Explore Volterra on a treasure hunt-style walking tour, uncovering ancient history, art, and hidden curiosities with interactive quizzes at every stop. Audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore!
From the panoramic views over the Val di Cecina to the mysterious Etruscan Porta all’Arco, this self-guided tour takes you through centuries of Volterra’s past. Discover the city’s alabaster legacy, its Roman theater nestled into the hillside, and the medieval power center of Piazza dei Priori.
Walk through winding alleys, visit the imposing Medici Fortress, and end with a surprise inside the Chapel of the Cross—home to vivid frescoes and a masterpiece by Rosso Fiorentino.
With 8 immersive stops and riddles to solve, this gamified experience blends storytelling, discovery, and fun—one quiz at a time.
Highlights
Inbegriffen
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
Nicht inbegriffen
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tour
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Reiseverlauf
1
Dalla terrazza panoramica, si apre la vista sulla Val di Cecina, un territorio ricco di risorse naturali e paesaggi scolpiti dal vento e dall’energia geotermica.
15 Minuten•Eintritt frei
2
Lungo le vie del centro, l’alabastro si rivela come simbolo identitario della città, lavorato da secoli con maestria e oggi esposto in botteghe e musei.
15 Minuten•Eintritt frei
3
Porta all’Arco segna l’ingresso nell’antica Velathri, una potente città etrusca dove miti, culti e arte funeraria raccontano una civiltà raffinata e misteriosa.
15 Minuten•Eintritt frei
4
Piazza dei Priori rappresenta il centro politico e civile di Volterra, dominata da palazzi storici e teatro di eventi che evocano la gloria comunale e rinascimentale.
15 Minuten•Eintritt frei
5
Tra vicoli e architetture in pietra, la Volterra medievale conserva l’impronta di un’epoca in cui torri, misure locali e autonomie cittadine segnavano il ritmo della vita quotidiana.
15 Minuten•Eintritt frei
6
La Fortezza medicea domina l’altura con la sua imponenza rinascimentale e custodisce al suo interno una realtà sorprendente fatta di teatro, reinserimento e speranza.
15 Minuten•Eintritt frei
7
Nel sito del teatro romano, emerge il volto imperiale della città, dove spettacoli, terme e resti archeologici parlano dell’influenza di Roma sull’antica Volterra.
15 Minuten•Eintritt frei
8
Nella cappella affrescata accanto a Porta San Francesco, si svela un ciclo pittorico che intreccia fede, arte e leggenda in un racconto senza tempo.
15 Minuten•Eintritt frei
Treffpunkt
Start your tour directly at Piazza Martiri della Libertà. You can open the app anywhere nearby to start your adventure.
Die Karte zeigt Florenz. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen
Abholung
Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt
Rückgabe
This tour ends at Cappella della Croce di Giorno — the only indoor stop on the route, yet still free and fully included in the walking tour.
Gut zu wissen
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking
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Stornierung und Erstattung
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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