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CASA DEL CIOCCOLATO® PERUGINA®

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Casa del cioccolato® Perugina®

In perugia chocolate... is always on stage, casa del cioccolato  perugina  .

MUSEUM - SCUOLA DEL CIOCCOLATO ®  - SHOP 

IS WAITING FOR YOU TO LIVE A UNIQUE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE

VISIT THE SITE, YOU WILL FIND THE OPENING TIMES AND DAYS

BOOK ON LINE YOUR VISIT AND/OR COURSE IN THE DEDICATED LINKS!

 for more information, contact us using the toll-free number 800800907 from 9am to 6:30pm from Monday to Saturday.

If you are abroad, you can call us at +390245467655 , or write to us on    [email protected], open from monday to saturday with the following hours 9/13 - 14/17,30., closed on wednesday and holidays, including sundays, in conjunction with holiday weekends and contingent needs, opening hours may vary., safety is a priority for us and to ensure maximum attention, the agenda may undergo some changes., reservation required.

WELCOME TO THE CASA DEL CIOCCOLATO ®

A few kilometres away from Perugia’s town centre, CASA DEL CIOCCOLATO® PERUGINA® : there is a unique place in the world awaiting you, where you’ll be able to discover the secrets to this ‘divine food’ and an extraordinary Italian establishment.

The tour starts at the Historic Museum, continues in the sweet stop of the tastings and arrives to the heart of the Factory .

If you then want to fully enjoy this magical world, the  Scuola del Cioccolato® offers Courses and Workshops for you to experiment with the distinctive qualities of chocolate yourself, along with chocolate-making techniques.

Our well-stocked gift shop provides Perugina® creations for a sweet souvenir of your visit.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

THE ENJOYING AND EXCITING MUSEUM EXPERIENCE

The second Italian corporate museum , it celebrates the history of Perugina, one of Italy’s oldest and cherished brands.

The tour starts with a short video on how chocolate is processed, while the first part of the Museum is devoted to cocoa: from its origins to the modern processing method.  

The fascinating Museum Gallery – full of images, wrappings and packaging – illustrates more than 100 years of Italian-made manufacturing with a video screen featuring all of Perugina’s TV adverts: from the first commercials to today’s ads.

A special focus is placed on the legendary Bacio Perugina® , with anecdotes, footage and records of the world-renowned chocolate of love.

TASTE THE CHOCOLATE AND VISIT THE FACTORY

The journey dedicated to taste offers visitors the exquisite TASTING of Perugina® products: this is where enjoyment, quality and authenticity of taste come together.

Have you ever tasted a Bacio Perugina® taken directly from the production line?It only happens here!It is the apotheosis of taste that reserves the meeting with the most authentic taste of quality chocolate.

Your journey continues with a visit of the Factory thanks to an overhead walkway, where you will be able to see products according to the production calendar.

LEARNING FROM THE MASTER CHOCOLATIERS

Watch the video and enter the magical world of Scuola del Cioccolato® Perugina® .

Inaugurated in 2004, the first in Italy open to the public, it captures the experience, expertise and creativity of Perugina®.

Fitted with stations with everything you need, with the tools required to process the ‘divine food’, this is a place where the privilege of creating your own chocolate is also combined with the enjoyment of sharing and the magic of feeling like a child, as you might have to get your hands dirty!   The special ingredients of the Scuola del Cioccolato ® Perugina ®, the Maestri Cioccolatieri , who every year put their passion into offering a large variety of Courses and skilfully guide all the participants, both beginners and experts, in the fascinating discovery of chocolate.

WHO IS THE SCUOLA DEL CIOCCOLATO ® PERUGINA ® FOR?

From courses for amateurs to learning-educational workshops for schools or companies up to actual Master’s in Chocolate Making carefully designed by our Master Chocolatiers, to cater to the needs of a varied public: from young chefs who have never worn an apron to aspiring professionals who want to learn the secrets and processing techniques of chocolate, such as manual tempering.

The ideal place to reply to the most common questions, like how to melt chocolate, make a glossy crunchy icing, make chocolates with your own hands or how to decorate a chocolate cake.

OUR CHOCOLATE COURSES

COME AND VISIT

The Casa del Cioccolato Perugina® is in the Perugina® factory in Viale San Sisto 207/C, Perugia , 15 minutes away from the historic city-center. 

