Orvieto

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Orvieto
Orvieto featuring heritage architecture
St. Patrick\'s Well which includes interior views
Duomo di Orvieto which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects
Orvieto

Ride the cable car up to this town’s hilltop historic area with churches, traditional piazzas and a bell tower looking out from a volcanic plug of rock.

A hilly old town district and a labyrinth of underground tunnels reveal the fascinating history of Orvieto. The village stands atop a volcanic plateau, offering outward views of vineyards and olive tree plantations. Wander along the narrow cobbled streets of the town’s medieval core for a sense of its rich history.

Arrive at the Orvieto Railway Station and take the charming Orvieto Cable CarOpens in a new window up to the old town via the hilly tree-lined countryside. The funicular dates back to 1888 and is a picturesque mode of transport.

Purchase the Carta Unica Orvieto to get access to the sites of the old town. The highlight is the Duomo di OrvietoOpens in a new window, with its flamboyant façade of frescos, bas-reliefs and mosaics. Enter the San Brizio Chapel to see the extraordinary 15th-century Giudizio Universale fresco that occupies the entire wall.

Among the historic piazzas and churches rises another of the town’s icons, the Moro TowerOpens in a new window. Climb the steps to its top for views of the town and surrounding countryside. Note the mechanized clock and hear the booming bell toll emanating from this integral part of Orvieto’s history.

On a clifftop that marks the fortified town’s eastern limits is St. Patrick’s WellOpens in a new window. It was commissioned by Pope Clement VII during his time in hiding in Orvieto following the 1527 sacking of Rome. Delve into the well’s chasm via one of its two spiral staircases.

Located in the province of Terni in the southwestern part of Umbria, Orvieto experiences the hottest weather in July and August, while November is the wettest. The town is in the center of Italy, between FlorenceOpens in a new window and RomeOpens in a new window. Fly to Perugia Airport, 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of the commune.

Orvieto has a remarkable old town that rises above the undulating Umbrian hills as a reminder of its enthralling history.

Hotel Duomo
Hotel Duomo
3 out of 5
Vicolo Di Maurizio 7, Orvieto, TR
The price is CA $152 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
CA $152
CA $174 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Orvieto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
"Spacious rooms!"

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2025

Hotel Duomo
Altarocca Wine Resort Adults Only
Altarocca Wine Resort Adults Only
LOC. ROCCA RIPESENA 62, Orvieto, TR
The price is CA $243 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
CA $243
CA $275 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa country house in Orvieto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)
July 2025
"It was amazing! Beautiful property with spectacular views. Fine dining at a reasonable cost. Loved everything about it. Definitely will go back."

Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2025

Altarocca Wine Resort Adults Only
Palazzo Piccolomini
Palazzo Piccolomini
4 out of 5
Piazza Ranieri 36, Orvieto, TR
The price is CA $264 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
CA $264
CA $299 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Orvieto. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
"Love my stay at this small hotel in the beautiful town of Orvieto. I had a room on the third floor with a small window that overlooked the quaint street below. Service was always offered with a smile and the location was perfect."

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2025

Palazzo Piccolomini
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Private country house between Orvieto and Lago di Bolsena
Private country house between Orvieto and Lago di Bolsena
Terni
Stay at this vacation home in Orvieto. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Geological and Landslides Museum and Basilica di ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
nice house but limited privacy and quiet
"The house is very nicely furnished, well equipped and very clean. truly a gem. it has 2 nice outdoor sitting areas shaded at different times of the day. however, we were looking for privacy and quiet and that need was not met. The house is not free standing (photo). there is an adjacent house ( with ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2025

Private country house between Orvieto and Lago di Bolsena
Beautiful and Cosy Countryhouse Overlooking Orvieto
Beautiful and Cosy Countryhouse Overlooking Orvieto
Orvieto
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Orvieto. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions MODO and Museo Archeologico Nazionale ...
10/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Umbria Gem
"My wife and I rented this quiet little bungalow for a week where we took day trips to hilltop towns. The place was immaculate and the setting was post card worthy. While spacious for 2 people, 4 travelers might feel a bit cramped, but would certainly be manageable for a weekend stay. Orvieto is only ..."

Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2025

Beautiful and Cosy Countryhouse Overlooking Orvieto
Villa with private pool 5/6 people
Villa with private pool 5/6 people
Orvieto (Terni)
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Orvieto. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions MODO and Orvieto Underground are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Rural Umbria Relaxation
"Good sized house and gardens for our group (5) Fantastic pool Nearby Orvieto provides history and culture Nice trattoria 5 mins away in Porano Susanna could not have been more helpful and responsive We would come back"

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2024

Villa with private pool 5/6 people
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Orvieto

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very scenic old city, perched high on a mountain. Lots to see and great restaurants and shopping. Safe and friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Brenda

We loved Orvieto! Unfortunately the weather was cool and raining so we didn’t see all the sites we had planned. Instead we relaxed, had some of the most amazing meals, and the shopping was wonderful, especially the local ceramics.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful. Great restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Susan

Beautiful location. Amazing you will be pleasantly surprised.

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