Tours in Perugia

Join us for arguably the most beautiful balloon ride in the world!  Experience the ultimate activity in the Valley of Assisi, only a two hour drive from Rome and Florence.  The area is literally dotted with Roman and Medieval villages surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. A true fest for the eyes and the soul.  We are fortunate to take off in sight of one of the most revered sites in Italy: Assisi.  You will be in the best of hands: our pilot, Captain Peter is the most experienced balloon pilot in Italy.  Finish your experience on a high note with a wine tasting and a sumptuous Umbrian breakfast at Cantina Dionigi.

The day trip to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast starts at 7:30AM. You will meet your driver at your hotel, private apartment, B&B, Rome Train station. The most famous archaeological site in the world is not hard to name. If there has ever been a site as well preserved, as evocative, as memorable as that of Pompeii, the luxurious resort for the Roman Empire, buried under the ash and lava erupted by Mount Vesuviu (79 AD). If you like a private tour we can book a Tour Guide. The rate for the private walking tour of Pompei (2hr) is Eur 130,00 cash for the whole group. Tickets are not included. You will enjoy the beautiful cliff road called Amalfi Coast on the way to Sorrento or Positano. You can decide whether to stop in Sorrento or Positano. Return time to Rome is scheduled at 7:30PM. You driver will drop you off to your hotel.

Meet the locals as you taste your way around Perugia’s historic center on this 4-hour tour. With a foodie guide, you’ll enjoy ten tastings of classic Umbrian foods plus wine and beer tastings from one-of-a-kind restaurants, charming cafes and shops as you walk in the footsteps of ancient Etruscans, Roman emperors, noble families and Renaissance painters. You’ll enjoy enough food for breakfast and a hearty lunch including pastries, cheeses and cured meats, olive oils, fresh truffle pasta, chocolates, gelato and more! Highlights: • 4-Hour Food & Wine Walking Tour of Perugia with a local foodie guide • Discover Perugia’s history + taste foods with an ancient history • Enjoy 10+ samples of regional food, and discover where the locals go • Meet the restaurant owners, chefs and shop keepers and hear their stories and passion • Visit one of Italy’s Top 100 artisan gelaterias

Engage your senses on a wine-tasting tour through the vineyards and olive groves of Umbria. Umbria is the perfect wine land, an off-the-beaten-path area that produces wines of the highest quality. Known mostly for the production of Sagrantino Montefalco DOCG wine and Montefalco Rosso, we excel in both the production of red wines and white wines. You will visit two family-run, boutique wineries and learn all about this ancient tradition directly from the winemaker. We will take a stroll through the town of Bevagna to immerse ourselves in its medieval culture and traditions. EXPLORE, TASTE, LIVE!

You will learn to make pasta, and some fantastic Italian dishes with fun. I'm specialized in using produce that is organic, locally grown.I want to provide you an organic and sustainable experience. I provide guests the best selections of organic food and we only cook with extra virgin organic olive oil. On request I can make also glueen free class or kids cooking class.  Menu: two kind of pasta hand made, an italian dessert siders, wines olive oil and wine tasting and farm visit. My philosophy from the beginning has been to serve whole natural foods that are minimally processed. Where ever possible we produce our items in house here at the slow cooking school.

This bike tour is a beautiful ride along the spectacular Olive Path Trail connecting Spello to Assisi, and the Valle Umbra, all on backroads and cycle paths, away from traffic. Taste the best wine of Umbria in the family-run winery run by mother and daughter. Make yourself comfortable because you will feel at home. Join us for a memorable Italian feast! Let's go!

Hands on Italian Cooking Classes: your authentic Culinary Experience during your Culinary Vacations in Umbria

Perugia is the capital of Umbria and one of the local hill towns. It is a city full of charme and history. With your private guide you will walk along its city wall dating from the Etruscan age, get lost in the symbols carved by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano's into the Fontana Maggiore and find yourself fascinated by the many layers of the Rocca Paolina.