OPENING TIMES AND COSTS

2024 time table, closed on holidays including sunday, open from monday to saturday with the following hours 9/13 - 14/17.30., closed on wednesday and holydays, including sundays, ticket costs, full ticket: €10,, discounted €8 (from 13 to 17 years of age, groups of at least 10 people, carers of disabled people and over 65 years of age)., discounted cost from 6 to 12 years of age: €5., free for children under 5 in visit with family, and disabled people., nursery school, primary €4,, lower secondary schools and upper secondary schools €5., chocolate school, course in english available upon reservation only, available every day excluding sundays and public holidays., costs available on request., for bookings and information, call +39 02 45467655  if calling from abroad or 800800907  (free of charge) if calling from italy, from monday to saturday from 9am to 6:30pm. or write  here ., from monday to saturday 9am / 1pm - 2pm / 5:30pm .

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CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS, INCLUDING SUNDAYS 

Do I need to book my visit?

Yes, Reservation is required, to avoid waiting and inefficiencies. You can book from Italy at 800 800 907 (free of charge) from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6:30pm and at +39 02 45467655  if calling from abroad. 

Do I need to book the course?

Yes, this is always a mandatory requirement, except for occasional last-minute events on site. You can book from Italy at 800800907 (free of charge) from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6:30pm and at +39 02 45467655  if calling from abroad.

Can the visit and the course take place on the same day?

Yes, in this case the booking is required for both.

Is the factory always open to the public?

It is, barring special technical needs. Moreover the factory runs according to the production calendar: as this is a highly seasonal product, there are periods of the year when only part of the factory runs or is not operational.

Are tastings always available?

Yes, they are available throughout the year.

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Perugina ® Chocolate House

On the outskirts of Perugia, Italy, there is an extraordinary place where visitors can discover and revel in all of the pleasures of chocolate.

On the outskirts of Perugia , Italy , there is an extraordinary place where visitors can discover and revel in all of the pleasures of chocolate. Welcome to the Perugina ® Chocolate House. Opened in 1997 on Perugina ® ’s 90 th  anniversary, the Chocolate House enthrals visitors and “cioccolato” connoisseurs from far and wide. CNN named the “Casa del Cioccolato” one of the top five destinations for chocolate lovers, and The New York Times listed Chocolate House as a “must-see” for anyone visiting Perugia. When you visit the Chocolate House first you’ll start with a tour of the Perugina ® Museum , the Museo Storico Perugina ® , where you’ll learn everything from how just one cocoa bean is magically transformed into rich chocolate to the roots of Perugina ® history from its start as a tiny workshop producing sugared almonds, and its rise to become a chocolate icon and Italy’s most beloved chocolate maker. Next you’ll encounter the heart of Perugina ® : the chocolate factory. A raised path reveals a glimpse into the workshop and production line. Visitors look on as the famous Italian kisses, Baci ® Perugina ® , take shape and witness the masterful skill with which craftspeople bring Perugina chocolate to life. A collection of sensations and discoveries accompanied by intense aromas make this an unforgettable experience. PERUGINA ® SCHOOL OF CHOCOLATE ABROAD
 Perugina ® School of Chocolate can also be found in the prestigious  Eataly New York  since November 2011, an innovative culinary destination and symbol of Italian food expertise and excellence, located in the heart of Manhattan.
If Italy is a stretch to far, don’t worry, there are a selection of Italian chocolate master classes to tempt you in both  Chicago and New York.  Check out the calendar of events in your local  Eataly stores  where both adults and children are guaranteed a sweet taste of Italy.

In 2015 Perugina ® School of Chocolate reached  San Paolo , giving Brazilian chocolate lovers the chance to live the extraordinary Italian experience of creating amazing chocolate treats.

Casa del Cioccolato Perugina

To visit the Wonka-esque world of Perugian chocolate, sign up for a 1¼-hour guided tour (in Italian or English, times vary) of the House of Chocolate. After visiting the museum, you'll wend your way through an enclosed sky bridge, watching as the white-outfitted Oompa Loompas, er, factory workers, go about their chocolate-creating business.

The Casa is located at Nestlé's large, nondescript factory in the outskirts of town – drive through the factory entrance, or take the bus to San Sisto (€1.50, 25 minutes).

For a really hands-on experience, book a place on a three- to four-hour chocolate-making workshop . Held at 10am and 3.30pm on Saturdays, these cost between €50 and €70 – check the website for dates and details.

Van San Sisto 207. Località San Sisto

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800 800 907

https://www.perugina.it

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A Chocolate Lover’s Visit to Perugia

Anyone who has had the pleasure of staying in Italy over Easter knows that chocolate is taken seriously here, perhaps nowhere more than Perugia , the capital of Umbria. Indeed, each October nearly one million people turn up in this hilltop city with this shared goal: to eat chocolate. 

