4 original tours of Volterra: Viti Palace, Etruscans, food and art
Day Tours & ActivitiesDuration:3 hours
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JUST THREE MILLENIUMS OF HISTORY
Volterra is a world famous perfectly preserved medieval town. Yet, the medieval look is a “recent” intervention on top of one of Tuscany’s most important Etruscan settlements. Over the centuries Velathri (as the Etruscans called it) got important also for the handicraft production of an ancient stone given to the city as a present by the sea… the alabaster. Arianna & Friends arranges 4 original guided tours of this fantastic town! Choose your favourite one!
| M10. Volterra and the noble palace Viti | |
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An original tour to Volterra, out from the standard and classical walking tours. The guide will show you the historical center of this charming Etruscan town and take you to panoramic points, to get a spectacular view over the ruins of a Roman Theater. She will also take you to discover a very special private place: Palazzo Viti. It is an elegant Renaissance Palace, right in the middle of the town, where you will admire all the original furniture and precious works of art collected by the family Viti. A complementary coffee at the best cafè in town is included in the offer. Ticket to the Palazzo included.
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| M11. Volterra, arts and handicrafts | |
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This tour of Volterra is the best option for those who love paintings from the Middle Ages to Renaissance, as well as artists such as Rosso Fiorentino and Ghirlandaio. You will visit the Pinacoteca, a very rich collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics inside a 15th century palace. In the same building, you will also visit an alabaster museum and understand how this precious stone has been crafted in Volterra for over 2,000 years, from the Etruscan times to today. A complementary coffee & pastry snack at the best cafè in town is included in the offer.
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| M12. Volterra and the Etruscans | |
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The Etruscans: a fascinating and misterious population of the ancient times living in this area almost 3 thousand years ago. For you a classical tour to Volterra including the visit to the charming Etruscan museum called Guarnacci, where to admire works of art from the Etruscan times and learn about their culture, gods and goddesses, their love for beauty, the role of women in their social hierarchy. It is an ideal tour for those who have interest in history and archaeology, at any level. A complementary gelato at one of the most historical cafés in town is included in the tour.
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| M19. Volterra for foodies | |
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Our expert guide will show you the romantic town of Volterra from a different point of view: its typical food! You’ll discover the little shops and historical bars where to taste the typical cecina, a delicious chickpea tart and Pisan pizza. On top of that also some nice truffle based products, the precious Volterra salt and the healthy extra virgin olive oil, and mouthwatering chocolates. Each product is related to the history and the traditions of the town. It will be a real pleasure for your buds to visit Volterra like this!
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This is a list of specialties that you are likely to sample as part of the program of this tour. Please, note that the specialties of the tasting session and/or lunch may vary according to the season and the availability of the products in the day of the tour.
In our tour we like showing you places off the beaten track and introducing you to Tuscan people with their personal stories, careers and characters.
You will have one of our guides with your party during the whole tour. Please, see below all the guides who can be with you.
During this experience you can also meet some of the Tuscan friends involved in the events. Please, see below which friends you are likely to encounter.
The total rate for this activity varies according to the number of people in your party.
Check rates in the table below.
M10 VOLTERRA AND THE NOBLE PALACE VITI – 3 hours– RATES 2024 –
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| 2 persons | € 330 |
| Extra person | € 20 |
M11 VOLTERRA ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS – 3 hours– RATES 2024 –
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| 2 persons | € 340 |
| Extra person | € 25 |
M12 – VOLTERRA AND THE ETRUSCANS– RATES 2024 –
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| 2 persons | € 340 |
| Extra person | € 25 |
M19 – VOLTERRA FOR FOODIES – 3 hours– RATES 2024 –
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| 2 persons | € 380 |
| Extra adult | € 45 |
| Extra teen | € 40 |
| Extra child | € 30 |
Rates include
- An English speaking Volterra city guide for the whole tour. Also available in French, Spanish, German and Russian with no surcharge
- A historical guided walking tour in Volterra
- Entrance and guided visit to the museum of Palazzo Viti (from March through October)
- Entrance and guided tour to the Guarnacci museum (for the M12 tour)
- A guided visit to an Alabaster workshop
- Stop for coffee or chocolate at a renowned café in town, or a gelato
- taste of typical products (for the M19 tour)
- Tax
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
- Tips to the staff. Not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated.
