Pérouse, capitale de l'Ombrie, est située sur les collines de la rive droite du Tibre. Au départ de la Piazza IV Novembre, centre historique de la ville, vous découvrirez la cathédrale San Lorenzo. La visite se poursuivra ensuite par une promenade dans les rues médiévales et l'observation des remparts de Rocca Paolina, symbole de la puissance du pape Paul III. La visite se poursuivra jusqu'à la fontaine Maggiore, construite en 1278. Notre guide vous présentera l'histoire des artisans et leur rôle, comme l'indique une inscription latine de la fontaine. Composée de multiples iconographies, elle compte 50 bas-reliefs et 24 statues. Notre prochaine étape sera le Palazzo dei Priori, siège du gouvernement de la ville au Moyen Âge. Nous explorerons ce bâtiment gothique et, à l'entrée, nous remarquerons le griffon et le lion.
Led by your local guide, this tour will let you enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of Umbria and meet the hidden craftspeople around Perugia’s historical center. You will step into a unique Deruta-style ceramic store, where you will meet a local artisan who will host an exclusive hand-painted ceramic demonstration. She will introduce you to the beauty of this detail-oriented, centuries-old craft and show you her latest creations. You will then head to the last remaining chocolate-making laboratory in town. Once there, you’ll have a premium guided tasting which will also include a Q&A session on the chocolate world. This immersive experience perfectly blends craftsmanship, fun, and tasting delights, making it a truly memorable day in Perugia. - Duration: Approximately 4 hours, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Groups go from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 10 people - Take part in a hand-painted ceramic demonstration session - Enjoy a guided tasting of single origin chocolates
Led by your local guide, this tour offers an engaging way to explore Perugia’s historical center away from the crowds, while introducing you to the fascinating medieval craft of candle making. You will step into one of the still active medieval candle-making workshops in town where you will meet a real master candle maker. He will show you how he continues using ancient techniques passed down by his family and how, by molding beeswax, his unique creations come to life. Through several hands-on and visual examples, you will learn more about wax and why his candles are nowadays chased by renowned movie productions from all around the world. The tour will end with a wine light lunch including a delicious charcuterie board with cheeses and Umbrian specialties. This experience is a combo of fun, creativity and good food. - Duration: About 3 hours, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 6 participants - A fun medieval candle making demo - A mouthwatering wine light lunch.
