Tarquinia Etruscan Necropolis and National Museum Private Tour

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza Trento e Trieste, P.za Trento e Trieste, 01016 Tarquinia VT, Italy

Meet your private guide at the Trento e Trieste square and start the walking half-day tour of Tarquinia and the Necropolis.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Necropoli dei Monterozzi, SP43 - Strada Provinciale Monterozzi Marina, 01016, Tarquinia Italy

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Tarquinia - Palazzo Vitelleschi, Piazza Cavour, 1a, 01016 Tarquinia VT, Italy

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Chiesa di San Pancrazio, Via San Pancrazio, 01016, Tarquinia Italy

You will sto outside the Church of St. Pancrazio, a gem of the city with its Gothic elements and its interesting history.

Stop At: Belvedere Dell'Alberata, Via Alberata Dante Alighieri, 29, 01016 Tarquinia VT, Italy

Enjoy the beautiful view of the surroundings of Tarquinia from this great belvedere.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Porta Farnese, Strada Vicinale della Fornace - Fontanelle, 01016 Tarquinia VT, Italy

Stop at the Porta Farnese, one of the entrances to this world-known Etruscan city.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



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Tarquinia Etruscan Necropolis and National Museum Private Tour
8/20/2022 - 5/17/2025

Tuesday - Sunday :

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Duração: 4 Hours
Ponto de partida: Piazza Trento e Trieste, P.za Trento e Trieste, 01016 Tarquinia VT, Italy

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluído

• Private half-day tour
• Official licensed guide
• Enty tickets to the Necropolis and Museum
• Entry/Admission - Necropoli dei Monterozzi
• Entry/Admission - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Tarquinia - Palazzo Vitelleschi

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