The tour includes a welcoming reception in Viterbo at the Colle del Duomo Museum in Piazza San Lorenzo. You'll receive the necessary material for your visit and to know about all the events and opportunities in the city. You'll also be given an audio guide (available in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish) useful for visiting the Popes' Palace, the Cathedral and the Museum.
After your visit, you can enjoy a relaxed moment tasting local products in various restaurants in the area. The Aperitif is from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes a chalice of wine (from a selection made by the restaurant) or a soft drink accompanied by a platter for two with local products (selection of cold meats and cheeses).
The ticket is valid for the whole day without time limits and also offers a 10% off on the merchandise on sale at the adjacent bookshop, located in the medieval palace of Valentino della Pagnotta.
Once in the heart of the San Pellegrino mediaeval area, you have free access to the Museum of the Facchini di Santa Rosa, where the operator, in addition to handing out a souvenir gadget, will explain the history of the Transport of the Macchina di Santa ... more
Once in the heart of the San Pellegrino mediaeval area, you have free access to the Museum of the Facchini di Santa Rosa, where the operator, in addition to handing out a souvenir gadget, will explain the history of the Transport of the Macchina di Santa Rosa (UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site with the Network of Large Machines).
The Popes' Palace is a massive construction that, from Piazza San Lorenzo, overhangs the Faul Valley with mighty buttresses. It ends with the imposing 'Conclave Hall'. The Palace's facade is adorned with rectangular battlements placed exactly at the bottom of the roof pitch. Next to the large portal is a more modest opening, also with a round vault, which is accessed through a balcony and through a gate gives direct access to the balcony of the loggia, right next to the exit of the 'Conclave Hall'. The Piazza can be reached by a convenient free lift in the Colle del Duomo, which leaves from the Valle Faul car park; or from the Sacrario car park in about 10 minutes on foot along the streets of the Historical Centre.
lessfrom Monday 7th November
Closed on Tuesdays (last entry one hour before closing time).
By car:
From Rome, there are several ways to reach Viterbo, depending on which part of the capital you are starting from: you can either drive along the Cassia state road, or take the motorway to Orte and from there reach Viterbo. If arriving from the littoral, it's recommended to go towards Civitavecchia and then head to Viterbo.
By train:
Viterbo has two railway stations: Viterbo Porta Romana and Viterbo Porta Fiorentina. Coming by train takes longer, but gives you the freedom to move around and discover the beauty of the area without parking problems and at low cost. There are several solutions for those who choose this option, including the metropolitan trains of the FL 3 line that leave from Roma Ostiense and touch many stations in the city.
By bus:
There are also many solutions for arriving by bus. The main destinations that are connected with the capital of Tuscia are: - Rome-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) - Rome-Ciampino Airport (CIA) - Ponte Galeria-la Pisana (Rome) - Fiumicino city - Perugia.
