Major city · Italy
Pitigliano
Spend a night to explore the medieval centre, Jewish heritage and nearby Etruscan Vie Cave; a day‑trip is possible but transport is limited.
Pitigliano is a small Tuscan hill town perched on tuff rock, known for its historic Jewish quarter, medieval fortress and nearby Etruscan road cuts. With limited public transport, one night is enough to see the main sights and take short trips to Lake Bolsena, Mount Amiata or the Maremma coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (high heat, limited bus frequency)
- Airports
- FLR · FCO
- 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 ▾
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- 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 Pitigliano112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pitigliano, 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
- SafetyPitigliano is generally safe; watch for pickpockets in crowded buses and stay on well‑lit streets after dark.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 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.
- AirportFLR Florence Airport (Bus or train to Grosseto, then bus to Pitigliano (≈2 h total).).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable; regional buses (RAMA, SIRA) connect to Grosseto, Orbetello and Viterbo.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPanino (sandwich)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- BeerBottle of Bianco di Pitigliano wine€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (local)check€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Palazzo Orsini)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedAgriturismo (family), a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
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
- FLR Florence Airport (Bus or train to Grosseto, then bus to Pitigliano (≈2 h total).) · FCO Rome Fiumicino Airport (Train to Grosseto or Viterbo, then bus to Pitigliano (≈3 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pitigliano: 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
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1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 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; regional buses (RAMA, SIRA) connect to Grosseto, Orbetello and Viterbo. Car rental gives fastest access to nearby attractions.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Bolsena
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Pitigliano to Bolsena (≈1 h) or drive
Largest volcanic lake in Italy; good for a walk or boat ride.
Mount Amiata
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Car or bus via Siena (≈1.5 h)
Volcanic peak with ski resort in winter; hiking in summer.
Maremma coast (Marina di Grosseto)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Grosseto then coastal bus (≈2 h total)
Quiet beaches, less crowded than the Amalfi coast.
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.
Town centre guesthouses
Within walking distance of cathedral, Palazzo Orsini and main piazzas; ideal for one night.
Agriturismo near Pitigliano
Rural lodging a few km outside town, good for access to vineyards and hiking.
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
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Bus ticket Rome‑Pitigliano (round‑trip)2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €176 per person per day, bed included | €352≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Panino (sandwich) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bottle of Bianco di Pitigliano wine | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Bus ride (local)check | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Museum entry (Palazzo Orsini) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules are sparse, especially on weekends; check timetables in advance.
- Summer heat can be intense on exposed streets; carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Florence; Italian embassy in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rome FCO → Pitigliano (bus): ≈ €30 round‑trip, 3 h each way (check)
- Florence FLR → Pitigliano (bus): ≈ €20 round‑trip, 2 h each way (check)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (skuˈzi)
- Grazie — Thank you (ˈɡrat.tse)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (ˈkwan.to ˈkɔs.ta)
- Dove è la fermata dell’autobus? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈdo.ve ɛ la ferˈma.ta del lauˈtu.bus)
- Posso vedere il menù? — Can I have the menu? (ˈpɔs.so veˈde.re il meˈnu)
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 Pitigliano. 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 (high heat, limited bus frequency) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add car‑rental option for flexible day‑trips.
- Create walking‑tour map of medieval centre and Vie Cave trailheads.
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