Assisi

Food & Gourmet Tours

After meeting in the city's main square, you will be welcome to purchase a cup of coffe before heading out for your city walk. Throughout the city walk you will have a professional photo session in various unique places throughout Assisi, with your guide creating a personal photo album for you. Starting from the main square, your guide to tell you the stories that founded the square and the buildings that compose it, such as the ancient temple of Minerva, the Town Hall, and the frescoes. Once finished with the city center your group will decide together where to go and what to do based on your collective interests. Your choices will be the Basilica of St. Francis and the Church of St. Clare, the medieval structures and medieval lifestyles of various structures in the city and La Roca Castle, wonderful views of the city and panoramic views hidden in various alleys throughout the city, and unique off-the-map places in the city.

This is a tour for wine lovers who want to taste the features of natural and authentic wines, while trying local fare and enjoying the fresh air on Mount Subasio's slopes. On your guided tour of this family-owned, organic winery, you'll get an inside look at the full production cycle, from vineyards to bottle. Then, you'll taste five different organic wines, each paired with hot bruschetta, a selection of typical Norcia salami and local cheeses with jams and organic balsamic vinegar.  * The pickup and drop-off is not included.

Uncover the secrets of the Italian cuisine on your travels through Assisi in the company of a local chef who will share with you their family recipes which have been passed down through generations. Start your experience with a visit to the local market. Soak up the unique atmosphere of an Italian food market and learn how to recognize the best products by sight.  When you return to your cook’s home, attend a private cooking demo where your cook will share the secrets of her family cookbook while preparing one of the dishes right in front of you. Sit at an authentic Italian table and enjoy a 4-course seasonal menu including starters, pasta, main course with a side dish, and dessert. Sip on your choice of water, red or white wine, or coffee. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Picnic in the vineyards of a family farm and wine producer, located just 875 yards (800 meters) from the Basilica of Saint Francis, one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy. The Mencarelli family has been producing fine wines and extra virgin olive oil for decades, and on this 2.5 hour lunch tour you will walk through their deep green vineyards, and learn about the wonderful world of Umbrian wines. A guided wine tating makes you know the production. All around will be blue sky, ripe grapes, dusky olive groves, and centuries-old oak trees. Armed with a complimentary map, stop at information boards to learn more about wine and viticulture. Then, under the veranda of the vineyards, a picnic basket will be waiting just for you! Enjoy a glass of SAIO Assisi wine and sample typical Perugia bread, with extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese, cured meats from the Subasio Mountains, traditional Umbria Torta al Testo (a salty cheese bread), and Umbrian cookies. All wine glasses, place mats, plates and cutlery will be provided.

Learn about the differences between conventional and organic wines during this tasting activity. Sample several delicious local kinds of cheese paired with organic wine. Taste the wines from one of the oldest organic wineries in Assisi, where you will learn about its history and winemaking. See the fifty-year-old vineyards and enjoy a stroll through the grounds and olive groves. During the tasting, learn the main differences between the organic and conventional winemaking process and taste 5 Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT organic wines, paired with different traditional plates, like warm bruschetta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cheeses with jams and balsamic vinegar, and typical Umbrian desserts. the Umbrian kitchen. As you sip on your wine, enjoy beautiful views of the valley and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

Learn to cook like a local in a typical countryside home in Assisi and get hands-on help preparing your own lunch or dinner from a local chef. Enter the home of your cook and teacher. Learn to prepare a refined menu of Umbrian and Italian recipes, using fresh produce and raw materials from the local market. Start the lesson by learning how to prepare the dough for ravioli, which are dumplings composed of a filling sealed between two layers of thin pasta dough. Once the work is completed, enjoy a meal which includes also an appetizer and a second course in a relaxed atmosphere with your friends, family, and your host. Learn how to combine the local recipes with fine Italian wine, which you will taste. After the lesson, receive a copy of all the recipes prepared so you can replicate the dishes for your friends and family back home.

Meet your guide in the heart of Assisi at wine o’clock then head to a nearby tavern where your cultural adventure awaits. At the tavern, which is bursting with traditional charm, enjoy a tasting session of three different types of local wine. As you taste the wines, listen to your guide share their knowledge and learn about the variety of regional grapes and what makes them special compared to other parts of Italy. The wine will be accompanied by a selection of cold cuts and cheeses, perfectly paired to match the flavors and tones of the wines. As you enjoy the array of food and wine, engage in conversation with your guide and listen to tales of Italian history as well as local legends and medieval myths. Through your guide’s narration, discover what life in Assisi was like throughout the ages as well as the modern day. At the end of an unforgettable experience, receive a free bottle of local wine and a professional photo taken during the session.

Follow your guide through untouched landscapes in the verdant valleys of Umbria on this day trip from Florence. Uncover the rich art, history, culture, and spirituality of this region as you visit Assisi, Trevi, and Montefalco. Be picked up at your accommodation in Florence and relax as your driver transports you to the medieval town of Assisi. See monks in long brown robes roaming the streets and bands of pilgrims walking the country roads on their way to venerate St. Francesco, who was born and buried here. Take in breathtaking views of Umbria in the ancient hillside town of Trevi. Step back in time as you explore its streets and admire its Romanesque churches. Continue to a winery in the charming region of Montefalco to try some wines produced from locally grown Sagrantino grapes. Let your sommelier guide you through the complex flavors. Watch a live cooking show and try a delectable three-course lunch paired with wine. Return to your accommodation in Florence.