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Tarquinia
Half a day for the Etruscan tombs and museum, then move on. One night if you want to see the medieval centre at dusk and take a slow morning.
Tarquinia is a small medieval town in northern Lazio, best known for the Monterozzi necropolis — a UNESCO site with painted Etruscan tombs — and the National Etruscan Museum in the Palazzo Vitelleschi. The town itself has a compact historic centre with towers and a cathedral. Most visitors come from Rome as a day trip (1.5–2 h by train) or stop on the way between Rome and Tuscany.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds), Dec–Feb (some sites have reduced hours)
- Airports
- FCO · CIA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tarquinia113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tarquinia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyTarquinia is safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFCO Rome–Fiumicino (About 1 h by car or train via Civitavecchia).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride€1–2 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed or B&B single, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FCO Rome–Fiumicino (About 1 h by car or train via Civitavecchia) · CIA Rome–Ciampino (About 1.5 h by car or train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tarquinia: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is walkable. A local bus (line 1 or 2) runs from the train station to the centre and to the necropolis. Taxis are available at the station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or bus to Bagnoregio, then walk across the bridge
The 'dying town' on a tuff ridge; combine with a morning in Tarquinia.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train or bus, about 40 min
Medieval quarter, papal palace and thermal baths.
Bomarzo
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car, about 30 min
The Monster Park (Parco dei Mostri) — 16th-century stone sculptures.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car, about 50 min
Hilltop village with artisan shops and a dramatic gorge.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre
Walk to the museum and restaurants; parking limited.
Near the necropolis
Closer to the tombs, but fewer dining options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a B&B or hotel1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Train Rome–Tarquinia return2 × €14 · check | €28 |
| Local bus to necropolis2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| Necropolis entry2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Museum entry2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €178 per person per day, bed included | €356≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Pizza (margherita) | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Pasta dish | €9–14 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Glass of house wine | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Train Rome–Tarquinia one way | €7 (≈ US$9) (check) |
| Local bus ride | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The necropolis is a flat field with hut-like covers over the tombs; manage expectations.
- Some tombs are closed for restoration; check the official site before visiting.
- Speed cameras and police checks on the SS1 Aurelia road.
- ZTL (limited traffic zone) in the historic centre; park outside.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Rome; most other countries also have embassies in Rome. Nearest consulates in Rome or Florence.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Rome Termini → Tarquinia: about €7 (≈ US$9), 1.5–2 h (check)
- Taxi station → centre: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Local bus to necropolis: €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è la necropoli? — Where is the necropolis? (doh-veh lah neh-kroh-poh-lee)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel kohn-toh pehr fah-voh-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tarquinia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds), Dec–Feb (some sites have reduced hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the necropolis and the museum with verified opening hours and ticket prices.
- Eat pages for the three best trattorias in the centre.
- Walking route from the train station to the centre and necropolis.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Rome–Tarquinia train schedules.
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