Tarquinia: the Etruscan Necropolis and National Museum Half-day Private Tour

Visit the medieval town of Tarquinia and explore the mysterious history of the Etruscans

Tour Features

Local Guide

Certified Official Guide

Tour Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, French, German

Duration

4 hours

Tour Size Options

Private

Itinerary

Meet the guide at Piazza Trento e Trieste and start our history-focused tour of Tarquinia following in the footsteps of ancient Etruscans.
We will visit the archaeological site of the Monterozzi Necropolis which is an ancient cemetery with approximately 6 000 Etruscan tombs. During this guided tour we will see some of the most representative graves, decorated with precious and colourful frescoes depicting the magical-religious scenes, landscapes, exotic animals and daily live of Etruscans. We will go back in time and discover UNESCO Heritage monuments, 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.
After visiting the Necropolis our guide will take you to the historic centre of Tarquinia with the picturesque medieval towers and breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Walking through the tiny narrow streets and ancient squares we will reach the second destination of our tour – the National Archaeological Museum, housed in the beautiful renaissance Vitelleschi Palace.
We will head inside the museum to explore an important collections of artefacts dating from the 9th century BC to the Roman period. You will see Etruscan sarcophagus, precious frescoes, jewels made of gold and gemstones and other treasures of ancient Tarquinia. Our guide will focus your attention on the most important pieces and give you unique insight into the ancient culture and daily lives of the Etruscans.

Tour Details

Full Description

Tarquinia is a medieval town renowned for its archaeological remains, which provide exceptional evidence of the ancient Etruscan civilization that inhabited the territories of modern Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio before the Roman conquests.

The history of the Etruscans is full of uncertainties and enigmas due to the scarcity of texts about this civilization. This is why a visit to one of the most important Etruscan cities, with its well-preserved necropolis, will offer you a unique experience. With our professional art historian, you will explore the ancient tombs listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, which houses an important collection of Etruscan art.

What is Included

Included:

Included: Specialized licensed guide
Included: Trasfers from/to hotel (Optional)

Meeting Point

The tour starts at P.za Trento e Trieste 01016 Tarquinia VT. View on Google Maps

Reviews

Hillary W. — United States November 12, 2024

Tarquinia is truly a hidden gem. It has spectacular ruins, the tour was made even better by our guide Simona. Etruscan history is so rich but Simona made it easy to grasp, we left feeling so happy with the whole experience.