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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Volterra, Tuscany
Volterra is a walled mountaintop town in the Tuscany region of Italy of which its history dates to before the 7th century BC and has substantial structures from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods.
Restaurants in Volterra
1. Tuscan Tour - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Tuscan Tour is run by Annie Adair and Francesco Gronchi and is based out of Volterra. We offer private guided tours of Volterra, as well as day-tours to Tuscany wineries, in areas ranging from Montalcino to Chianti to Bolgheri and the coast. A full-day tour can also include a truffle hunt, cooking class, or art classes.
2. Porta all'Arco
3. Volterra Walking Tour
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
NEW 2021 TOURS please write or call to book. children under 14 free of charge. all our tours are guided by professional, licensed guides in English & Italian. MONDAYS 11 am - City Tour - 2 hrs €20 2 pm - Country Walk - 3 hrs €25 TUESDAYS 11 am - City Tour - 2 hrs €20 WEDNESDAYS 11 am - City Tour - 2 hrs €20 2 pm - Archaeology Walk in the Country - 3 hrs €25 THURSDAYS 10 am-12 pm & 2pm-4pm - Volterra & its Historic Insane Asylum - 4 hrs (2+2) €30 2 pm - City Tour - 2 hrs €20 FRIDAYS 4 pm - City Highlights - 1 hr €10 5 pm - Historic Insane Asylum - 2 hrs €20 SATURDAYS 12 pm - City Highlights - 1 hr €10 2 pm - City Highlights - 1 hr €10 2 pm - Country Walk - 3 hrs €25 5 pm - City Highlights - 1 hr €10 SUNDAYS 10 AM - Archaeology Walk in the Country - 3 hrs €25 12 pm - City Highlights - 1 hr €10 2 pm - City Highlights - 1 hr €10 4 pm - City Highlights - 1 hr €10
4. Palazzo Viti
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4.5 based on 432 reviews
Palazzo Viti is one of the finest private residential building in Italy. The twelve rooms tht are open to the pubblic are fitted with furniture, porcelains, alabaster collection and other valuable items representing Italian, European and Oriental Art. The Palace is still inhabited by descendant of the Viti family.
5. Rossi Alabastri Volterra
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By juliewD1435BS - Boise, United States
The shop is tucked away.....this is not something you will just run into on the Main Street. Tucked away in a corner. I was glad our guide knew enough to take us here. Mr. Rossi's greetings were warm and inviting from the beginning. He was quick to point out that this is the real stuff!! There are inexpensive copies out there, but this is the real deal!! He took us into the workshop, where one of the craftsman showed us on the lathe, how to work the alabaster into something special. I wonder if these guys develop lung problems?? No mask, no protective eye wear? Really a special place to visit, and learn about this wonderful ancient handicraft. You will feel like you have known this family for years. And owning something made by their family is definitely a treasure to have in your home! I was visiting with a friend, but this tour would be enjoyed by families with children as well. I can see groups of teenagers loving this too. Really a cool place.
6. Piazza dei Priori
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4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Piazza dei Priori is the main square located in the old town of Volterra, in Tuscany Region, in Italy. It is a wonderful square, where you can see very nice buildings like Palazzo dei Priori (nowadays the town hall) or Palazzo Pretorio. Also, we came here, when Volterra 1398AD fair was done (in the middle of August-2019), and in this place there were a lot of medieval dances with typical clothes of this period. Really, charming! for children and adults! (See also Palazzo dei Priori)
7. Agriturismo Diacceroni
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Taste the tradition and authenticity of our home and enjoy the warm welcome from our Diacceroni family. We invite you to relax in our calm atmosphere and enjoy the nature that Tuscany has to offer. Agriturismo Diacceroni also gives you the chance to enjoy the beauty of Tuscany in unique ways through our experiences. You can explore our land however you’d like. Join us for the Tuscan holiday of your dreams! - Tuscany Cooking Courses - Tuscany Horse Riding - Olive Oil Tasting - Honey Tasting - Bicycle excursions - Wine Trails - Truffle Hunting - Children’s Activities - Fiat 500 Cabrio Rent - Scooter 125cc Rent - Golf in Tuscany - Sailbot Excursions - Outdoor Activities
8. Palazzo dei Priori
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4.0 based on 867 reviews
Reviewed By tneldner - Adelaide, Australia
Waiting to climb to the tower took a while and it wasn't until we were at the front of the queue that we noticed the sign explaining that only 5 people could go up at a time (and must come down) As we climbed the stairs we realised why - the stairs are very narrow and the top is essentially half a tower. The views are great and worth the wait and climb, the Town Hall is beautiful and still operating, loved seeing all the shield of the families who were part of the wall city.
9. Baptistery
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4.0 based on 306 reviews
Reviewed By BnCrXplorerz - Pittsburgh, United States
The 14th century Baptistry of St. John is part of the Duomo complex in a separate building and, though small in comparison to the cathedral, it contains awe inspiring art detailing the life of John the Baptist much of which dates from the 15th century. Magnificent art covers every inch of the walls and sculptures adorn the nooks, all accomplished by the most famous artists of the day, Donatelli, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Jacopo della Quercia and others. A worthy place to sit, marvel and meditate.
10. Teatro Romano
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4.0 based on 859 reviews
Reviewed By galinmilan - Milan, Italy
Roman theater and therme are quite good preserved and you can see that local administration is taking care of it.
