Pozzo della Cava Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Pozzo della Cava. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Tickets for Pozzo della Cava currently cost €5 for adults, €3.50 for children under 14, and kids under 6 enter for free. Combined tickets that include admission to Pozzo della Cava and other top sights in Orvieto cost €18 for adults and €12.50 for kids 6–14. The 12-month Orvieto Card grants admission to all Orvieto’s attractions for €35 for adults and €25 for kids 6–14.

Most visitors can cover the underground areas of Pozzo della Cava in under 30 minutes, leaving plenty of time to explore the other top sights in Orvieto. You can visit on your own or use the free audio guide; there are three themed itineraries, each lasting 20–30 minutes.

The Pozzo della Cava complex includes a series of interconnected chambers and tunnels, some dating to the Etruscan period. There is also an ancient well that descends more than 100 feet (30 meters), Etruscan tombs and a necropolis, the remains of medieval pottery kilns, and a former stone quarry.

Yes, kids enjoy exploring this atmospheric network of underground caves, quarries, and passageways—the cooler temperatures make it a particularly attractive break from the summer heat. There are discounted admission tickets for kids, as well as a shop and café to pick up souvenirs or have a bite to eat.

No, this archaeological site extends over several levels underground, connected by steep flights of steps and narrow passageways. There are no ramps or elevators to access the interiors, and visitors must be able to navigate stairs and uneven surfaces to enter the interconnecting chambers and caves.