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.

Join us on our Traditional Walking Food Tour in Perugia, where we'll take you to five of the city's best food stops and embark on a new culinary adventure. Explore the city's vibrant food scene as we take you to the best local eateries, trattorias and gelaterias. From trying Umbrian bread, “torta al testo”, cured meats and cheeses to indulging in local and traditional pasta and gelato or pastries, you'll get to taste the flavors of Perugia like never before. Immerse yourself in the city's rich culinary culture and history as you walk through the picturesque streets of the Umbrian town.

This E-bike tour is a fantastic ride all around the Umbrian Valley. We depart from our bike store in Torre del Colle - Bevagna. We will ride up and down the green hills of Umbria, through vineyards, olive groves, and beautiful medieval villages (Montefalco and Bevagna). We will go to a local, family-run winery for a delicious lunch & wine tasting with amazing views of the area. After lunch, we will ride back to the starting point of our tour. Length of the tour > 30km / 18 miles approx. l From 9:30 am to 4:00 pm approx. Go further, enjoy a typical dish with a glass of wine, admire the beautiful scenery, and have a carefree time!

Travel deep into the vines through spectacular Assisi Valley in a carriage pulled by two magnificent horses. Experience a wine tour and tastings at a bio winery. Relaxed peace while learning the biological philosophy of the vineyards. A unique experience combining the rural life of the past, with modern bio consciousness based on the production of the highest quality food in full respect of the local natural resources. At the end, a delicious tasting * of biological wines and cold cuts.

This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!

Live an authentic culinary experience in Spoleto. Learn to cook traditional homemade Umbrian dishes. Discover about authentic Italian cuisine as you prepare your own lunch or dinner. At 5 minutes from the center of Spoleto, you will be welcomed by the kind hostess, who will show you the secrets of the Italian cuisine, where patience and love are the main ingredients, you will enjoy an environment in the middle of nature, which will allow you to admire the wonderful landscapes.

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Perugia is the capital of Umbria and one of the local hill towns. It is a city full of charme and history. With your private guide you will walk along its city wall dating from the Etruscan age, get lost in the symbols carved by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano's into the Fontana Maggiore and find yourself fascinated by the many layers of the Rocca Paolina.

Are you looking for an authentic dream? Do you you want to experience a less known but very typical hill town of Italy? Then Spello must be in you bucket list!

Dive into Perugia like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Perugia and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Perugia typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Perugia as you walk from tasting to tasting • Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Book our wine tasting and typical lunch (or dinner) at Enoteca Properzio, one of the best wine bars and wine stores in Italy.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by selection of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Picture yourself riding through the vineyards and olive groves, exploring the medieval traditions of Bevagna while having an espresso in a Roman amphitheater. Stop for a picture along with the amazing scenery of the cycle path Assisi-Spoleto. Pedal the Valle Umbra on an easy and accessible ride, ideal for foodies and outdoor lovers. We will take you to our friend’s farmhouse for an authentic homemade Italian lunch, cooked by Mama Doriana, on a beautiful veranda facing a pool immersed in a centenary olive grove. This is a real farm-to-table experience, as all you are going to taste here, has been produced directly on the farm. Organic, tasty, homemade, simple. Take a swim before lunch, taste some traditional Umbrian wine, and relax in the pool before riding back through sunflower fields for an unforgettable experience. Take all that in one shot. Come join our Umbria Bike Tour and Slow Food, and send us a request to book your slot. Andiamo!

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

Learn the story behind the production of each bottle of wine, from the time of the pruning, to the vendemmia or harvest, through to the fermentation and aging.  Learn what makes each vintage different and delicous. And learn why Umbria wine is famous worldwide.

Unique experience with a member of the Valentini family who will tell you the secrets of work from the vineyard to the transformation of the grapes. The story of an artisanal process that obtains natural wines directly from the words of the protagonists.