What to do and see in Volterra, Tuscany: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

February 6, 2022 Marissa Gamble

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. La Cantina di Fabio

Borgo Santo Stefano 113, 56048, Volterra Italy +39 346 354 4058 [email protected] http://www.lacantinadifabio.it/
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 69 reviews

La Cantina di Fabio

La Cantina di Fabio is an authentic wine cellar, operating since 1968 in a perfectly located area just out side the main city walls. Coming from the famous etruscan walls, “le Balze” and the church of San Giusto, specifically positioned to provide easy accessibility for foreign buyers, who can load up directly outside the shop. Without traffic restrictions, our unique cellar offers foreigners wine tasting and “operatif” hors d’oeuvre platters, but also we cater to high demand retail suppliers and can sell good quality wine by litre. Our main clients are restaurant owners and foreign clients who stock up while on tour, but also curious tourists who stop by to try local specialities, volterran products and try our wide selection of cold meats, cheese and organic olive oil.La Cantina di Fabio is locatedin B.go S: Stefano, coming from the famous Etruscan walls "Le Balze" and the church of S.Giusto, 300 meters from Porta S.Francesco right there, in a break while walking up into the historic center.Booking Tasting for group.It is possible book group wine tasting and buy products from our shop directly. On site Tasting for a few people.

Reviewed By PaulMS - Munich, Germany

We booked a wine and olive oil tasting with food here and we weren't disappointed. Nice little place, a hidden gem and a must do in Volterra.

2. Porta all'Arco

Volterra Italy
Excellent
48%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 289 reviews

Porta all'Arco

3. Volterra Walking Tour

Excellent
79%
Good
18%
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1%
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2%
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4.5 based on 211 reviews

Volterra Walking Tour

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

Via Dei Sarti 41, 56048, Volterra Italy +39 0588 84047 [email protected] http://www.palazzoviti.it/palazzo
Excellent
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4.5 based on 432 reviews

Palazzo Viti

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

Piazza della Pescheria Vicino panoramica Teatro Romano, 56048, Volterra Italy +39 0588 86133 http://www.rossialabastri.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Rossi Alabastri Volterra

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. Chiesa di San Lino

Volterra Italy
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Chiesa di San Lino

7. Piazza dei Priori

Piazza dei Priori, 56048, Volterra Italy +39 0588 88765 http://www.comune.volterra.pi.it/english/cittait/citpiaz.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 365 reviews

Piazza dei Priori

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)

8. Agriturismo Diacceroni

Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Agriturismo Diacceroni

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

9. Balze

Borgo S. Giusto, 56048, Volterra Italy
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 109 reviews

Balze

10. Palazzo dei Priori

Piazza dei Priori, Volterra Italy +39 0588 87257 http://www.comune.volterra.pi.it
Excellent
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4.0 based on 867 reviews

Palazzo dei Priori

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.

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