About this walk

Enjoy good Tuscan living and take a walk to discover the thousand-year history of Volterra, the city best known for alabaster working in Italy. From its foundation in pre-Roman times to the Medici hegemony, discover the passage of centuries as you admire the Etruscan traces of Porta all'Arco, the Roman Theater and its belvedere, passing through the medieval heart of Piazza dei Priori. Among evocative views and picture-postcard alleys, the tour ends with a pictorial gem for the most curious visitors: the Chapel of the Cross. The tour includes external visits to the salient monuments; the only entrance inside (Chapel of the Cross) is free.

In your pocket

What's included

  • Self-guided tour

    Explore at your own pace. No groups, no schedule.

  • Audio guide

    Let the story play as you walk.

  • Interactive quiz

    Answer to unlock each stop.

  • Fun facts

    The best stories behind every landmark.

  • Smart map

    Navigation that shows you where to go next.

  • Play with friendsNew

    Go solo or make it a group game.

  • Free data includedNew

    500MB for global use.

    NINJA TRAVEL eSIM

The route

What you'll do

  1. 1. The Cecina Valley and its riches

    Start here

    1. The Cecina Valley and its riches

  2. 2. Alabaster

    Stop 2

    2. Alabaster

    The stone of the gods

  3. 3. Velathri

    Stop 3

    3. Velathri

    The Etruscan Volterra

  4. 4. Priori Square

    Stop 4

    4. Priori Square

    The heart of the city

  5. 5. The Middle Ages in Tuscany

    Stop 5

    5. The Middle Ages in Tuscany

  6. 6. The fortress you don't expect

    Stop 6

    6. The fortress you don't expect

  7. 7. Volaterrae

    Stop 7

    7. Volaterrae

    The Roman Volterra

  8. 8. The painted legend

    Finish

    8. The painted legend

Where you'll walk

About 3 km one way, from 1. The Cecina Valley and its riches to 8. The painted legend.

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Word of mouth

What travellers say

4.4 on Google
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  • Fabulous walking tour around the main areas of Dubrovnik old city.we were able to stop and listen as many times as we needed as there was also written information too

    Karen BakerGoogle review

  • A great way to discover the hidden gems in Sorrento. It provides history, cultural context and a flavour of the place. We would have missed so much had we wandered round without this valuable guide. Thank you for the research and information.

    alison ryeGoogle review

About the creator

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Good to know

What to bring

  • Charged smartphone with internet access
  • Comfortable shoes for walking around
  • Adequate clothes for the weather
  • Headphones (optional)

Walking

About 3 km on city streets. Works any day of the year.

Your ticket

The ticket is valid for up to 6 months from the date of purchase, so you can plan your tour at your own convenienceOnce activated the tour, you will have 6 months to complete the self-guided tour

Refunds

Not satisfied or changed your plans? Get a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

Free mobile data

500MB from NINJA TRAVEL eSIM, claimed after purchase with a free account. One per account.

Languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Français, Português, 中文

Questions

It's a self-guided walk on your phone. When you arrive, open the tour, follow the map from stop to stop and listen to the story of each place, or read it, at your own pace.