visit for itself!
   
   Built by Cardinal Giovanni Vitelleschi between 1436 and 1439 with a design by Giovanni Dalmata, thanks to the simultaneous presence of Gothic and Renaissance elements and a true architectural masterpiece.

6. Stop 6 · 30m

   A nice walk through the narrow streets of the Historical Center of Tarquinia.In Piazza Giacomo Matteotti where you will find the Palazzo Comunale, the monumental eighteenth-century fountain

7. Stop 7 · 15m

   The Cathedral of Saints Margherita and Martino, built around 1260, is located in the square with the same name a few steps from Palazzo Vitelleschi and it is part of the diocese of Civitavecchia and Tarquinia.
   
   Raised to the rank of Cathedral on 5 December 1435, during the fifteenth century the cathedral was enlarged by Bishop Bartolomeo Vitelleschi then it was unfortunately destroyed in 1643 by a terrible fire.

8. Stop 8 · 1h

   Discover Tuscania, a charming town where history and nature blend in perfect harmony. Stroll through its medieval streets, admire the stunning Basilica of San Pietro, and take in breathtaking views of the Tuscia countryside. An unforgettable journey into the soul of ancient Lazio.

9. Stop 9 · 1h

   Based in the Franciscan Monastery founded in 1247, adjacent to the Church of s. Maria del Riposo. The first section of the Museum was opened in 1988; consists of 4 rooms on the ground floor where exposes the funerary complex of noble Hellenistic period (IV-II sec.a.C.). Of particular importance are the funerary complex from three rock tombs of Curunas family: next to nenfro sarcophagi with lids restituenti all round the figure of the deceased, faliscan, ceramics are ceretane, vulcenti and/or tarquiniesi, and chiusine. Of particular importance in materials related to bronze or female world banquet. In 1997 were open to the public 2 upstairs rooms, one dedicated to the history of the monastery and the old centre of Tuscania, the other to the oldest testimonies from necropolis (VII century BC).
   
   Forthcoming is the opening of new exhibition sections.

10. Stop 10 · 10m

    Arrive in style at Civitavecchia Port with our expert drivers, ready to make your journey unforgettable.

Meeting point

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Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
• Adult pricing applies to all passengers

Cancellation policy

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

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