Top Perugia Walking Tours

Get an intimate look at the Umbrian capital of Perugia on a private tour, just for your group. Led by a professional local guide who knows the city well, you’ll discover Perugia’s history and secrets as you explore. Learn about symbols carved into the Fontana Maggiore, learn about the layers of the Rocca Paolina, and stroll the Etruscan city walls.

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.

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.

Discover Gubbio at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour featuring interactive quizzes and audio narration in seven languages. Starting from the beautiful Church of San Domenico, this 4 km route leads you to iconic sites like the Piazza Grande and the Basilica of St. Ubaldo. Engage with the city’s history through fun facts and challenges, making the journey both educational and entertaining. Perfect for solo explorers or groups, this tour can be enjoyed any time and in any weather, ensuring a flexible experience. - Self-guided tour allowing you to explore without a group - 4 km walking route with 7 quizzes to solve along the way - Available in multiple languages with audio and text options - Complete the tour in about 2 hours, any day, rain or shine

Enjoy an intimate introduction to Perugia and its key sights when you embark on a small-group walking tour of the Umbrian capital. Settled since Etruscan times, the city is renowned for its wealth of historical artifacts. In the company of your guide, stroll along its ancient town walls, admire the medieval–era Fontana Maggiore, explore the Rocca Paolina and its underground passageways, and more. As you go, learn more about the city’s history, and its lively present, from your guide.

Umbria’s capital city, lively Perugia offers a range of attractions, from Etruscan–era fortifications and the Rocca Paolina (a medieval fortress and present-day cultural hub) to annual jazz and chocolate festivals. On this private walking tour, get a first-hand experience of the city’s charms, see its major sights, and learn about its long history.

Nestled in the picturesque hills near Lake Trasimeno, just a few kilometers from Perugia, this family-run winery offers a captivating wine-tasting experience that captures the essence of Umbrian tradition and innovation. For over a century, the family has been dedicated to cultivating vines, olives, and grains with deep respect for nature and the land. Today, the estate spans 12 hectares of meticulously tended vineyards, focusing on sustainable practices and producing a diverse range of red and white wines, including Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grechetto, Chardonnay, and Trebbiano Toscano. Visitors can explore the sun-drenched vineyards and the historic barrel cellar, where wines are carefully aged in French oak barrels. The tasting experience includes six wines, thoughtfully paired with bruschetta drizzled with local olive oil and a curated selection of regional cheeses and cold cuts.

Discover Perugia your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore! Be fascinated by its links with the mysterious Etruscan people and the mighty Roman Empire. Immerse yourself in the past and walk through its picturesque medieval streets, pass through ancient gates and visit the dungeons of imposing palaces. Learn the most delicious stories and curious anecdotes, and participate in the interactive challenges offered at each stop. Whether you are a lover of history, architecture, or just a curious traveler, this adventure will take you through a city rich in culture, legend, and breathtaking sights.

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.

Discover the secrets of Umbria’s “green gold,” and enjoy a fully local tasting experience, on this tour of a family-owned extra virgin olive oil producer. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, make your own way to the farm, and set out to explore its olive groves. Next, see how the olive oil is made, speak to the farmers, and finish with an indulgent tasting of olive oil and other local delicacies.

Immerse yourself in Spoleto’s history and culinary traditions with a walking tour and cooking class that blends culture, food, and authentic flavors. Begin with a guided stroll through Spoleto’s medieval streets, visiting local markets and food shops to discover Umbrian cuisine and its farm-to-table philosophy. After an hour of exploration, head to a local home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Using fresh, high-quality local ingredients, you’ll prepare classic Umbrian dishes like handmade strangozzi pasta, truffle-infused specialties, or rustic lentil soup, mastering traditional techniques passed down for generations. Once the meal is ready, enjoy your homemade feast paired with fine Umbrian wine in the cozy, welcoming atmosphere of an authentic home in Spoleto. Ideal for food lovers and cultural explorers, this experience offers new skills, authentic recipes, and unforgettable memories of Spoleto’s rich flavors.

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.

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”.

