Old Town Perugia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Old Town Perugia
Popular places to visit

Piazza IV Novembre
Located in the heart of Perugia, this small square is surrounded by some of the town’s most impressive landmarks.

Corso Vannucci
Learn about the local history of Perugia with a stop at Corso Vannucci. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

National Gallery of Umbria
Discover Umbria’s cultural treasures at its most comprehensive art gallery, where centuries-old works of art bring the past to life.

Roman Aqueduct
Stroll along the top of an ancient waterway, now a picturesque path that cuts through the heart of Perugia’s old town.

Arco Etrusco
Be amazed by the size and age of Perugia’s most intact city gate, and learn about the city’s long history through its inscriptions.

Fontana Maggiore
Watch water gushing from a beautifully preserved 13th-century fountain that celebrates Perugia’s achievements and independence.
Activities

Perugia: Old Town Walking Tour, Piazza IV Novembre

Perugia: San Lorenzo Cathedral Audioguide Tour

Perugia: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour of Perugia Underground

Perugia Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Perugia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a local
Our pick of the best Old Town Perugia Hotel Deals

Sina Brufani
This is a wonderful hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Great location, great breakfast, great rooms.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Fortuna
Nearly a hidden location on a small street in Perugia. Hard to unload luggage if your car is full size, but worth it. Had to park in the huge inside the hill garage. Lovely rooms. Breakfast room has painted ceilings from the 12th century. It’s near everything! Well priced too.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Priori Secret Garden
Very good , clean and excelente location
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Sant'Ercolano
Location was very good, and easy to access the main areas of town and the min metro stations. Property was in good condition and the staff were very helpful. The only challenge was as a 190+cm (6’3) man, the washrooms and toilets were cramped. But overall, good stay and was certainly worth the ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Locanda della Posta Boutique Hotel
The staff is the best, the hotel is very clean. The beds are very comfortable. The only issue we had was the noise coming from the other room and the cleaners in the morning that were extremely loud on a Saturday early morning. There is an obvious issue with the sound proofing.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Rosetta Hotel Perugia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Perugia

Ponte d'Oddi
Ponte d'Oddi might not have many top sights, but Roman Aqueduct and Arco Etrusco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


