FCO Airport to Tarquinia: Private day trip
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About your trip
Discover Tarquinia at your own pace! Your ride to UNESCO-recognized Tarquinia transports you to an awe-inspiring necropolis filled with incredibly preserved tomb paintings and captivating relics. Wander the medieval streets, explore the treasures housed in the National Museum, and immerse yourself in one of Italy’s most significant archaeological sites. After a day of uncovering timeless wonders and ancient stories, you’ll begin your journey back, bringing home memories of Tarquinia’s enduring allure.
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Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Rome Fiumicino Airport whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Once at Tarquinia, you'll have the freedom to explore the painted tombs, museum collections, medieval quarter, and Etruscan heritage at your leisure. Meanwhile, your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Tarquinia should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal$313
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Rome Fiumicino Airport
You choose the pickup spot.
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Tarquinia
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included
Main attractions
- The Monterozzi necropolis contains the greatest concentration of surviving Etruscan painted tombs in existence — the Tomb of the Leopards, Tomb of Hunting and Fishing and Tomb of the Triclinium are the most celebrated
- A rotating selection of tombs is accessible — the frescoes are visible through glass panels to preserve humidity
- The Museo Nazionale Tarquiniense in the 15th-century Palazzo Vitelleschi houses the Winged Horses — a terracotta masterpiece from the Etruscan altar of Ara della Regina, considered among the finest surviving Etruscan sculptures
What to eat
- Simple Lazio cooking at one of the town's trattorias — acquacotta (peasant bread soup with eggs and pecorino) and agnello alla cacciatora are local staples
Take note
- The necropolis and museum have separate tickets and slightly different opening hours; confirm both before visiting — the museum is closed on Mondays
Back to Rome Fiumicino Airport
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
Yes, a rotating selection of the painted tombs at the Monterozzi necropolis is open to visitors. The frescoes are viewed through glass panels at the entrance of each tomb in order to preserve the delicate humidity inside. The most celebrated tombs include the Tomb of the Leopards, the Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, and the Tomb of the Triclinium.
Tarquinia lies about 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Rome Fiumicino Airport along the Tyrrhenian coast. The drive takes roughly 1 hour each way under normal traffic conditions, passing through the rolling hills and farmland of northern Lazio. The medieval town and the famous necropolis sit just a few minutes apart on the coastal plateau.
Yes, Tarquinia offers an exceptional window into the ancient Etruscan world, the civilization that preceded and influenced Rome. The combination of painted tombs, world-class museum, and a charming medieval town makes for a richly layered visit. Tarquinia draws far fewer crowds than other Lazio destinations, allowing for an unhurried experience.
Tarquinia is famous as one of the most important Etruscan sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Monterozzi necropolis holds the greatest concentration of surviving Etruscan painted tombs anywhere, with vivid frescoes dating back over 2,500 years. The medieval town also preserves a striking historic center with churches, towers, and the Palazzo Vitelleschi.
The Museo Nazionale Tarquiniense is housed in the 15th-century Palazzo Vitelleschi, a beautiful Renaissance building. The collection includes Etruscan sarcophagi, sculpture, jewelry, and pottery. Its most famous piece is the Winged Horses, a terracotta masterpiece from the altar at Ara della Regina, considered one of the finest surviving examples of Etruscan sculpture in the world.
Tarquinia and northern Lazio specialize in simple rustic cooking. Acquacotta is a traditional peasant bread soup with eggs, vegetables, and pecorino. Agnello alla cacciatora is hunter-style lamb braised with herbs and wine. Fresh seafood from the nearby coast appears on most menus, and the local Tuscia olive oil is excellent. Several trattorias in the historic center serve traditional dishes.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential since the necropolis involves walking across an open archaeological site with uneven paths, and the medieval town has steep cobbled streets. Sun protection, a hat, and water are recommended in summer. The tombs themselves stay cool year-round, so a light layer is useful even on warm days.
Spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather for combining the open-air necropolis with the medieval town. Summer can be very hot and exposed at the necropolis, with limited shade. Winter visits are quieter and atmospheric, although hours are shorter. The museum is closed on Mondays, while the necropolis has slightly different opening times worth confirming in advance.
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