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Perugia Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Perugia tours and things to do in the heart of green Umbria: wander the medieval lanes and Corso Vannucci of the hilltop old town, descend into the underground Rocca Paolina, make a pilgrimage to Assisi and the Basilica of St Francis, taste the city’s famous Baci chocolate, sip Umbrian wine and hunt for truffles, and drift on Lake Trasimeno. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Sunset tours in Perugia
Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Good for families in Perugia
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
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Explore Perugia by interest
Whatever brings you to Perugia — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
What to see
Top attractions in Perugia
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Corso Vannucci
Old town heart.
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Assisi
St Francis.
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Baci Chocolate
Perugina.
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Lake Trasimeno
Islands & shore.
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Rocca Paolina
Underground city.
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Umbrian Wine
Vineyards & truffle.
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Gubbio
Medieval town.
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Fontana Maggiore
Medieval fountain.
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30 min awayAssisi
St Francis.
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45 min awayGubbio
Medieval town.
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30 min awayLake Trasimeno
Lake & islands.
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Umbria awayWine Country
Vineyards & truffle.
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Center awayOld Town
Medieval hilltop.
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City awayPerugina
Chocolate factory.
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Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Perugia visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm and green — ideal for touring Umbria.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and busy, with festivals like Umbria Jazz.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Golden light and the truffle and grape harvest.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cool and quiet, with Eurochocolate in autumn.
For chocolate
October brings the Eurochocolate festival.
Best overall
April to June and September to October are ideal.
One day
The old town, Assisi and chocolate.
Two days
Add underground Perugia and wine.
Three days
Add Gubbio, Spello and Lake Trasimeno.
For history
The old town and Assisi.
For food
Chocolate, wine and truffle tours.
For towns
Umbria’s hill towns and lake.
On foot
The old town is best explored on foot.
Minimetro
A small automated metro links the hill to parking.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach Assisi, the towns and the lake.
By car
A car reaches Umbria’s hill towns and vineyards.
Where to stay
Stay in the historic old town on the hill.
Euro
Italy uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
Old town
Take a walking tour along Corso Vannucci.
Assisi
Book a day trip to the Basilica of St Francis.
Chocolate
Tour the Perugina factory for tastings.
Underground
Explore the buried Rocca Paolina fortress.
Wine & truffle
Join a countryside wine and truffle tour.
Good shoes
The hilltop streets are steep — wear flat shoes.
Walking tours
Popular old town tours sell out — book ahead.
Assisi trips
Day trips fill up — reserve early.
Chocolate tours
Perugina tours fill up — book ahead.
Wine & truffle
Small tours fill up — reserve early.
Town tours
Umbrian town tours fill up — book ahead.
Festival season
Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate are busiest — book ahead.
Walking tour
Around €20–45 for an old town walking tour.
Assisi trip
About €45–90 for an Assisi day trip.
Chocolate tour
Roughly €35–65 for a chocolate tour and tasting.
Wine & truffle
Around €60–110 for a wine and truffle tour.
Town tour
About €55–100 for an Umbrian towns day trip.
How to save
Join group walking and wine tours to save.
When to visit
Perugia through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Apr–Jun
- Best for
- Touring.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Jul–Aug
- Best for
- Festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Sep–Oct
- Best for
- Harvest & chocolate.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Nov–Mar
- Best for
- Quiet & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.
People also ask
Perugia travel FAQ
What are the best tours in Perugia?
The highest-rated experiences are the old town, a trip to Assisi, a chocolate tour, and Umbrian wine.
What should I book in advance in Perugia?
Reserve old town tours, Assisi trips and chocolate tours ahead, especially in festival season.
How many days do I need in Perugia?
One day covers the highlights, and two to three let you add wine and hill towns.
Is Perugia worth visiting?
Yes — it is a beautiful hilltop city and the gateway to green Umbria.
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
April to June and September to October offer the most pleasant weather.
Why is Perugia famous for chocolate?
It is home to Perugina and the iconic Baci chocolates.
Is Perugia good for families?
Yes — the chocolate, lake and hill towns make it great for families.
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