Best Cultural Tours in Perugia 2025

Perugia , Umbria

From $ 179.25

We will leave from Piazza Italia to walk to Rocca Paolina, an imposing Renaissance fortress. Once we have reached the historic center of Perugia, we will be able to take a coffee break with a good espresso or a cup of hot chocolate. We are in the so-called "City of Chocolate"! The most popular tourist points of interest in the city where you prefer to linger the most. Some of the most characteristic corners are via dell'Acquedotto, one of the most famous streets in the center, or the Arco Augusto, the oldest of all the walls. After a walk we will stop in front of the Fontana Maggiore, considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Finally, we will conclude the tour by observing the buildings that overlook the square, among which the Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori stand out.

Perugia , Umbria

From $ 215.10

The capital of Umbria, Perugia is located on the hills of the right bank of the Tiber. Starting in Piazza IV Novembre, which is the historic center of the city, you will find the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. The tour then continues when walking through the various medieval streets and observed the ramparts of Rocca Paolina, which displayed the power of Pope Paul III. The continuation of the tour is headed to the Maggiore fountain, which was built in 1278. Our guide will introduce you to the history of the craftsmen and their role, which a Latin inscription of the fountain is imprinted. Consisting of multiple iconographies, there are 50 bas-reliefs and 24 statues. We will be making the next stop along our tour to the Palazzo dei Priori, which is the seat of the city government in the Middle Ages. This Gothic building will be explored, and when entering, the griffin and lion will be noticed in its entrance.

Perugia , Umbria

From $ 118.31

The tour begins at the Gubbio Cathedral and the Palazzo Ducale, built by Federico da Montefeltro in the Renaissance and particularly famous for its impressive “studiolo” made of inlaid wood panels. Then follow your knowledgeable guide to the very heart of Gubbio, the marvellous square called Piazza Grande: from here you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the beautiful Umbrian countryside! Here, facing the square, you can find the most important medieval palaces in Gubbio, like the massive Palazzo dei Consoli, that is now a museum housing the Iguvine Tablets (Tabulae Iguvinae), the largest surviving text in the Umbrian language, from pre-Roman times (they are more than 2300 years old!). Discover the secrets of the medieval town, like the mystery of the so-called “doors of the dead”, and the legend of Saint Francis: according to the catholic tradition, he tamed a wolf that terrified the city… But was the wolf of Gubbio really a wild beast? Enjoy the tour and find out! This tour can be customized to meet your requests and special needs! Please contact us!