Perugia
Perugia sits on a ridge above the Tiber valley, with an Etruscan arch, a medieval main square and a university town's evenings. It is also the most practical base in Umbria, with trains, buses and an airport close by. These pages cover the old town, where to stay, how to get up the hill without a car and where to go next.
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Best Day Trips from Perugia, by Train, Bus or Car
Assisi, Spello, Gubbio, Lake Trasimeno, Orvieto and more: the best day trips from Perugia, how to get there and which ones work without a car.
Perugia Without a Car: Minimetrò, Escalators, Buses
How to get up to Perugia's old town by Minimetrò and escalators, how trains and regional buses connect, and how to reach the city from the airport.
Things to Do in Perugia: Old Town Sights and Tips
What to see in Perugia's old town, from Piazza IV Novembre to the Rocca Paolina, how long to stay and how to plan the climb up without a car.
Where to Stay in Perugia: Best Areas Compared
Old town, Corso Garibaldi, near the station or out in the countryside: which part of Perugia suits your trip, with tips on parking and stairs.
Other sections
Assisi
How to visit the Basilica of St Francis, what else to see in Assisi, and how to get there from Perugia by train, bus or car.
Hill towns and lakes
Orvieto, Gubbio, Spello, Bevagna, Spoleto, Norcia and Lake Trasimeno: what each place is like, what to see and how to fit it into a trip.
Food and wine
What to eat in Umbria, which wines to try, and where truffles and olive oil fit in: a practical guide for travellers who like to eat well.
Festivals and culture
Umbria's festival year, Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate for visitors, Renaissance art and music, and how the European Capital of Culture title works.
Plan your trip
A seven-day Umbria itinerary, how to choose an agriturismo, and walking the Way of St Francis: the practical side of travelling in Umbria.