What to do in Orvieto in one day: complete itinerary
An 8-hour itinerary in Orvieto starting from Borgo Santa Maria (25 min by car): Duomo, Orvieto Underground, St Patrick's Well, lunch in the historic centre and Orvieto Classico DOC tasting.
Direct answer
Orvieto in one day is best visited starting from the Duomo (45 min), continuing with Orvieto Underground (1h, €8) and St Patrick’s Well (40 min, €5). Lunch in the historic centre (€25-35/person, book ahead). Afternoon: Crocifisso del Tufo Necropolis (45 min) or Orvieto Classico DOC wine tasting at a tufo-rock cellar. Distance from Borgo Santa Maria: 25 km, 25 minutes by car.
Recommended itinerary (8 hours)
| Time | Stop | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 | Duomo + San Brizio Chapel | 45 min | €5 |
| 10:30 | Orvieto Underground (guided tour) | 1h | €8 |
| 11:45 | Torre del Moro (360° panorama) | 30 min | €3 |
| 12:30 | Lunch · Trattoria del Moro Aronne | 1h30 | €28 |
| 14:30 | St Patrick’s Well | 40 min | €5 |
| 15:30 | Cantina La Carraia (wine tasting) | 1h30 | €18 |
| 17:30 | Aperitivo at Piazza del Popolo | 1h | €8 |
Getting there from the hamlet
From Borgo Santa Maria to Orvieto: 25 km, 25 minutes along the SS71. Recommended parking: Campo della Fiera (with funicular to the historic centre, €1.30) or Parcheggio ex-Caserma Piave (free, 10 min walk).
Practical tips
- Carta Unica Orvieto combined ticket €25 — includes Duomo, Underground, Torre del Moro, San Patrizio, Crocifisso del Tufo
- Orvieto Underground guided tours run hourly from 11:00 to 17:00
- Many restaurants close on Mondays
- In August, book restaurants at least 2 days ahead