Hidden Stories of Perugia: A Self Guided Audio Tour

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes

This self guided walking tour of Perugia takes you through the city's 2,500-year history, from its Etruscan origins to its medieval and papal periods.

Highlights include the Etruscan Arch, Via dell’Acquedotto, Piazza IV Novembre, and the Rocca Paolina fortress. You'll learn about local legends like mercenary captain Braccio Fortebraccio and artists Perugino and Pinturicchio. The tour also covers the city's religious relics, its connection to chocolate (including the story of Bacio Perugina), and the centuries-old rivalry with Assisi.

You’ll visit historic sites such as the Convent of San Domenico and Studio Moretti Caselli, gaining insights into the intersection of power, faith, and art in Umbria’s capital.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Food and drink
    • Transportation

    Audio supported languages

    English

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Location

    Departure point

    Piazzetta Ruggero Puletti, Perugia, 06122
    This tour starts in front of the Palazzo Gallenga Stuart building.

    End point

    National Archaeological Museum of Umbria, Piazza Giordano Bruno 10, Perugia, 06121
    This tour ends at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Umbria.

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