Perugia Truffles Chocolate and Umbrian Food Tour

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1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the flavors of Umbria on a 2-hour food tour through medieval Perugia, combining authentic specialties, traditional food shops and local culinary history.

Follow your local guide through the historic center and taste local truffle specialties, artisan chocolate and the best of Umbrian norcineria, with cured meats and cheeses paired with local wine.

Try Torta al Testo, Umbria’s iconic flatbread, filled with local sausage, before finishing with a seasonal pastry and Cappuccino all’Inverso, a distinctive Perugian coffee specialty.

Between tastings, explore medieval streets and historic squares while discovering the traditions behind Umbrian cuisine, culminating around magnificent Piazza IV Novembre.

* Taste truffles, chocolate, porchetta, cured meats, cheeses and Umbrian wine
* Try traditional Torta al Testo with local sausage
* Explore medieval Perugia and Piazza IV Novembre
* Finish with a seasonal pastry and Cappuccino all’Inverso
* Small groups of maximum 14 guests

What's Included

Traditional Torta al Testo with local sausage and local "herbs"
Ancient style Umbrian Porchetta
Fun Local guide for 2 hours
Artisan hand-made Chocolate or a Seasonal Pastry when available
Local truffle specialties and locally made Perugina chocolate bite
Special Cappuccino all'inverso (all the way around)
Umbrian cured meats and cheeses with a Local wine glass
Hotel pickup and drop-off or Transportation to and from the meeting point
Gratuities for the guides, highly appreciated

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of the biggest statue, Statua di Pietro Vannucci detto "Il Perugino", in the center of Giardini Carducci. Google Link: https://share.google/cdhosneyrVNr6D7Gd

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet our guide right in Giardini Carducci, next to the statue of Pietro Vannucci, known as “Il Perugino”, the biggest statue.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    City Centre

    We spend all the time in the heart of Perugia historic center. We begin with an introduction to Perugia’s history to then jump into food culture and Umbrian culinary traditions.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Rocca Paolina (Pass by)

    Medieval Perugia in one stop: this was built by Pope Paul III in 1540: Rocca Paolina is a subterranean fortress that swallowed an entire medieval neighborhood. Inside, you see atmospheric underground stone streets, giant brick vaults, and embedded remnants of ancient tower-houses now traversed by modern public escalators. We will only see a bit of this from the outside, but you're welcome to enter it by yourselves after the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Corso Vannucci

    Stroll along Perugia’s elegant main street while discovering two of the city’s signature flavors. We'll visit a local truffle specialist to learn why Umbria is one of Italy’s great truffle regions and enjoy a small tasting of truffle specialties. Continue to one of Perugia’s historic chocolate stores, connected to the origins of the famous Perugina tradition, to start discovering why Perugia became known as Italy’s chocolate capital.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Experience one of Perugia’s liveliest squares while discovering two of Umbria’s most iconic specialties. Visit a traditional local eatery to enjoy Torta al Testo, the region’s famous stone-baked flatbread, freshly filled with local porchetta, and learn about its centuries-old origins and place in Umbrian cuisine. Take time to relax, enjoy your tastings with your guide, and discover the stories behind Perugia’s food traditions before continuing your walk through the historic center.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Piazza IV Novembre

    Reach the spectacular Piazza IV Novembre, Perugia’s medieval heart and a cinematic backdrop featured in films and, more recently, Korean dramas. Take in the Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori while discovering the stories behind the square, before going to the next scenic place.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Take in one of Perugia’s panoramic viewpoints while tasting artisan chocolate inspired by the city’s legendary chocolate tradition. From the terrace of the historic covered market, get further into knowing how Perugia became Italy’s chocolate capital and why chocolate remains such an important part of the city’s identity.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    End your Perugia food journey with something truly local: the Cappuccino all’Inverso, an original coffee creation born right here in Via Baglioni. Discover the story behind this unique Perugian twist on the classic cappuccino, watch how it’s made, and enjoy it where it all began: the perfect final taste of Perugia.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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