Perugia Culinary Delights: 4-hour Authentic Food and Wine Walking Tour
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Perugia
Experience the authentic flavors of Perugia on a 4-hour food and wine walking tour. Taste classic Umbrian foods, wine, and beer while exploring the city's historic center and meeting local chefs and shop owners.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Turan Cafè - 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.
- Caffè di Perugia - Enjoy a variety of typical cheeses and Umbria’s famous Prosciutto in a historic cafe linked to Umbria’s rich fabric traditions.
- Osteria a Priori - Sample the ancient and nearly extinct Fagiolina del Trasimeno with tangy olive oil and Grechetto wine.
- Antica Spezieria e Drogheria Bavicchi - Step back in time while tasting Perugia’s famous and lesser known chocolates at the city’s oldest spice shop and general store.
- Perugia Tartufi - Enjoy a taste of Sagrantino wine alongside a plate of handmade pasta with black truffle sauce. Then meet Marco, a truffle hunter and taste a variety of truffle products.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Historical insights along the route
- Wines and craft beer tastings
- 10+ Food Tastings
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for guides
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
Additional Information
Join the inhabitants of Perugia on a 4-hour culinary journey through the historic heart of the city. Guided by a gastronomy enthusiast, experience ten distinctive Umbrian culinary treats, accompanied by a selection of unique wines and beers from local eateries, quaint cafes and stores. This excursion traces the steps of the ancient Etruscans, Roman imperials, aristocratic households, and Renaissance artists, providing a substantial breakfast and lunch comprised of pastries, cheeses, charcuterie, olive oils, hand-made truffle pasta, chocolates, gelato, and more.
Key features:
• A 4-hour food and wine exploration of Perugia led by an expert local guide
• Learn about Perugia’s past while experiencing food with deep historical roots
• Partake in 10+ samples of regional cuisine and find out where locals prefer to eat
• Engage with restaurateurs, chefs, and store owners, hearing their personal stories and passions
• Pay a visit to one of Italy’s top 100 artisanal gelaterias
- Vegetarian options are available
- Not recommended for vegan or gluten free travelers
Location
Piazza IV Novembre, 35
Piazza IV Novembre
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kim_j
Apr 18, 2024
Spent a great morning... - Spent a great morning tasting great food with a great guide and a great group of people while exploring lovely Perugia!
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Sunshine59328750629
Apr 8, 2024
Wonderful Tour! - My daughter and I were lucky enough to have a two person tour with Richard that was not only filled with excellent food but detailed discussions of Perugia's fascinating history. He was a great guide responsive to questions and extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed meeting g his family and neighbors on the way. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Brad_w
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent from start to finish for family of 8 - Phenomenal tour of a remarkable city. At first I was skeptical of an American guide but Richard was knowledgeable, funny, and has built great relationships with each establishment. The food was out of this world good- and history was woven throughout each stop and each transition. One of our family members has mobility issues and Perugia can be tough to navigate. Richard helped make some adjustments that ensured we could all access the tour according to our needs. When we come back to Perugia for a longer stay, we will be sure to book with them again.
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Simon_b
Nov 8, 2023
Awesome Event with interesting facts about Perugia! - Very nice event. 10/10 recommendation! It was a present and we loved it! It was really interesting to get to know the city Perugia with its gastronomical and historical side!
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David_h
Oct 20, 2023
Great opportunity to learn about Perugia and its food - Richard was a a terrific and knowledgeable guide. We not only tasted and learned about the local food, we also learned a lot about the history and culture of Perugia and Umbria.
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G4936swelizabeths
Oct 19, 2023
Great food, laid back atmosphere, knowledgable host - Great food tour. Laid back tour getting to experience food of Perguia and learning a lot from our host. Great food!
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Tonya_h
Oct 18, 2023
Enjoyable way to see and taste Perugia - A fun way to explore Perugia culture and history through it's food. It was a pleasure meeting fellow tourists and sampling wine, beer, olive oil, cheese, meats, pasta, chocolate and gelato. Our guide was enthusiastic and full of information.
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Stephen_b
Sep 25, 2023
Eat your heart out - Susan was an amazing and very knowledgeable tour leader who was passionate about her city and the terrific local foods available. The small group size made the tour personable and all questions were answered and the other couples friendly and fun. The variety and amount of food served at different locations around the city was generous and as we walked around Perugia, Susan also enlightened us with historical facts and stories about the city.
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I6843pnkristenf
Sep 25, 2023
One of a kind experience! - Rick was amazing! He led us all across Perugia as we tried local cuisine- most of which is much harder to experience on your own. I highly recommend this tour in an effort to learn some history as well as get a full appreciation for the Perugian culture and food! Hands down it was a 10/10 experience and we ate some of the best food we have ever tried.
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Sharon_s
Sep 24, 2023
Highly recommended interesting and tasty tour! - What a fabulous tour, my husband and I have done food tours in many cities, this has been one of our favourites. This was so much more than a food tour, we also learnt so much about the beautiful Perugia. Richard was so passionate about all the places he took us to and it was lovely to bump into his wife and hear all about his entrepreneurial friends and family, we even visited Dempsey’s his son’s bar later that evening. Would highly recommend this very interesting and tasty tour!
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