While France, Austria, Germany, Belgium or Switzerland might each lay claim to fine chocolate traditions, it seems logical that Eurochocolate — the continent’s largest celebration of this gooiest of confections — should be held in Perugia. For this cultural capital, which sits about equidistant from Florence and Rome, is also the birthplace of the world’s most romantic cocoa-infused bonbons: the blue-foil-wrapped   Baci Perugina . These dark chocolates envelope a heart of gianduia , speckled with chopped hazelnuts and crowned with a whole hazelnut. 

Tour the Perugina factory 

Get your chocolate bearings with a  tour of the Perugina factory , on the outskirts of the city, where these treats are still made today. Here at the  Casa del Cioccolato , you will start with a tour of the museum, learning how a cocoa bean is transformed into rich chocolate, and also about the early days of Italy’s most famous chocolatier. 

In early 20th century Italy, the odds were stacked against women entrepreneurs, but Luisa Spagnoli   created not only her eponymous clothing company but also the Perugina chocolate factory. Walking through the factory today, you’ll see the workshop and production line in action, watching tiny chocolates fly by at 1,500 per minute. In a setting far lovelier than any Willy Wonka dreamed up, and with no sign of Oompa Loompas, you’ll learn how the Baci — Italian for kisses — have been made for the past 98 years. 

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Baci Chocolate: Amazing Perugina Chocolate Factory – Perugia

A visit to Italy consists of visiting Vatican City, the Colosseum, or maybe following my Italian Volleyball Travel Guide . There’s no doubt that those places mentioned are unique and worth seeing. I will talk about one of those places considered off the beaten path: Perugia . Perugia is well known for its Umbria Jazz and for being the town that hosts Eurochocolate, but talking about chocolate, Perugia’s best thing to try is the finest Perugina Chocolate Factory: Baci Chocolate .

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Perugia: the town of the Perugina Chocolate Factory and Baci Chocolate

Piazza IV Novembre – Perugia, Italia

Perugia is located in the region of Umbria, right in the center of Italy. This city, just two hours away from Rome by Flixbus , is an important destination for international college students. The University of Perugia is one of the Italian universities that receive the highest amount of international students. For this reason, you will find a small city always busy with vibrant nightlife in the middle of the hills. Close to Perugia, you can also find the Frasassi Caves if you are looking for something different.

The first time I heard about Perugia was when I was still a Bachelor’s student. As many of you already know, I majored in Foreign Languages and Italian was one of the languages I studied. When I went as an exchange student to FIU in Mami, I heard first about this city. My Italian professor is from a town near Perugia, and she was the first to teach us about Perugia, Umbria, and of course, Baci Perugina chocolates!

Arriving in the city of Perugina Chocolate Factory

After taking Italian at FIU, I always knew that the first town I needed to visit in Italy was Perugia. In the end, it happened without planning it. I was visiting a friend in Slovenia and planning to go to Norway afterward. When planning my route, I realized it was way cheaper to catch a plane from Italy. That’s when I decided to go to Italy, spend a few days there, and then fly to Norway.

Since I knew I was going to Italy, I decided to use those days to do something I always wanted: to watch an Italian volleyball match live. I looked at the game’s schedule and realized that I wanted to see Perugia’s team playing and that it was perfect because it wasn’t that far from Rome to catch the plane.

I traveled from Ljubljana to Perugia by bus; it took about 9 hours. First, I changed to Venice and Bologna before finally arriving in Perugia. I had booked a night at a hostel there called Little Italy (highly recommended!) and it was a little odyssey to finally arrive because they messed up my booking and its reception close at night. My love for Perugia started in a pretty chaotic way!

After spending two days there in November 2015, I c those go back to Perugia in July 2016 to celebrate my birthday there. I went back there and did one of the things I wanted to do the most, visiting the Baci Perugina Chocolate Museum .

Casa del Cioccolato Perugina (Perugina Chocolate Factory) – Baci Chocolate :

The factory/museum is located right outside Perugia in a town called San Sisto . From the center of Perugia, you just need to take one bus (you can check bus times here ) that takes you right in front of the factory. (It might be A or  I from Piazza Italia ). The tour price is 9€, and you can choose Italian or English. I picked mine in Italian.

For making the tour, you need to make a reservation in advance at the Baci Perugina Chocolate Factory website, where you will have to write down all your information and choose an hour to attend. Once you have done that, you will need to be in the museum 10 minutes before of the time selected for the tour.

Check more information about the Perugina Chocolate Factory on TripAdvisor .

