Before you go

Your trip to Orvieto.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Orvieto – Úmbria Destination Úmbria about 80 km from Perúgia

How to get there

Aeroporto di Roma-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci (FCO) Fiumicino · 145 km
Orvieto Orvieto Scalo · 4 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. Orvieto is on the conventional rail line between Rome and Florence: from Rome about 1–1.5 hours; from Florence about 2 hours, on regional and Intercity trains. The station is down below, in Orvieto Scalo; the funicular or a replacement bus goes up to the center. Confirm which is operating.

How many days

A full day is enough for the Duomo, the Pozzo di San Patrizio, the underground sites and the Torre del Moro, and Orvieto works well as a day trip from Rome or Florence. Staying overnight in town lets you see the Duomo's façade at night and walk around without the daytime tour groups.

When to go

Spring and early autumn are the most comfortable times to walk around the rock. At Corpus Christi, in May or June depending on the year, the town holds a historical procession. At the end of the year the Umbria Jazz Winter usually takes place. In summer the heat is strong during the central hours of the day.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The train takes care of arrival, and the historic center is a ZTL, closed to outside cars. Those arriving by car leave their vehicle in the lower parking areas, such as the Campo della Fiera, which is connected to the center by escalators and an elevator.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Orvieto

Morning
Pozzo di San Patrizio and Duomo
Arriving by train, go up to the center and start with the Pozzo di San Patrizio in Piazza Cahen. Follow Corso Cavour to the Duomo di Orvieto and the Cappella di San Brizio, before the tour groups arrive.
Afternoon
Underground and Museo Faina
Have lunch around 12:30–14:30 with an Orvieto Classico white wine. Take the guided Orvieto Underground tour, which departs from Piazza del Duomo, and see the Museo Claudio Faina opposite the cathedral.
Late afternoon
Torre del Moro and medieval quarter
Climb the Torre del Moro to see the town from above and walk through the medieval quarter to the Pozzo della Cava. Return to the square to see the façade mosaics in the late-afternoon light.
Evening
Dinner or return
Have dinner from 19:30–20:00 in the center or go down to the station for the train back to Rome or Florence. Check the time of the last train.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Orvieto on the train line between Rome and Florence?

Yes, on the conventional line. Regional and Intercity trains stop in Orvieto; from Rome it's about 1–1.5 hours, from Florence about 2 hours. High-speed trains use another line and generally do not stop there.

How do you get from the station up to Orvieto's center?

By the funicular or by the bus that replaces it when it is out of service. Check which one is operating. A taxi is also quick.

Can you do Orvieto as a day trip?

Yes, from Rome or from Florence. Leave early and check the time of the last train back.

Which wine is typical of Orvieto?

The Orvieto Classico, a white wine produced in the hills around the town. Cellars dug into the tuff are part of that tradition.

Are there many steps on visits in Orvieto?

Yes, at the Pozzo di San Patrizio and the Torre del Moro. The guided underground tours have an easier route.

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