Top Perugia Desserts & Sweets

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”.

Delve into Perugia’s lively food scene and discover the top gourmet spots in the historic center that only locals know with this walking tour. Join your guide and a small group of fellow food lovers for a stroll through the medieval old town, stopping to meet local shop owners and producers along the way. Sample specialties like local cheeses and charcuterie, Umbrian olive oil, fresh truffles, and the city’s famed chocolate.

Led by your local guide, this tour will let you enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of Umbria and meet the hidden craftspeople around Perugia’s historical center. You will step into a unique Deruta-style ceramic store, where you will meet a local artisan who will host an exclusive hand-painted ceramic demonstration. She will introduce you to the beauty of this detail-oriented, centuries-old craft and show you her latest creations. You will then head to the last remaining chocolate-making laboratory in town. Once there, you’ll have a premium guided tasting which will also include a Q&A session on the chocolate world. This immersive experience perfectly blends craftsmanship, fun, and tasting delights, making it a truly memorable day in Perugia. - Duration: Approximately 4 hours, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Groups go from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 10 people - Take part in a hand-painted ceramic demonstration session - Enjoy a guided tasting of single origin chocolates