Orvieto, Italy

Orvieto

A hilltop city on volcanic rock with a dazzling striped cathedral.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Orvieto

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the cathedral and Signorelli's frescoes in the San Brizio chapel.
  2. AfternoonGo underground on the Orvieto Underground tour, or down the St. Patrick's Well.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town.

Day 2

Visit Civita di Bagnoregio, half an hour away.

What to eat

Orvieto Classico white wine and umbrichelli pasta.

Local tips

Make the most of Orvieto

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year, busier at weekends.

Best photo spot

The striped cathedral facade glowing at sunset.

Getting there

Trains from Rome or Florence take about 1 to 1.5 hours. A funicular goes up to the town.

Don't miss nearby

Civita di Bagnoregio and Lake Bolsena.

Good to know

Visit the San Patrizio well and the underground caves. Try Orvieto Classico white wine.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Orvieto

Getting there

  • Perugia Airport (PEG)55 km away
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)100 km away
  • Perugia50 km away
  • Rome95 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Orvieto: good to know

Is Orvieto worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A hilltop city on volcanic rock with a dazzling striped cathedral.

How many days do you need in Orvieto?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Orvieto?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year, busier at weekends.

How do you get to Orvieto?

The nearest airport is Perugia Airport (PEG), about 55 km away. Trains from Rome or Florence take about 1 to 1.5 hours. A funicular goes up to the town.

What is there to see near Orvieto?

Nearby hidden places include Civita di Bagnoregio (10 km), Perugia (49 km) and Montepulciano (49 km).

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