Perugia Sotterranea : guided tour of the archaeological area

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50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 9 more

Discover the most hidden side of Perugia with a guided tour of the picturesque Perugia Underground, located under the historic Cathedral of San Lorenzo.

Descend up to 15 metres below the current city level and explore a fascinating archaeological trail spanning over 2,500 years of history, from Etruscan to Roman and medieval times.

Accompanied by an expert Guide, you will walk along ancient Roman streets still marked by the passage of chariots, observe the imposing Etruscan wall that still supports Piazza IV Novembre and visit the remains of a Roman domus dating back to the first century BC.C.

The experience allows to understand the urban and religious evolution of the ancient acropolis of Perugia through underground environments normally not accessible independently.

Perfect for lovers of history, archaeology and for those who want to live an original experience in the heart of Umbria.

What's Included

Admission fee
Tablet with multilingual translation if required
Guided tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Perugia Sotterranea ticket office is located inside the cloister of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with entrance through the large door on Piazza IV Novembre, next to the Libreria Delle Volte.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes (approximately)
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    Discover the most hidden side of Perugia with a guided tour of the picturesque Perugia Underground, located under the historic Cathedral of San Lorenzo. Descend up to 15 metres below the current city level and explore a fascinating archaeological trail spanning over 2,500 years of history, from Etruscan to Roman and medieval times. Accompanied by an expert Guide, you will walk along ancient Roman streets still marked by the passage of chariots, observe the imposing Etruscan wall that still supports Piazza IV Novembre and visit the remains of a Roman domus dating back to the first century BC.C. The experience allows to understand the urban and religious evolution of the ancient acropolis of Perugia through underground environments normally not accessible independently. Perfect for lovers of history, archaeology and for those who want to live an original experience in the heart of Umbria.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility difficulties
Supplied by Secret Umbria

Tags

Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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