Top Umbria Outdoor Activities

Break up your sightseeing in Assisi and head to the woods with a local forager and trained pups to hunt truffles, one of the area's most prized specialties. Join your host for a woodland walk as you learn about the tricks and techniques for sussing out these delicacies, plus watch as the truffle dogs sniff their way through the underbrush on the hunt for "black gold". Ideal for families, nature lovers, and gourmands, this experience is easy to pair with a cultural or food tour.

Escape the crowds in Assisi and head to the scenic hillsides for a wine tasting overlooking the Umbria Valley. Connect with a local winemaking family and take a stroll through the estate’s vineyards and olive trees to enjoy the views. Then relax over an al fresco wine tasting featuring four different organic wines served with a selection of bruschette, extra-virgin olive oil, local cheeses and cold cuts.

This isn’t a staged activity—it’s a genuine, family-run truffle hunt led by locals who have been practicing this tradition for generations. You’re not watching… you’re part of it. The experience goes beyond the hunt. You follow trained dogs through untouched countryside, taste truffles moments after they’re found, and sit down to a farm-to-table meal where the ingredients come directly from the land around you. The setting is just as special—rolling hills, quiet forests, and spontaneous encounters with local life that you simply can’t replicate. Most importantly, it feels personal. Small groups, real connections, and an atmosphere that’s relaxed, welcoming, and completely unfiltered.

Go for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over some of Italy’s most beautiful scenery, and complement your journey with a delicious breakfast and wine tasting, on this one-of-a-kind outing. Meet in the early morning and take to the skies in the company of an experienced pilot; you’ll enjoy a special perspective on Assisi, Perugia, and the lovely Umbrian countryside. Upon landing, you’ll transfer to the Cantina Dionigi winery, where you can enjoy traditional local nibbles and wines.

While bike tours cover a lot of ground, they can wear travelers out regardless of fitness level. This small-group tour saves you the trouble by traveling on pedal-assisted e-bikes along the backroads and country roads of the Olive Path Trail, which connects Spello to Assisi and the Umbrian Valley. Highlights include visiting the hilltop towns of Spello and Collepino, and stopping for lunch and olive oil and wine tastings at a local winery.

Hop on an e-bike for a tour that combines Orvieto history and culture with tastings of local wine and food. You’ll pedal with ease behind a local guide, and follow a route that takes in sights of Orvieto Cathedral and the Church of San Giovenale. Stop to visit the Orvieto Underground with a prebooked ticket, soak up views from Rocca Albornoziana, and spend time in an ancient wine cellar, too.

The Best Way to Discover Perugia: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Piazza della Repubblica or a visit to the Church of Saint Philip Neri and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Etruscan Arch, Teatro Morlacchi, Church of Saint Philip Neri, Cattedrale San Lorenzo, Palazzo dei Priori, The Fontana Maggiore, National Gallery, Corso Pietro Vannucci, Via della Viola, and Piazza della Repubblica.

Starting from Assisi we go to explore the "fascia olivata" trail near SPELLO, on a guided cycling tour through picturesque olives trees hills and breathtaking countryside. This immersive experience includes a visit to Bevagna, where you can walk through the medieval town and visit the beautiful church of the 12th century. With a duration of approximately 5 hours, this tour is designed for small groups of 2 to 8 participants, ensuring an intimate and personalized adventure. The journey covers 40 km with a moderate difficulty level, perfect for both novice and experienced cyclists. E-bike rental, helmet, and technical material are provided for your convenience. - Guided cycling tour through Montefalco's scenic vineyards - Visit Spello town - Suitable for small groups of 2 to 8 people, fostering a personal experience - Includes e-bike rental, helmet, and technical support material

Perugia sits at the top of a hill with 2,500 years of history beneath its feet — and this hunt takes you through all of it. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Perugia on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Pass through the Arco Etrusco, a monumental gateway that has stood since the 3rd century BC • Seek out the Oratorio di San Bernardino, a Renaissance gem hidden behind one of Umbria's most ornate facades • Follow the Acquedotto medievale, a 13th-century aqueduct that now serves as an elevated walkway across the city Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Three millennia of history in one walk — and a scavenger hunt that makes every layer count.

Stretch your sightseeing time and avoid the midday heat and crowds with this evening e-bike tour through Orvieto’s clifftop old town. Cycle past the city’s magnificent cathedral to the Rocca Albornoziana fortress to take in the bird’s-eye views over the surrounding countryside. Then touch on an ancient Etruscan necropolis and get a glimpse of Orvieto’s oldest church before relaxing over a traditional dinner overlooking the Duomo.

Cover Villa Borghese's 80 hectares without getting sore feet on this private golf cart tour. Your guide whisks you along the park's tree-lined avenues, pointing out highlights, from the exterior of the Galleria Borghese to the Pincio terrace, and a water-powered clock dating back centuries. The electric motor keeps the park peaceful while you take in gardens, fountains, and Roman history.

Discover the life of Saint Francis of Assisi through an immersive virtual reality experience, hosted in a suggestive space in front of the Basilica. In approximately 17 minutes, relive the most important moments of his human and spiritual journey with an emotional narrative available in seven languages. Enter the history of St. Francis of Assisi with “Con Francesco Immersive Experience”, an engaging virtual reality journey into the heart of Assisi. In about 17 minutes you will be able to relive some of the most significant moments of Francis’ human and spiritual journey: through an intense narrative, accompanied by the voice of Francis himself, this immersive experience combines history, spirituality and technology in an exciting and accessible story. It is ideal for adults, families, groups and children from 8 years, both for those who already know the story of the Saint and for those who want to discover it for the first time.

