Perugia

Day Trip: Perugia Private Tour with Lunch and Perugina Chocolate House

Today we'll visit Perugia, the capital of Umbria. It is worth visiting not only for the beauty of its hilltop setting, but also for its fine old buildings. Before it came under Roman rule, ancient Perusia was one of the 12 cities of the Etruscan federation and considerable sections of the Etruscan walls, which extended for 2,800 meters around the town, have been preserved. Perugia is known to the art world as the center of the Umbrian School of Painting in the 15th and 16th centuries and its leading members, Pietro Vannucci and Bernardino Betti both worked here. Lunch in typical restaurant after the guided tour of Perugia. During our time in Perugia, we’ll take a visit to Perugina Chocolate House, located inside the renowned Perugina chocolate factory. A magic place to taste fine chocolate and enjoy a rich collection of pictures, labels, posters, gift boxes and special old machines to produce the chocolate and its most famous product the “bacio”.

Rome to Perugia Transfers

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Perugia Private Walking Tour

The handsome medieval hill town of Perugia is a maze of winding alleys and stairs, where it’s easy to get lost for a first‐time traveler. With this walking tour, skip the hassle of following a map and guidebook and take in the city’s old town in just two hours with a local guide. Admire highlights like the cathedral, Fontana Maggiore, and Palazzo dei Priori and learn about the city’s role in Italian history.

Perugia Traditional Food Tour

Perugia is a jewel of immense value and an imperative stop if you want to get to know the most authentic Umbria, a region missed by many. A unique city, located at the top of a steep hill, Perugia is certainly an unmissable destination to visit, to experience and… to eat! You'll visit and wander around the lovely and untouched center of the city. The historical center of Perugia is also home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes where you can sample the local cuisine and indulge in some shopping. Overall, the historical centre of Perugia is a must‐visit destination for anyone who appreciates history, culture, and beautiful architecture. A fun and tasty experience to get to know the city like a true local! Look at the menu to see what we may taste together!

Perugia culinary and walking tour

On this tour, you'll get to try the genuine Umbrian/Perugian food. Indulge in Torta al Testo, a traditional flatbread made with simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, and salt. Cooked on a terracotta skillet called "testo", it's a must‐try for anyone exploring the region.Also, you'll sip on some of Italy's finest wines as you walk around Perugia. You'll satisfy your hunger with Strangozzi, traditional Umbrian pasta that has been enjoyed for generations. Made with a simple mixture of flour and water, this pasta boasts a long, thin shape and a slightly chewy texture. Not only that, but you'll experience the flavor of the region's famous cold cuts, including the renowned prosciutto di Norcia and delicious salsiccia. Perugia is a staple in meat and prosciutto, known all across Italy.In a unique location, you'll relish the best Umbrian cheeses, such as the typical local Pecorino, then you'll finish off the tour with a refreshing scoop of gelato.

Perugia Small‐Group Food Tour

Discover Perugia through its food on this small‐group tour. Walking with a local guide who’s passionate about the city, you’ll get the lowdown on Perugia’s history and food culture, and enjoy around four stops to sample Umbrian specialities along the way. Even better: There’s enough food included to count as a meal, so you can skip making lunch plans.

Perugia Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Perugia is the city of inverted views: to go up to the city you have to go down into the basement of the hill, you must always be on the move to get the best of every corner, you will never find a fixed point from which to have an overview of the whole … but then the city turns out to be sweet… like a kiss of chocolate and hazelnut.

Pasta and Tiramisu class in Perugia

Enjoy the thrill of making your own pasta from scratch. Learn how to make traditional Italian dishes in an authentic home kitchen, taught by a real Italian home cook. Make two types of pasta—one filled and one pasta shape to serve with sauce—and try your hand at making tiramisu, then sit down with your fellow classmates around the family table and enjoy the dishes you’ve created together.

Private Discovery Walking Tour in Perugia

Meet your private and expert guide at your hotel and today you’ll discover the ancient city of Perugia, one of the popular Italian towns of art with its variety and quality of historical and medieval testimonies. It has an Etruscan origin, preserved in the travertine walls and in the well located in the village centre, including the Etruscan Arch monumental city gate and Porta Marzia, ancient Etruscan gate, leading to the city from the south side. Admire the beautiful square in which you can find real architectural jewels like the superb Palazzo dei Priori (1293‐1443). the main civic building, a nice and imposing Palace, with its pink gothic style windows and ornate portal, the splendid Cathedral (1345) and one of the masterpieces of sculpture with an invaluable artistic value (13th century), the elegant Fontana Maggiore (1275). This Fountain, a true symbol of the city, was created at the end of the 13th century to provide a water output to the medieval aqueduct. Finally you’ll be impressed by the Rocca Paolina, a fortress built up at the command of Pope Paul III; it covers an attractive underground itinerary through a distinctive medieval district, where the noble mansions of Perugia’s lords once were.

Perugia Private Tour and Small Tasting

We will leave from Piazza Italia to walk to Rocca Paolina, an imposing Renaissance fortress. Once we have reached the historic center of Perugia, we will be able to take a coffee break with a good espresso or a cup of hot chocolate. We are in the so‐called "City of Chocolate"! The most popular tourist points of interest in the city where you prefer to linger the most. Some of the most characteristic corners are via dell'Acquedotto, one of the most famous streets in the center, or the Arco Augusto, the oldest of all the walls. After a walk we will stop in front of the Fontana Maggiore, considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Finally, we will conclude the tour by observing the buildings that overlook the square, among which the Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori stand out.