Taste Perugia Food Tour Led by Local

4.9
(177 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Meet the locals as you taste your way around Perugia’s historic center on this 4-hour tour. With a foodie guide, you’ll enjoy ten tastings of classic Umbrian foods plus wine and beer tastings from one-of-a-kind restaurants, charming cafes and shops as you walk in the footsteps of ancient Etruscans, Roman emperors, noble families and Renaissance painters. You’ll enjoy enough food for breakfast and a hearty lunch including pastries, cheeses and cured meats, olive oils, fresh truffle pasta, chocolates, gelato and more!

Highlights:
• 4-Hour Food & Wine Walking Tour of Perugia with a local foodie guide
• Discover Perugia’s history + taste foods with an ancient history
• Enjoy 10+ samples of regional food, and discover where the locals go
• Meet the restaurant owners, chefs and shop keepers and hear their stories and passion
• Visit one of Italy’s Top 100 artisan gelaterias

What's Included

Local guide
Historical insights along the route
Wines and craft beer tastings
10+ Food Tastings
Gratuities for guides
Hotel pickup and dropoff

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early outside of Turan Cafe (not Turreno) in a group of stores just past the intersection of Via Calderini and to the right of the Fontana Maggiore if you are looking directly at the Cathedral.

End point

The tour ends very near to the starting point in Piazza della Repubblica/Corso Vannucci and just a few minutes walk to Piazza Italia, the bus station (Piazza Partigiani), the Pincetto mini metro station

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Enjoy breakfast Italian style and learn the history of this charming cafe as you sip a creamy cappuccino or tea with a freshly baked pastry.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enjoy a variety of typical cheeses and Umbria’s famous Prosciutto in a historic cafe linked to Umbria's rich fabric traditions.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Sample the ancient and nearly extinct Fagiolina del Trasimeno with tangy olive oil and Grechetto wine.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Step back in time while tasting Perugia's famous and lesser known chocolates at the city's oldest spice shop and general store.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Via Del Vino Food & Wine Tours

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Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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