Perugia, Italy

Perugia

A hilltop Umbrian city famous for its chocolate.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Perugia

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Corso Vannucci and visit the National Gallery of Umbria.
  2. AfternoonGo underground through the Rocca Paolina, a buried medieval street.
  3. EveningJoin the evening passeggiata on the Corso and have dinner in the old town.

Day 2

Visit Assisi, half an hour away, or Lake Trasimeno.

What to eat

Perugina chocolates and torta al testo flatbread.

Local tips

Make the most of Perugia

Beat the crowds

Perugia is a lively student city: calm in the morning, busy on Corso Vannucci in the evening.

Best photo spot

The view over the Umbrian hills from the Carducci gardens at the end of the main street, best at sunset.

Getting there

A small driverless minimetro connects the station and car parks with the hilltop centre.

Don't miss nearby

Assisi, about 30 minutes away, and Lake Trasimeno to the west.

Good to know

Perugia is known for chocolate and holds a big chocolate festival in autumn. The underground Rocca Paolina is a hidden medieval street beneath the city.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Perugia

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Plan your visit

Getting to Perugia

Getting there

  • Perugia Airport (PEG)10 km away
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)125 km away
  • Florence115 km away
  • Rome135 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Perugia: good to know

Is Perugia worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A hilltop Umbrian city famous for its chocolate.

How many days do you need in Perugia?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Perugia?

You can visit all year. Perugia is a lively student city: calm in the morning, busy on Corso Vannucci in the evening.

How do you get to Perugia?

The nearest airport is Perugia Airport (PEG), about 10 km away. A small driverless minimetro connects the station and car parks with the hilltop centre.

What is there to see near Perugia?

Nearby hidden places include Orvieto (49 km), Montepulciano (50 km) and Civita di Bagnoregio (58 km).

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