Top Assisi Food & Drink

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine with this 4-hour home cooking experience in Assisi. Visit a typical Umbrian home; get hands-on as you cook up an array of appetizers, pastas, and meat dishes; then tuck into your delicious homemade creations, accompanied local wine and dessert.

On this behind-the-scenes tour of the family-run Tili winery in Assisi, you won’t just have the chance to enjoy multiple glasses of organic, locally made wine. You’ll also go for a tour of the vineyard and facilities, will learn the ins and outs of the winemaking process, and will even enjoy a light meal, featuring bruschetta, cheese and salami with homemade preserves, and other traditional nibbles.

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Umbria on a half-day wine-tasting tour from Assisi. Travel through a landscape of ancient vineyards planted with the renowned Sagrantino grape to the village of Montefalco. Visit one of the region’s top family-run wineries for a cellar tour and tasting of local varietals, paired with a light lunch of fresh Umbrian specialties.

While on vacation, it’s sometimes nice to pack in more than one activity per day. This guided tour of a local Perugia winery paired with wine and local food product tasting is comprehensive but takes just a few hours, so you can enjoy yourself and then head to the day’s next adventure. Choose from multiple departure times to suit your schedule and enjoy tastings of wine and local products included.

Escape the crowds in Assisi and head to the scenic hillsides for a wine tasting overlooking the Umbria Valley. Connect with a local winemaking family and take a stroll through the estate’s vineyards and olive trees to enjoy the views. Then relax over an al fresco wine tasting featuring five different organic wines served with a selection of bruschette, extra-virgin olive oil, local cheeses and cold cuts, and “tozzetti” cookies.

Discover Assisi’s rich history on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow streets of old town, and learn about the city’s multilayered past as you view ancient Roman ruins and medieval buildings. Pay homage to Assisi’s famous patron saint at the Basilica of St Francis, which boasts one of Italy’s finest collections of church art. Stop as often as you like and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide. 

See the highlights of Assisi on a 3-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi), the Duomo di San Rufino, the Basilica di Santa Chiara (St Claire) and the lovely main square, Piazza del Comune. Enjoy clear views of the massive 14th-century fort, Rocca Maggiore, which sits on top of the hill. As you walk with your guide, hear about the history and cultural treasures of Assisi.

Enjoy SAIO Assisi wines and the authentic handmade food in the Vineyard of Assisi, directly where the wine is produced. We welcome you in the wine tasting room to tell you the story of our family farm, introduce the production and choose the wine you love the most for your pic nic. Following the self-guided tour in the vineyards you'll learn more about wine and viticolture. You'll reach the most panoramic place in the vineyards. You'll listen just the sounds of nature and the unique view of Assisi and Saint Francis basilica is just a stone's throw away from you. Both young and old will find the walk an easy and enjoyable one. You have a bottle of your favourite wine paired with handmade food for your pic nic lunch. The walk back will be perfect to take your last photos to remember the experience.

Perfect for foodies and wine enthusiasts, this private tour, hosted at a family-run winery and balsamic vinegar producer, offers a glimpse into Italy’s culinary traditions. Following pickup at your Assisi hotel, head to the facility, and go for a behind-the-scenes tour of both winemaking and vinegar-making areas. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy generous pours of wine alongside traditional nibbles like cheese, salami, just-baked bruschetta, and local olive oil.

If you want always to understand how to recognize an high quality extra virgin olive oil: this is the tour for you! You will visit secular olive groves and discover the differences between organic and conventional farming. Then you will attend a private guided tasting of different extra virgin olive oils and understand the true features of the real "green gold" of Umbria vs the massive production olive oil. During the tasting you will taste also several organic wines made always by Tili winery ( minimum 5 wines) paired with hot bruschette , a selection of local cheeses and salami and umbrian homemade biscotti. We can organize for you on request the pick up and drop off from the Assisi city center or local hotels for a fixed rate.

Enrich your knowledge of Italian food and culture on a tour of an olive oil production site in the Umbrian hills. Tour an olive orchard and traditional oil mill with a guide to learn how “green gold” has been manufactured for generations. Complete your tour with a light lunch, including an olive oil and wine tasting.

Winery tours and tastings can get a bit predictable, so add a dollop of fun with this wine-themed treasure hunt through the vineyards. Each bottle holds a clue leading you to the final prize. Celebrate with a tasting of five organic wines paired with local cheese, charcuterie, bruschetta, and sweet tozzetti. The convenient round-trip transfer leaves you free to imbibe without having to take the wheel.

The Assisi wine region is one of the most diverse in Umbria, producing a wide selection of red, white, and rosé wines. On this tour, gain a fascinating insight into Assisi’s winemaking history as you visit one of its oldest organic wineries. After exploring the winery and vineyards, enjoy a guided tasting of Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT organic wines, paired with typical Umbrian foods.

Immerse in the essence of Italian food and hospitality on this exclusive cooking course in a private home. Choose between lunch or dinner sessions, then join your host to prepare three regional signature dishes—the Italian way, from scratch. Finally, sit down and enjoy your culinary masterworks, washed down with wine, Italian coffee, and great conversation.

Visit a traditional Assisi winery, and meet family winemakers who have perfected their craft. Sample organic wines and olive oils as your host sheds light on the subtle flavors at play, and learn what makes Assisi’s and Umbria’s local produce so special. Make Italian focaccia bread, ravioli, and vegetarian pizza using fresh, seasonal ingredients during a hands-on cooking class, then savor your meal with delicious Assisi wines.

This is not simply a tour but a travel experience between notions for wine, amazing territories and time in good company. A certified sommelier at your disposal for an entire afternoon and add to this the wineries you are going to visit are not just wine producer but close friends of us to let you enjoy a unique friends and family atmosphere.

Heighten your knowledge of Italian cuisine during a private market tour and cooking class in Assisi. Designed with food lovers in mind, this experience lets you overcome the language barrier and discover lesser-known produce at a market, and guarantees the undivided attention of your guide. Plus, you can choose between an afternoon or evening start time to suit your schedule.

See local artisans at work and visit their traditional workshops during this tour of the medieval town of Assisi. Taste locally produced extra virgin olive oil and wine during this walking tour, led by a local guide. Learn about handcrafted leather, pottery, and glass during this small group tour that explores the hometown of St. Francis of Assisi.

Designed for families, this afternoon cooking class for children is a fun activity where your little ones can help make some typical Italian dishes such as pizza and cookies, while you relax. A professional chef will guide your kids during this experience. The children receive a certificate at the end of class. Parents can also book a tour of Todi while their kids cook.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do. Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

Thanks to this tour you can go back in time and visit our land in complete relaxation and tranquility. The itinerary will include a visit by carriage of the Hovel and the Leprosarium. Everything will be enriched by a very good and tasty picnic immersed in a vineyard under a pergola located on the slopes of the Basilica of San Francesco.