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

Maximize time in Umbria with a private walking tour of Todi, a hilltop town in the Tiber Valley. Learn about the town’s history, including its prosperity during the Middle Ages, as you see landmarks including the Cathedral of Saint Mary. Skip the hassle of navigating and follow your local guide.

Indulge your senses during this 3-hour tasting tour in Montefalco. Visit a winery in the Sagrantino region and stroll through the old vineyards and olive groves. Tour the wine cellars where some of Umbria’s best wines are produced before sampling a number of wines and olive oils. Then sit down to a delicious Umbrian lunch complete with local cheeses, cured meats, and dessert.

Climbing Mount Tezio is a unique experience. You will discover hidden archaeological sites while enjoying unexpected views of Perugia and Trasimeno. An exclusive tour, ideal for those who love to immerse themselves in the landscape and its history following the rhythms of nature. Live an unforgettable experience between adventure and relaxation.

Discover one of Italy’s hidden gems, a village tucked away in the hills of Umbria full of history and picturesque winding streets. Wander the neighborhoods like a local with your guide, and find some of the artistic secrets left here from the Renaissance, such as the Cappella Baglioni at the Baglioni Chapel. See olive groves, soak up the sun, and explore a truly authentic Italian town.

You will be welcome in an early 19th century farmhouse in Pieve Pagliaccia, between Perugia and Assisi, where our company, the Brugnoni simple agricultural company, is based, where our family has lived and worked with passion and love for the territory for almost 100 years. We carry on various cultures typical of the area, including the vine. We will guide you through our vineyards and then through the rooms of our cellar, telling you our story and illustrating all the phases of wine production, from the vineyard to the bottle. We will then let you taste 4 of our wines, accompanied by typical platters selected by companies we collaborate with.

To do a truffle hunt is a unique experience for blending good food, traditions and contact with locals. It will start in the morning at a farm. From there together with a truffle hunter we will enjoy a walk in a wood with trained dog hunting the so called black diamond of Umbria, truffle. After the truffle hunt you will have a tasting with truffle, extra virgin olive oil and other umbrian products.

Perugia, built on top of two hills, is a wonderful viewpoint to admire the breathtaking landscape of Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy, and it enchants visitors thanks to its fascinating atmosphere and millenary history. Explore the Rocca Paolina, an imposing fortress built by Pope Paul III on the houses of the Baglioni family to punish them for a rebellion: you will discover an entire medieval district englobed in the castle, and even an ancient Etruscan gate, Porta Marzia! Here, in an incredible journey back in time, you will admire the Etruscan Perugia and its mighty walls and gates, that still bears the ancient Roman name of the city: Augusta Perusia! Our passionate and knowleadgeable guide will then lead you along Corso Vannucci, the main street of Perugia, named after its most notorious citizen, the painter known as Perugino, on a walk to discover the most fascinating monuments of the medieval and Renaissance city. Enjoy the wonderful square known as Piazza IV Novembre, dominated by the majestic Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the splendid medieval palace known as Palazzo dei Priori, in Gothic style. In the center of the square you will admire the Fontana Maggiore, a great medieval fountain symbol of Perugia, discovering the hidden secrets and details of this amazing masterpiece of medieval sculpture!

Skip the dry guidebook and learn history and lore about the medieval town of Spoleto you'd otherwise miss on this private guided walking tour. Take in everything from ruins of Roman temples to masterpieces of Renaissance painting, plus hear about the city’s rich modern-day culture as the host of the annual Festival dei Due Mondi. Opt to sample local flavor with olive oil and wine tastings and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide.

This self guided walking tour of Perugia takes you through the city's 2,500-year history, from its Etruscan origins to its medieval and papal periods. Highlights include the Etruscan Arch, Via dell’Acquedotto, Piazza IV Novembre, and the Rocca Paolina fortress. You'll learn about local legends like mercenary captain Braccio Fortebraccio and artists Perugino and Pinturicchio. The tour also covers the city's religious relics, its connection to chocolate (including the story of Bacio Perugina), and the centuries-old rivalry with Assisi. You’ll visit historic sites such as the Convent of San Domenico and Studio Moretti Caselli, gaining insights into the intersection of power, faith, and art in Umbria’s capital.