Transportation is not included in the rates above. For more info on transportation, please see the box “Transportation options”.
Here the nice message of Anne and Charlie who enjoyed a private guided tour of Volterra with our guide Moira:
My husband and I took a vacation in Tuscany in September. A region we didn’t know a lot about. We took three tours with Arianna & Friends. One was a half day tour of Volterra and the other was a similar tour in Sienna. Both were fabulous. Our tour guides were so knowledgeable and prepared. They introduced us to new foods, explained the history of the town and shared with us in depth information and stories about the different cultures of these towns in Tuscany. We recommend them highly. We did them as private tours, which we don’t normally do, but this was worth the extra expense, and was not unreasonable.
The highlight of our trip, was a private cooking lesson at a farmhouse. It was nothing short of spectacular. Esther our teacher, a restaurant chef for many years, and Luca our guide, and at times excellent translator, were amazing teachers. They taught us techniques and many other tips about Tuscan cooking. Before we left the U.S. for Tuscany they sent us menu options for us to choose, for our four course meal, which had many of options.
We chose spinach and cheese dumplings in a butter and sage sauce. The next course was homemade pasta with a sausage ragu sauce. Next was a beef stew with vegetables and potatoes. And for dessert, a delicious apple cake.
We were lucky enough to have one of those beautiful evenings with a stunning sunset. We ate under a canvas pergola. It was a magical evening.
We can’t thank Esther and Luca enough; our wonderful hosts. If you get the opportunity to do this, you will never forget it. And, when we came home, we made everything Esther and Luca taught us. Thank you again.
Please feel free to keep in touch. We really enjoyed your company and getting to know you.
Best regards,
Anne and Charlie
Here a message from Lori, who enjoyed a guided tour of Volterra with Moira:
Greetings!
We are just home from our amazing trip to Tuscany – where we had the most incredible time with Veronica (Romantic Cooking Class) and with Moira (Volterra tour) and with Luca (Cheese Farm)!!
I have so much to say, and will certainly post to TripAdvisor all my wonderful praise!!
But first – I have a request.
May I get the recipes that we made with Veronica? She mentioned that if I email she will be able to share them with me.
Ravioli ricotta e spinaci al burro e salvia
Fagioli rifatti con la salsiccia
Torta cioccolato e pere
Thank you so much!!!!
Simply perfect!
Lori
This is an email we received from Lilian. She booked a special package in Volterra with a "New Moon Tour".
Dear Consuelo,
The “New Moon” tour was wonderful. We were very well attended by his entire team. See our comment on Facebook (use google translator if you need – Portuguese). Send us other links to post our comments (as Tripadvisor).
If they come to Rio de Janeiro, do not forget to visit us. It will also be glad to assist them with information and road maps or anything that need in Brazil. Please pass this invitation to everyone on the team.
Best regards, Lilian and Luiza
This walking tours take place in the town of Volterra, in central Tuscany.
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Unless differently specified, the meeting point with the guide is in Volterra. Detailled instructions will be provided.
DURATION:
The programs take 3 hours. Time for reaching the meeting point not included.
AVAILABILITY:
Available from Mondays through Saturdays
LANGUAGE:
This tour is available in English, French or Italian with no surcharge. For German, Russian or Spanish a surcharge applies.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
CHILD FRIENDLY:
Ideal for children
CLOTHING:
No particular clothing required.
TRANSPORTATION:
This program and its rates do not include transportation to the meeting point and are set on a self-driving base. For further information see the box "transportation options".
The destinations reached during this activity are in the town of Volterra, an area that can be reached by private and public transport. It is possible to reach Volterra by public bus service.
Yet, the public service is not well diffused in all Tuscany so we highly recommend renting a car or a scooter in order to reach the meeting point.
As an alternative, we can offer a valued service by chauffeured car, van or minibus. Any cost of transportation is to be added to the rates displayed on the rate table of this page.
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