Guided Tour of Città delle Pieve

Discover the magnificent, picturesque alleys of the native town of the famous Pietro Perugino

Why not come and see Città della Pieve with its vibrant artistic heritage and luxurious landscapes with our expert guides, who will show you the most interesting and must-see places? Discover the Oratorio di San Bartolomeo and admire the evocative fresco ‘La Crocifissione’ by Jacopo di Mino del Pellicciaio, a painting better known as ‘Il Pianto degli Angeli’ in Sienese Gothic style. Note the sad expressions of the stylized angels that surround the figure of Christ and the peculiar colours of the sky. In the main square of the village, stop to admire the Cathedral of the martyrs S. Gervasio and S. Protasio. While it is simple and sobre in style on the outside, inside its majesty and refinement are quite astonishing. Here you can also see some frescoes by Pomarancio, Perugino and other artists. You’ll also see the 16th-century Palazzo della Corgna in the historic centre of Città della Pieve and its beautiful frescoes by Pomarancio and Salvio Savini. Inside the Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi you’ll have amazing chance to see the spectacular fresco ‘L’adorazione dei Magi’ (The Adoration of the Magi) by Perugino, one of his greatest masterpieces. At the highest point of the little town you can see Rocca Perugina, with its imposing towers and the ancient Torre del Vescovo, fascinating, imposing monuments that attest to the town’s mighty and ancient heritage. Walking in the beautiful alleyways of Città della Pieve, you might even find yourself in the magical Vicolo Baciadonne, whose striking characteristic is its 50-60 cm width, considered the narrowest in Italy.

Plan

1
Oratorio di San Bartolomeo
2
Fortezza dei Perugini
3
Duomo dei SS Gervasio e Protasio
4
Palazzo della Corgna
5
Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi
6
Torre del Vescovo
7
Vicolo Baciadonne

Recommended clothing

We will be moving mostly on foot so we recommend comfortable clothing, sun glasses or a hat for the sun in warmer times of year, and a anorak or a warm hat in the colder seasons.

Included

Certified guide.

Not included

Entrance tickets to paid sites or museums are not included. Entry will never be obligatory and we will agree any visits involving entrance fees with you in advance.
Snacks or various accessories are not included (such as audio guides).

Time

The activity will last about 2.5 – 3 hours, depending on the pace of the group and the availability of the guide.

Languages

Italian
English
German
Spanish
French
Dutch
Russian

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Children

This activity is also suitable for children.

Pet policy

You can enjoy this experience in the company of your four-legged friend.

Requirements

Get ready to learn and have fun.

Impaired mobility

The activity is also suitable for people with motor or other disabilities. In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Additional information

This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return.
We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

You can enjoy this experience in any kind of weather. Some points of interest, however, may be outdoors, so it might not be possible to visit them on bad weather days. The guide will evaluate the weather conditions 48 hours before your tour and, in the event that some monuments/attractions cannot be visited, we will notify you promptly. You can choosewhether to proceed with the tour, replace it with another activity or receive a full refund of the price paid.
This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Data sheet

Recommended clothing

We recommend comfortable clothing

Warm hat

Hat with a sun visor

Sunglasses

Windcheater/anorak

Included

Certified guide

Not included

Entrance tickets to paid sites or museums (*)

Snacks or various accessories (such as audio guides)

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 3 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian

English

French

Spanish

German

Dutch

Russian

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Requirements

Get ready to learn and have fun

Suitable for children

Provided they are accompanied by their parents

Suitable for people with motor disabilities

In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Pets are allowed

If easily managed

We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Additional information

This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return

We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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