Day trip from Rome
Orvieto
A Hilltop Treasure in Umbria
Approximately 1–1.5 hours by train
Why visit
Perched on a volcanic plateau above the Umbrian countryside, Orvieto combines one of Italy’s most spectacular cathedral facades with a compact medieval centre and a remarkable network of caves carved beneath the streets.
Top things to see
- Orvieto Cathedral and the Chapel of San Brizio
- Orvieto Underground’s caves and tunnels
- St Patrick’s Well
- The medieval streets around Piazza della Repubblica
- Views from Torre del Moro
Suggested one-day plan
Take an early train and ride the funicular from the lower station to the hilltop centre.
Visit the cathedral, then enjoy lunch in the medieval old town.
Join an underground tour and visit St Patrick’s Well or climb Torre del Moro.
Descend by funicular for the train back to Rome.
Regional trains from Roma Termini reach Orvieto in roughly 1–1.5 hours. The railway station sits below the old town; cross the road for the funicular to Piazza Cahen, then walk or take the local bus to the cathedral area.
A full day (7–9 hours) for the cathedral, underground tour and old town.
- Reserve an Orvieto Underground tour during busy periods.
- The old town has slopes, steps and cobbled streets.
- Confirm the last funicular and return-train times on arrival.
- Many smaller shops close for a midday break.