Taste Perugia: The Original Perugia Food Tour (All-Inclusive)
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Experience Perugia through the stories and traditions behind its food with a licensed local guide who lives in the city. On this walking tour, enjoy 10 tastings—from pastries, cheese, and cured meats to truffle pasta, olive oils, chocolate and gelato—paired with local wine and beer. Each stop is chosen for both quality and story, offering insight into the people and traditions behind what you taste. By the end, you’ll have enjoyed a complete, satisfying meal and have a deeper understanding of Umbrian cuisine. Highlights: • Led by a licensed local guide based in Perugia • 10 tastings across the historic center — enough for a full meal • All-inclusive experience with food, wine and beer • Discover the stories and traditions behind Umbrian cuisine • Walk through 2,500 years of history from Etruscan to Renaissance times • Visit one of Italy’s Top 100 artisan gelaterias
Your experience
Stop 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.
Stop 2
Enjoy a variety of typical cheeses and Umbria’s famous Prosciutto in a historic cafe linked to Umbria's rich fabric traditions.
Stop 3
Sample the ancient and nearly extinct Fagiolina del Trasimeno with tangy olive oil and Grechetto wine.
Stop 4
Step back in time while tasting Perugia's famous and lesser known chocolates at the city's oldest spice shop and general store.
What’s included
- Historical insights along the route
- 2 Wines and 1 craft beer tastings
- Licensed Local Guide
- 10 Food Tastings
Not included
- Gratuities for guides
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
Meeting and pickup
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.
Before you go
- 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
- Vegetarian options are available
- Not recommended for vegan or gluten free travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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