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36 Best and Fun Things To Do In Orvieto, Italy


TouristWire Editors

This stunning small city in Central Italy is best known for its cathedral, the Duomo, which also happens to be one of the largest churches in the country.

A beautiful example of medieval architecture, the Duomo is famous for the glittering mosaics decorating its façade. It also has two frescoed chapels on the inside, as well as a soaring bell tower.

Besides its impressive cathedral, Orvieto also has several other attractions.

These include the Etruscan Museum, which showcases a collection of Etruscan vases and other artifacts, and the Orvieto Underground, an ancient subterranean city with multiple caverns to explore.

In addition to enjoying the sights and sounds of the city, you’ll also be able to savor some delicious food and wine. There are many restaurants, wineries, and vineyards in and around town that are sure to satisfy your taste buds!

Curious to know what else Orvieto has to offer? Keep reading for a comprehensive list of recommendations

The 36 Most Popular Things To Do In Orvieto, Italy

36. Palazzo Gualterio

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: 05018 Orvieto Province of Terni

35. Tomba Golini

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: 05010 Porano Province of Terni

34. Porta Soliana

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 05018 Orvieto Province of Terni

33. Necropolis of Cannicella

3.6 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: SP43 Orvieto TR

32. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Orvieto

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: Piazza del Duomo Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-341039

Web Address:   https://musei.umbria.beniculturali.it/musei/museo-archeologico-nazionale-di-orvieto/

31. Il Paese delle Rose

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Credit: Il Paese delle Rose, Google Maps

Location: Localita Rocca Ripesena Rocca Ripesena TR

Tel:  338-194-0386

Web Address:   https://paesedellerose.it/

30. Sasso Tagliato

3.5 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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Credit: Andrea Ciccorelli, Google Maps

Location: 05018 Orvieto Province of Terni

Web Address:   https://orvietoviva.com/il-miracolo-di-bolsena-e-la-leggenda-del-sasso-tagliato/

29. Orvieto CARTA UNICA – CITYPASS

4.8 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

Location: P Cahen Funicolare c o Parcheggio della Funicolare Streetr della Direttissima Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-340168

Web Address:   http://cartaunica.it/

28. Cantina Castello di Corbara

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: Localita Corbara 7 Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-304035

Web Address:   http://castellodicorbara.it/

27. Palazzo Coelli

4.2 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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Location: Via Ippolito Scalza 21 Orvieto TR

26. Torre di Maurizio

4.6 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: Via del Duomo Orvieto TR

Web Address:   http://guide.umbriaonline.com/news/cosa-vedere/torre-del-maurizio-orvieto.html

25. Cascata del Montacchione

3.9 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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Location: 05010 Porano Province of Terni

24. Tomba etrusca Hescanas

3.2 ★★★☆☆ (17 reviews)

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Credit: Tomba etrusca Hescanas, Google Maps

Location: SP55 2 Porano TR

Tel:  328-543-0394

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/ecomuseodelpaesaggiodeglietruschi/

23. Cantina Custodi

4.7 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Credit: Cantina Custodi, Google Maps

Location: Viale Venere snc Canale Nuovo TR

Tel:  0763-29053

Web Address:   http://cantinacustodi.it/

22. Ruins of Etrurian Temple of Belvedere

3.6 ★★★★☆ (29 reviews)

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Location: Giardini Pubblici in Piazza Cahen Orvieto TR

Web Address:   https://orvietoviva.com/tempio-del-belvedere/

21. Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Servi

4.2 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Location: Via Belisario 2 Orvieto TR

20. Campo Della Fiera. Sito Archeologico

4.6 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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Location: 05018 Orvieto Province of Terni

Web Address:   http://campodellafiera.it/

19. Abbey of Saints Severus and Martirio

4.6 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

Location: Localita La Badia Orvieto TR

Web Address:   http://labadiahotel.it/

18. Museo Emilio Greco – Orvieto

4.1 ★★★★☆ (46 reviews)

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Location: 05018 Orvieto Province of Terni

Web Address:   http://museomodo.it/it/museo_emilio_greco.html

17. Madonna del Latte

4.9 ★★★★★ (70 reviews)

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Location: Localita Sugano 11 Orvieto TR

Tel:  335-649-0956

Web Address:   http://madonnadellatte.it/en/winery

16. Anello della Rupe

4.4 ★★★★☆ (86 reviews)

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Location: 05018 Orvieto Province of Terni

15. Church of Saint Agostino

4.4 ★★★★☆ (98 reviews)

Location: Piazza S Giovenale 7 Orvieto TR

Web Address:   http://museomodo.it/it/chiesa_sant_agostino.html

14. Rocca Albornoziana, Orvieto

4.4 ★★★★☆ (208 reviews)

Location: Via Postierla 301 Orvieto TR

13. Church of Saint Dominic

4.4 ★★★★☆ (223 reviews)

Location: Piazza Ventinove Marzo 13A Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-347154

12. Funicolare di Orvieto – Scalo

4.4 ★★★★☆ (446 reviews)

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Location: Via della Pesa 27 Orvieto Scalo TR

Web Address:   https://orvietoviva.com/funicolare-e-bus-orvieto/

11. Chiesa di Sant’Andrea

4.4 ★★★★☆ (711 reviews)

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Location: 05018 Orvieto Province of Terni

10. Torre del Moro Orvieto

4.5 ★★★★★ (739 reviews)

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Location: Corso Cavour ndeg 87 Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-344567

Web Address:   https://coopcarli.it/servizi-al-turismo/

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9. Chapel of St. Britius

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: Piazza del Duomo 26 Orvieto TR

8. Etruscan Museum “Claudio Faina”

4.4 ★★★★☆ (69 reviews)

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Location: Piazza del Duomo 29 Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-341216

Web Address:   http://museofaina.it/

7. Nécropole du Crucifix du Tuf

4.2 ★★★★☆ (230 reviews)

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Location: Via Volsinia Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-343611

Web Address:   https://musei.umbria.beniculturali.it/musei/necropoli-etrusca-del-crocifisso-del-tufo

6. Museo dell’Opera del Duomo di Orvieto

4.5 ★★★★★ (238 reviews)

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Location: Piazza del Duomo 26 Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-342477

Web Address:   https://orvietoviva.com/museo-dellopera-del-duomo/

5. Palazzo Del Capitano Del Popolo

4.5 ★★★★★ (532 reviews)

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Location: Piazza del Popolo 1 Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-344617

4. Pozzo della Cava

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,401 reviews)

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Location: Via della Cava 28 Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-342373

Web Address:   https://pozzodellacava.it/

3. Orvieto Underground

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,513 reviews)

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Location: Piazza del Duomo 23 Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-340688

Web Address:   http://orvietounderground.it/

2. Well of St. Patrick

4.5 ★★★★★ (14,246 reviews)

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Location: Piazza Cahen 5B Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-343768

Web Address:   https://liveorvieto.com/esercente02/

1. Duomo di Orvieto

4.8 ★★★★★ (15,033 reviews)

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Location: Piazza del Duomo 26 Orvieto TR

Tel:  0763-341167

Web Address:   https://opsm.it/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Orvieto, Italy! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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