Live a unique experience in the year of the 800th Anniversary of St. Francis. Starting from Perugia, I will guide you on a sensory journey through nature, history and spirituality. Thanks to the latest generation of E-bikes, you will ride effortlessly along the Tiber River and medieval villages, to the heart of Assisi. It is not just a tour, but an author’s tale: we will explore the Porziuncola, the Basilicas frescoed by Giotto and the intimate sanctuary of San Damiano. You will admire Assisi from new perspectives, dominated by Mount Subasio, in total safety on silent and panoramic roads. Upon return, the perfect Award: an exclusive tasting at the restaurant 'Il Bricco Divino', where the authentic flavors of Umbria meet the best local wines. Rely on a certified Guide and MTB instructor to discover the true soul of the earth. Book your place in history now!

Travel through the green fields and vineyards of Umbria on a trekking bike, without the inhibition of glassed-in tour bus windows. You can focus on the scenery as your guide leads the way through Bevagna and listen to commentary on the area's medieval history. Visit an organic winery for a tasting and settle down for a provided picnic lunch in a scenic spot.

Umbria is the 'Green Heart of Italy' and "The Spell of the Lake" Trekking Tour, wants to be the proof. It is in fact a loop route of about 12 km among the wonders of Lake Trasimeno Nature. At a slow pace, to discover the beauty of this region of Italy, we will walk together through thickets, small olive groves, narrow and dirt roads, small churches, passing through small typically Italian villages where life flows slowly. The tour starts in a small hamlet in the municipality of Panicale, until you reach the shores of Lake Trasimeno, in the municipality of Magione, from where you can also admire the three islands of the lake. Between one step and another we will discover the local and cultural traditions of this land, forgetting about the hectic everyday life. The route is suitable for everyone, young and old, for skilled walkers and even for those who have never walked so long, as long as everyone shows up with comfortable shoes, water and snacks.

Experience a private truffle hunt with a guide and trained dogs in the Umbrian countryside, searching for the region’s celebrated “Black Diamonds.” Explore the beautiful forests near Assisi with an informative host-hunter, who will teach you how to forage for these precious tubers. Then, enjoy a winery tour and a four-course meal of traditional dishes flavored with the truffles unearthed on your hunt and paired with organic wines.

Exclusivity and Taste: Experience the only official tour that takes you into the heart of the Perugina Factory and Museum. Not only history, but a sensory experience with gourmet tasting included in the place where the myth of chocolate was born. Total Safety: Ride without worries! We have studied a route that for more than 50% uses cycle paths, away from traffic, ideal for enjoying the journey in total relaxation. Perugia effortlessly: Thanks to our Premium E-bikes, medieval climbs become a pleasure for everyone. You will admire incredible views and panoramas of the Umbrian Valley without any physical effort. Professional Local Guide : We will start from the iconic historic shop in Corso Vannucci. You will be accompanied by certified guides who will reveal the secrets of the city.

In the morning, we will live one of the most exciting experiences to do in Umbria: river rafting! Aboard an unsinkable raft, we launch ourselves into an adventurous descent on the streams, pushed by water currents, through places of great naturalistic interest otherwise inaccessible: rock walls, waterfalls, woods and large meadows. After the descent, delicious typical lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we reach the Marmore Falls which, with its 165m divided into 3 jumps, is the second highest artificial waterfall in Europe. It is located in the Terni Valnerina area and the Nera River Park, a protected area that finds its point of excellence in the waterfall. Independent visit of the waterfalls following one or more trekking trails inside the park. Entrance ticket included.

Treat yourself to a wine tasting with a difference when you’re in Umbria. Aboard a horse-drawn carriage, you’ll venture through the vineyards of a private wine estate to immerse yourself in the nature that abounds. After, a tasting of organic wine with traditional Umbrian snacks awaits. For a nice extra touch, numbers are capped at 12 people for a more sociable small-group experience.

Learn the secrets of traditional Umbrian and Tuscan cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Orvieto. Learn how to prepare a typical Italian meal using ingredients sourced from local farms and then enjoy your freshly cooked meal with a wine tasting after class. Master these simple and tasty dishes so you can re-create them for your friends and family once home.

Have you ever wanted to live a truly authentic experience, away from the beaten tourist routes? I'm taking you to my favorite place: the heart of the woods. Here, the connection is total. Together with Pecca, my tireless four-legged companion (and a true Sniff Pro!), I will show you what it really means to go truffles. No fiction : A real search, where the result is the result of patience and respect for nature. The bond: You will discover the deep understanding between the seeker and his Lagotto, a language made of trust and shared joy. The emotion : The heartbeat of when Pecca starts digging is an adrenaline difficult to explain in words... It must be lived. Leave the frenzy at home and put on your boots. Pecca's already wagging her tail, just you.

Discover the rich flavors of Umbria with an immersive truffle hunting and cooking experience in Assisi. Guided by an expert truffle hunter and their Lagotto dogs, venture into the picturesque hills to unearth these culinary treasures. Back at the charming Osteria Boccabusto, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare fresh pasta and a classic Italian dessert alongside a professional chef. Finally, savor a delightful four-course lunch celebrating the best of Umbrian cuisine, complete with wine, water, and coffee.

The tour that will immerse you in the beauty of one of the most beautiful cities of art in Italy, you will discover hilly views of unique beauty, picturesque alleys and visit monuments, palaces and churches that will make you live for a few hours in the authentic Middle Ages. You can taste the famous chocolate of Perugia, known and appreciated all over the world, pedaling to the rhythm of Jazz notes. All this you can live only in the beautiful city of Perugia. At the heart of Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy