Volunteer archaeology digs & field schools in Italy: 2026 & 2027
Italy's listings range from prehistoric and Etruscan sites to Roman cities and Pompeii. Many are programmes run by foreign universities and field-school organisations working with Italian partners, and most charge a programme fee. Check what the fee includes, as accommodation and meals vary by project.
13 open excavations and field schools in Italy; 11 already list 2027 dates. Each listing shows dates, cost, minimum age, credit and how to apply.
2027 Archaeology of Death at Pompeii, Italy
Roman Period
2027 Forensic Archaeology at Roman Ostiense (Rome)
Roman Period
2027 Italy Sardinia Osteology
Varrious time periods
Gastronomic Heritage Workshop
6th-century BCE - 19th-century CE
Italy Summer Art Conservation Workshops
6th-century BCE - 19th-century CE
Italy: Bostel di Rotzo Excavation (IFR)
Late Bronze, Second Iron
Italy: Cortona Survey (IFR)
Etruscan, Roman
Necropoli del Vallone di San Lorenzo 2027
The tombs at the necropolis primarily date to between the late seventh/early six
Rutgers University Archaeological Field School in Italy, 2027
Late Roman Republic; Roman Empire; Late Antiquity
Valle Gianni Field School
First century AD, Imperial Rome, Late Antiquity.
“La Biagiola” International School of Archaeology (B.I.S.A.)
Excavation: Middle Ages period. Survey: from Prehistory to Modern Era
Casa della Regina Carolina Project at Pompeii
unknown
Mozia/Motya, Sicily
unknown