Viterbo Underground: a wonderful journey into its ancient underground

Viterbo underground: what it is and what to see with a tour of the ancient underground labyrinth 

Under the city of the Popes, Viterbo, it lies a web of labyrinths deep between 3 and 10 meters. Even though the making of these labyrinths is still unclear - with several scholars talking about a possible Etruscan origin - the underground of Viterbo was used from the Middle Age until the XX century. In the past, the labyrinths were used as a water collector as well as a secret paths since the netting starts just under Piazza della Morte and it arrives at the Medieval walls. During the Second War World, these amazing tunnels became shelters for civilians.

Nowadays, the labyrinths of Viterbo, dug in the tuff (the typical stone of the Tuscia region) are open to the public, they are also well illuminated with LED lights and they are full of secrets and stories ready to be discovered.

Useful information about Viterbo underground: 

Opening hours:

Viterbo underground is open every day from 10 am until 7:30 pm; every 30 minutes it starts a new tour so the last one begins every day at 7 pm.

Dress code:

To visit Viterbo underground it is suggested to wear comfy shoes and a sports jacket for the cool temperatures .

How to reach Viterbo underground:

The entrance of Viterbo underground is located in Piazza del Morte in Viterbo city center. The city of the Popes is reachable:

by car using the highway A1 or the freeways SS 01 and SS 02

by train arriving at Viterbo main station.

FAQ about Viterbo underground: 

How much does it cost the entrance to the underground Viterbo?

The price depends on the type of ticket: the basic one with the short route costs 4 euros, the long tour 7 euros, the combination between the paths costs 10 euros.

How long does visiting Viterbo underground take?

In any case, the tour guide of Viterbo underground takes approximately 20 minutes, regardless of the short or long path.

What to visit in Viterbo city center?

In addition to Viterbo underground, in the city of the Popes it possible to visit the Papal Palace and the Monumental complex at Colle del Duomo, with its beautiful cathedral.

Viterbo underground tickets: everything you need to know 

The options to visit the underground of the Papal city with its labyrinths, rooms, niches and scales are essentially two, the choice depending on what you prefer - the short or the long path.

Viterbo underground ticket:

a 20 minute guided tour of the underground Viterbo, with an Italian or an English professional guide. It possible to choose the short route, the long route or both, the short route is an easy walk, while the long route has some stairs and large parts underground. It is included in the ticket a small tasting of local delicacies at the end of the path.

Viterbo underground and Monumental Complex ticket:

this ticket includes the visit of the labyrinth under Viterbo - the short or the long route - plus the skip the line and the entrance at the Monumental Complex at Colle del Duomo, in the heart of Viterbo city center. The ticket includes the audio guide in addition to the access to permanent collections and the temporary exhibitions.