About this tour
Spend four hours in Perugia exploring the local market's seasonal bounty alongside a Cesarina host, then cook and eat a three-course meal in her home. You'll learn which produce matters to regional cooking, handle ingredients as locals do, and sit down with other travellers to eat pasta, starter and dessert whilst drinking local wine. It's less about tourism and more about understanding how Italian families actually eat.
Highlights
- Navigate Perugia's market with your host, discussing seasonal produce
- Understand ingredient selection and quality through a local's eyes
- Prepare and eat three courses in a family kitchen
- Taste authentic Umbrian dishes from your host's family recipes
- Share the table with fellow food-focused travellers
- Take home an official Cesarine shopping bag
What to expect
Your host will take you through the market first, stopping at stalls to talk about what's fresh, what's worth buying, and why certain ingredients matter for the day's cooking. Back at her home, you'll move straight into the kitchen where she'll walk you through preparing a starter and pasta course, with tiramisu for dessert. Expect to have your hands involved—peeling, stirring, tasting. Lunch or dinner happens at a shared table with the other guests; conversation is part of the meal, not background noise. Wine and water come with it, plus coffee after.
Good to know
The market tour happens in the morning or early afternoon depending on booking. Wear comfortable shoes for standing and walking. Public transport is nearby if you need it. The experience suits all fitness levels. Dietary requirements should be mentioned when booking.
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