Etruscan Perugia & Perugina Chocolate Factory Tour with Lunch

Immerse yourself in the rich Etruscan history of Perugia and savour local culinary delights — including the iconic Perugina chocolate — with a guided walking tour of Perugia’s most spectacular sights. The moment you step through the ancient city walls, you can forget the rest of the world. 

An expert local guide will lead you through the winding streets of the city centre, offer exclusive insights at the National Museum of Archeology and treat you to an authentic Umbrian lunch at a traditional trattoria. The day will culminate at the renowned Perugina chocolate factory, where you can indulge your sweet tooth in a Perugina chocolate visit and tasting, and uncover the secrets behind the Umbrian confectionery. 

Perugia is a beautiful and entirely underrated city, full of authentic charm and incredible archaeology. When you stay at one of our villa rentals in Umbria, really delve beneath the skin of the city with this immersive walking tour experience.

Savour the culinary delights of Perugia and Perugina chocolate

Begin your day with a fresh discovery of secrets from Etruscan Perugia when you opt for this special guided walking tour. Your personal driver will transport you from your luxury villa rental in Italy to Perugia, where you’ll meet your local tour guide for an enriching adventure. Experience the city like a local as your expert guide unveils important landmarks, from the Etruscan gates and walls that still surround Perugia, to the breathtaking central piazza. 

After admiring the incredible 3rd-century walls, you'll be guided around the National Archaeological Museum. Housed in the cloisters of San Domenico convent, the museum is the most important collection of its kind in Central Italy. After a morning of exploring Perugia, enjoy a delicious lunch in a traditional osteria, where you can sample the local cuisine and Umbrian wines.

The day will then take you to the renowned Perugina chocolate factory, “Casa del Cioccolato Perugina”, just a few kilometres from the centre of Perugia. Delve into the history behind this iconic chocolate including the famous Baci Perugina, within the museum. Cap off the experience with a tasting of assorted Perugina chocolates.

If you aren’t quite ready for the experience to be over, you can also opt to add a 90-minute cooking class at the famous Scuola del Cioccolato. Each cooking class is centred around the sumptuous Perugina chocolates, including the opportunity to make your own sweet creation.

The tour will start at 9.00am when you and your guests are dropped off in Perugia. Spend three hours exploring Perugia by foot with an experienced local guide, followed by a 1-hour lunch at a local trattoria. After lunch, enjoy a 2.5-hour tour of Perugina Chocolate Factory, before being picked up by your driver. For an extra culinary experience, you have the option to include a 90-minute cooking class at the renowned Scuola del Cioccolato.

• Min. 4 persons — Max. 16 persons
• Full-day
• Available all year round
• Languages: English, Spanish, French and Italian
• Enquiries welcome for groups under four — prices may vary
• Discount for children aged 0-12
• Advance booking of 1 month recommended 
• Private transfers are mandatory; the transfer cost is dependent on your villa's location and is not included in the initial displayed price

Included in the price: A professional local guide, National Archaeological Museum visit, a 3-course lunch at a local trattoria in Perugia, and a guided tour of the Perugina chocolate factory with chocolate tasting.