Top Lake Bolsena Art & Culture

Take a tour of Viterbo with your own private guide, and discover the historic corners of the stately Lazio city. Focusing on the sights that interest you most, the private tour takes in the neighborhood of San Pellegrino and landmarks linked to the city’s papal history. You’ll visit the palace where the first recorded conclave took place, and hear fun facts about Viterbo’s numerous movie locations.

A beautiful town in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Pitigliano is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and Orange Flag. Also nicknamed The Little Jerusalem, because starting from the sixteenth century it hosted a large Jewish community within its walls, Pitigliano is now one of the most fascinating historic villages in Italy and an unmissable stop on a trip to Tuscany. Perched on a tuff cliff, the town rises imposingly on the valleys of the Lente, Meleta and Prochio streams, offering a wonderful view of the wild and unspoiled nature of this area of the Tuscan Maremma.

Immerse yourself in Italian automotive history—and come face-to-face with world-famous sports cars and icons of Italian design—on this full-day, private tour. Following pickup from your Tuscany accommodation, travel with your guide in a comfortable, private vehicle. You’ll browse the collections at three top venues—the Museo Ferrari, the Museo Ferruccio Lamborghini, and the Panini Motor Museum—will enjoy a lunch stop in between, and can even upgrade to drive a Ferrari in Maranello.

Discover several of Italy’s most iconic automotive landmarks, all in a single day on this private tour of the Ferrari Museum and the Ducati Factory. Following morning pickup from your area accommodation, head to both museums, which you can explore with your gearhead guide. You’ll also make a stop at the famed Mugello Circuit, will drive some of the Mille Miglia roads, and will stop at a traditional restaurant for a Tuscan lunch.

Wind your way through the history and architecture of the medieval hilltop town of Viterbo on this self-guided GPS audio tour. From Porta Romana we'll make our way back in time through the city's charming and historic center. Along the way we'll take in ancient fountains, majestic piazzas and palaces. I will tell you stories of the people and point out details, hidden courtyards and corners. Viterbo was a papal town where popes lived in the 13th century and where the first conclave was held. We will explore the San Pellegrino medieval quarter, one of the best preserved in Europe. Finally, we'll conclude the tour at the Porta San Pietro, the medieval entrance to the town. Come discover Viterbo's tales and secrets with me.

The imposing castle, which belonged to the Aldobradeschi family first and then to the Orsini family, dominates the village that arises from the tuff cliff on the river Lente. A network of alleys that descend to overlook the valley, the extraordinary ancient Jewish quarter (closed on Saturdays), the deep cellars dug under the streets, the Etruscan gate, the hidden corners of the Fratta district, welcome the visitor dazzled by the incredible famous panorama of Pitigliano. We will also visit the extraordinary cave roads excavated by the Etruscans in the surroundings of Pitigliano and we will try to discover the secret of their origin.

Learn the story of Jewish families that moved to Pitigliano in 16 th century attracted by the tolerance policy of the noble Orsini family for building a synagogue, a school, banks, a cemetery and many shops. In 1600 Florence created a ghetto, but the relationships between Jews and catholic were never so bad and the conditions never miserable as in other Italian ghettos. Later the situation change favorably for the Jews, and the ghetto was closed, so in the 1800 the Jewish population reached the 12% of the citizens and Pitigliano became known as the Little Jerusalem. Enjoy the tour of the restorated synagogue,and ghetto. Visit the new museum that offers the possibility to discover this amazing unique place. The rooms of the ghetto were excavated underground, in the soft tufa rock, with windows open in the cliff, and is possible visit the ritual bath, Mikveh, the oven for unleavened, the textile dye work, the kosher wine cellar and the slaughterhouse, in addition to the synagogue. 

It will be a fine art and delightful experiences workshop located in one of the most historical sites in the center of Italy, the TUSCIA area which borders Tuscany and Umbria. Choose 4 DAYS or 8 DAYS classes and tours: The ART CLASSES from five to ten people are created to give the attendants the most authentic experience and the highest quality instructions. Also, our amazing location is the historical PALAZZO CAPRINI, considered part of the Italian cultural heritage. Our TOURS, hosted by specialized guides, will give our guests the possibility of learning different aspects of this particular area of Italy. We offer the possibility of attending an ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASS. Furthermore, our guests will live an authentic CULINARY ACTIVITY. To enjoy at his best this little trip and bring back home also a generous amount of relaxation, we will give our guests the possibility to attend YOGA classes. TRAVELERS CAN PERSONALIZE OPTION CLASSES

The package, valid for 2 people at a cost of € 38, includes access to the Polo Monumentale Colle del Duomo di Viterbo. The Palazzo dei Papi was the seat of the first and longest conclave in history. The Romanesque Cathedral of S. Lorenzo has undergone changes over the centuries as evidenced by the Sacristy. The Colle del Duomo Museum holds the treasure of the Cathedral. Upon your arrival, you will be provided with audio guides useful for the whole tour. The issued ticket also guarantees a 10% discount at the bookshop. In the late afternoon, we will move to the Wintergarden Polibibite e vini to enjoy a moment of relaxation, tasting local products.

Visit two of the most beautiful towns in the Tuscia area. Come to see Villa Lante and Villa Farnese in Viterbo. Admire the medieval city and its testimonies of the past.