Things To Do

Al Mangiar Bene

One of our favorite Umbrian restaurants nestled in Perugia's historic city center

Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916

Street food! Maura's favorite sandwich in Perugia (and maybe the world)

Osteria Il Gufo

La Bottega di Perugia

Ristorante Dal Mi' Cocco

Testone

Elfo pub Perugia

Pub grub and a wide selection of beers

Il Gelato di Mastro Cianuri

Gelato across from Maura's favorite porchetta stand

Lick

Unusual (but delicious) gelato flavors

Santino Panetteria Pasticceria - Perugia centro

Our go-to bakery in Perugia (near the gelato store and porchetta stand)

National Gallery of Umbria

In Perugia's main square, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria houses a collection from the Umbrian school of painting from the 13th through 19th centuries.

Etruscan Highlights

Etruscan arch, Etruscan well, Etruscan city walls

Rocca Paolina

A 16th century papal fortress

Assisi

Historic Assisi is 30-minute drive from Perugia and has stunning churches and piazzas worth seeing if you have down time during the weekend.

Tenuta Castelbuono

Call ahead for a guided tour and wine tasting. The town closest to this vineyard, Bevagna, is also beautiful with delicious food. We recommend small, family-run restaurant Antiche Sere.

Spoleto

Spoleto, another nearby Umbrian hill town, which dates back to 200 BC, is a 45-minute drive. The cathedral is worth a visit, as is the Roman aqueduct Ponte delle Torri.