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Your trip to Perúgia.

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Perúgia – Úmbria Destination Úmbria Capital

How to get there

Aeroporto di Roma-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci (FCO) Fiumicino · 200 km
Aeroporto Internazionale dell'Umbria - Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (PEG) Perugia · 15 km
Perugia (Fontivegge) Perugia · 3 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. The most used airport is Rome–Fiumicino (FCO). From Rome the train takes about 2h30 to 3h, typically with a change in Foligno or Terontola; from Florence, about 2h. From Fontivegge station the Minimetrò goes up to the historic centre. Perúgia's small airport (PEG) has few European flights.

How many days

A full day covers the historic centre, the Galleria Nazionale and the Collegio del Cambio. With two days you can include the Basilica di San Pietro, the Ipogeo dei Volumni and a relaxed evening on Corso Vannucci. Perúgia also serves as a base for Assis, about 20 minutes by train.

When to go

April to June and September to October usually offer better weather for the slopes. In July the city typically hosts Umbria Jazz, and in October Eurochocolate; at those times accommodation is more in demand. Winter is cold and damp, with short days.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The historic centre is a ZTL (limited traffic zone), closed to outside cars. Those arriving by car leave their vehicle in car parks such as Piazza Partigiani and go up via the escalators of the Rocca Paolina. From the station, the Minimetrò takes you to the centre in a few minutes.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Perúgia

Morning
Piazza IV Novembre and Galleria Nazionale
Start at the Fontana Maggiore and the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo in Piazza IV Novembre. Then enter the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria in the Palazzo dei Priori to see the Perugino and Pinturicchio rooms.
Afternoon
Collegio del Cambio and Pozzo Etrusco
Have lunch around 12:30–14:30 near Corso Vannucci. See the Sala delle Udienze of the Collegio del Cambio and go down to the Pozzo Etrusco in Piazza Danti, behind the cathedral.
Late afternoon
Arco Etrusco and Rocca Paolina
Go down Via Ulisse Rocchi to the Arco Etrusco. On the way back, head to Piazza Italia and walk along Via Bagliona, inside the Rocca Paolina, via the escalators.
Evening
Corso Vannucci
Join the locals' promenade on Corso Vannucci and have dinner from 19:30–20:00, enjoying truffle, cured meats and wine from Úmbria.

2 days in Perúgia

Day 1

Morning
Centre and Galleria Nazionale
Fontana Maggiore, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo and the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, at a relaxed pace, in the Palazzo dei Priori.
Afternoon
Collegio del Cambio and Pozzo Etrusco
After lunch, visit the Collegio del Cambio and the Pozzo Etrusco, along with the house-museum of the Palazzo Sorbello.
Late afternoon
Oratorio di San Bernardino
Go down Via dei Priori to Piazza San Francesco and the Oratorio di San Bernardino. Sit on the square's lawn with the students.
Evening
Dinner in the center
Return to Corso Vannucci and dine at a trattoria on one of the side streets.

Day 2

Morning
Ipogeo dei Volumni
Take a taxi or the train to Ponte San Giovanni and visit the Ipogeo dei Volumni and the Necropoli del Palazzone.
Afternoon
Basilica di San Pietro
Back in the centre, go down Corso Cavour to the Basilica di San Pietro, with its carved choir and the Orto Medievale.
Late afternoon
Arco Etrusco and Rocca Paolina
Climb up to the Arco Etrusco in Piazza Fortebraccio and walk through the Rocca Paolina to the Giardini Carducci, with views over the valley.
Evening
Last night
Dine in the historic centre and try Perúgia chocolate, a local tradition.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get from the train station to the centre of Perúgia?

By the Minimetrò, which departs near Fontivegge station and arrives at Pincetto station in the historic centre in a few minutes. There are also city buses.

Is Perúgia a good base for visiting Assis?

Yes. The regional train takes about 20 minutes to Assis station in Santa Maria degli Angeli, and from there a bus goes up to the centre.

How long does it take from Rome to Perúgia by train?

About 2h30 to 3h, usually with a change in Foligno or Terontola. Confirm times and connections before buying.

What is Eurochocolate?

It is a chocolate festival that usually fills the centre of Perúgia in October. Perúgia has a tradition of chocolate production. Confirm dates and the programme.

Can you drive a car in the centre of Perúgia?

No. The centre is a ZTL, closed to outside cars. Use the lower car parks and the escalators or the Minimetrò.

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