Top Umbria Unique Experiences

Join us for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Umbria! Savor local flavors with cream of fava beans and crispy guanciale, chicory and ciauscolo, black celery pesto from Trevi, homemade polenta with sausage sauce, and grape sauce doughnuts. All dishes are paired with excellent local wines and served with breathtaking views of the Umbrian hills. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks, this authentic culinary experience offers a unique taste of Umbria that no restaurant can match. Cook, taste, and live like a local!

- See all the important sights of Assisi in a different way - Discover the city aboard an excitingand vintage Ape Calessino tuk - tuk - 1.30 hour Assisi tour with audioguides in different languages - Departure from Assisi and Santa Maria degli Angeli hotels included Experience a unique emotion on board the Ape Calessino to admire the city's major monuments: Basilica of Santa Chiara, Chiesa Nuova (birthplace of San Francesco), Piazza del Comune and Minerva. Roman Amphitheater, Rocca Maggiore, Cathedral of San Rufino, Piazza Vescovado and the Basilica of San Francesco

Immerse in the essence of Italian food and hospitality on this exclusive cooking course in a private home. Choose between lunch or dinner sessions, then join your host to prepare three regional signature dishes—the Italian way, from scratch. Finally, sit down and enjoy your culinary masterworks, washed down with wine, Italian coffee, and great conversation.

Experience Assisi’s traditional cuisine first-hand in a local home with this exclusive experience that connects you with a “Cesarina” home cook for a cooking demonstration and family-style meal. Learn about the regional culture and cuisine through personal stories and anecdotes while your host prepares authentic family recipes. Afterwards, relax with your host over a four-course lunch or dinner including regional wines and authentic Italian espresso.

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 the natural beauty and abundance of Italy’s Umbria region on this private excursion. Visit a winery for a guided tour and wine pairing with locally cured meats in the cellar. Next, visit a traditional olive oil mill and see the process from olive to oil. Finally, sample locally produced Extra Virgin Olive Oils, and taste different varieties. This private tour is ideal for foodies and anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience.

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.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 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.

Discover the authentic flavors of Umbria with a hands-on cooking class in a local home in Umbertide. Learn to prepare traditional dishes like Umbrian crostini, fresh ravioli or pasta frasca with seasonal ingredients, and finish with a classic tiramisu. After cooking, enjoy your creations paired with fine local wine, all while soaking in the charm of the Umbrian countryside.

Fresh pasta is one of Italy’s most beloved specialties, but turning out perfect ribbons of tagliatelle or stuffed ravioli takes skill. Perfect your technique with this private hands-on class led by a home cook in Perugia. Prepare three different types of regional pasta specialties under your instructor’s watchful eye, then cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork during a final tasting.