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Viterbo The City of Popes

PRIVATE TRANSFERS +TICKET INCLUDED

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Viterbo The City of Popes

A day of beauty and art: from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Baroque.
Explore the antique papal seat and admire its treasures.
 


  • 8 Hours

  • 1 Days

  • Private

  • Local


Description

With a visit to the Palace of the Popes and a four-hour free walk, it will be a journey into the medieval heart of the city, past historic buildings, picturesque views and an atmosphere rich in history. The tour starts directly from your address, where a car will pick you up to take you to Viterbo, the city of the popes, and includes a visit to the Palazzo dei Papi, where the longest conclave in history was held and from whose loggia, overlooking the piazza, the popes blessed the people, and four free hours to discover Viterbo's hidden treasures. The walk will take you through the most characteristic quarters of the city, such as the medieval quarter of San Pellegrino, a seven-minute walking from Palazzo dei Papi, one of the best preserved in Italy, where you will find the Museum of the Sodalizio Facchini di Santa Rosa, where you can discover the beautiful tradition of the MACCHINA DI SANTA ROSA. You will admire historical palaces, ancient churches and fountains, symbols of Viterbo art and craftsmanship. At the end of the tour, you will not only have visited symbolic places, but you will also have experienced a journey that combines culture, art and local traditions, leaving you with a richer and more authentic vision of this fascinating city.


What's included

✅Pick-up and return private service directly to your address - Hotel (inside the Aurelian walls)
✅"Palazzo dei Papi" entrance ticket (1 hour visit with audioguide), cathedral sacristy and the Cathedral Hill Museum
✅Four free hours in the alleys of Viterbo
✅The driver will be waiting for you during your tour experience

What is not included

❌Private guide
❌Food&Beverages
❌Everything not specified in ‘what is included’.


Important information

Duration of the entire activity: 8 hours
Departure from Rome: from 8.00am to 11.00am
Pick up: at your hotel in Rome
Vehicle: private car with air conditioning
Estimated driving time: 2 hours
Closeout dates: 20th and 21th April. 24th, 25th and 31st December. 1st January.
Season: Year round
Private Guide available: it is possible to request a private guide for the tour while booking.
If you need extra hours, they will be charged separately and agreed upon with your driver.


What to expect

In the 13th century it was a papal seat with the coronation of seven popes. In the Palace of the Popes the longest conclave in history was held and is still the site of four papal tombs. The walk through the ancient streets and traditions of the Macchina di S. Rosa, discovering its incredible tradition. This and much more is Viterbo: the city of the Popes. Join in the discovery of all the secrets of one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe.


More information

Tips for the visit
Comfortable clothing: walking shoes are recommended. 
Museum of the Sodalizio Facchini di Santa Rosa: Free admission, open Wednesday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.


How to book

The reservation is automatically confirmed if made through the website at least 7 days before the activity. If you wish to book with less than 7 days' notice, the system will automatically send a request for availability to our dedicated team, who will respond within 24 hours.

How to cancel your reservation

The booking may be cancelled only by sending an email to the address: booking@habitravel.com
The refund of the cost will be made in the following manner:

         If you do NOT choose to add a private guide

  • Tickets (museums, tourist attractions, trains) are non-refundable.
  • Extra activities added during the booking are non-refundable.
  • Up to 48 hours before, full refund will be made, except for tickets.
  • Up to 24 hours before, a 50% partial refund will be made, except for tickets.
  • After 24 hours, a penalty of 100% will be applied. 

    If you choose to add a private guide
  • Tickets (museums, tourist attractions, trains) are non-refundable.
  • Extra activities added during the booking are non-refundable.
  • Up to 30 days before, the full amount will be refunded, except for tickets.
  • Up to 15 days before, a partial refund of 50% will be made, except for tickets.
  • After 15 days, a penalty of 100% will be applied.

Accessibility

The Palace of the Popes is not wheelchair accessible.


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