The Baci Chocolate Museum has memorabilia that help understand the factory’s history and development. They also show the advertisement used by Perugina during the years on a video filled with TV commercials. Once you have seen that, the tour’s best part is seeing the Perugina chocolate factory line from above. At this point, you can’t take pictures or videos. You can smell all the Baci chocolate produced when you enter that cold hallway. It feels just like paradise!

The little love messages inside the Baci chocolate

Baci Chocolate: The “Sad” Ending at the Perugina Chocolate Factory…

They gave Perugina Perugina chocolate and the end of the tour.

At the end of the tour, the tour guide will explain a little about the Baci chocolates originally produced by Perugina Chocolate Factory and the ones they are making in the factory now that belong to Nestlé. After she finishes the explanation you are free to taste all the chocolate you want!

Bacione Chocolate Model – holds the Guinness record for being the world’s most giant chocolate.

The tour lasts around an hour and 15. It is in the tempting souvenir shop. You can buy a kilogram bag filled with Baci Perugina chocolates for around 36€ . I couldn’t help it and I bought half a kg. Also, I visited the factory on my barely, there was no better gift than some chocolates for me!

Chocolate School inside the Perugina chocolate factory

The floor is filled with the little love messages that the chocolate con,tain.

Oh the happiness of having half a kg of chocolate on your birthday!

If you go to Italy, definitely make a stop in Perugia and the Perugina chocolate factory!

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Girl, you really went a long way to get to Perugia – so many planes and buses! 😀 But seeing this, I bet it was worth it 😉

Yeah, It was a little tough to get there from Ljubljana! But totally worth it! In fact is my favorite place in Italy so far!

I have had similar travel experiences. I am a single woman who has traveled solo since 2004. I’m so happy to hear that you have normal human emotions when being out there exposed. I hear you and applaud you. You are brave and will have a lifetime of memories. Do you stay in hostels? They are a great way to meet people. You should look into teaching English abroad. That would be a great way to travel and get paid for it!! Good luck my dear. Where is your next adventure? Maybe I’ll go with you!! Be safe.

Thanks for commenting! I actually have a TEFL certificate but have not been successful on finding job abroad. Im actually living in Spain and pursuing my masters. I always stay in hostels (or try to!) I’m still figuring out which will be my next adventure, but so far I’m doing great here in Spain!

True but thanks to her am planning to go… let’s see my experience Hi Brenda thanks for sharing… I’ll let you know if my experience in Perugia when I visit…I hope it’s not so expensive

Vellante William

Not a good experience. We called a day earlier to book the cooking class. Upon registering, we learned that there was no cooking class; so we took the tour. The tour guide decided to start the tour by educating the audience that there are classes and tours, we were all on the tour, but the people here for the class were liars. What gives, just give the tour, no reason to degrade the paying guests. Hoping to find the Nestles president through my contacts to let him/her know about their wacked tour guide.

I never knew a thing about the cooking classes when I went to do the tour. I did it because it was something I wanted to do for long and this is my honest review. I am really sorry you had that experience.

Kyle Studstill

Always great to hear more about these under-explored cities! ??

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I have to admit, I would be tempted too, and at that price would be bringing chocolate home.

Ray Clifford

This is the best gift you could have given yourself on your birthday! A visit to this place, which does not figure in most of the travel itineraries but surprises you with its chocolate heritage and could be a mecca for the chocoholics.

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Day Trip: Perugia Private Tour with Lunch and Perugina Chocolate House

• Entrance ticket to Perugina Chocolate House
• Private tour guide
• Guided visit to the Perugina Chocolate House
• Entry/Admission - Casa del Cioccolato Perugina
• Piazza Partigiani, 06121 Perugia PG, Italy
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
• Piazza IV Novembre

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• 1 Perugia Cathedral Stop: 3 hours See details Pass by Piazza IV Novembre
• 2 Casa del Cioccolato Perugina Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included See details
• You'll return to the starting point

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• janicac2019 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Misleading and total rip off We were promised a tour 3 hour tour around the factory- and what we got was the standard 1 hr tour. On the day the factory was not operational( they do not work on Saturday’s). We were not informed about this when booking. We paid 70€ instead of the standard 9€ for nothing different We were given gifts - presumably to make up for the price difference and to justify the price- they were too large to bring back when travelling by air and products one could have easily bought . Nothing unique! DAY LIGHT ROBBERY! Go direct to the factory Read more Written February 25, 2020
• Messi180777 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Tour is a rip off The perugina tour is nice but it pays more to book directly with perugina as this trip offers no added value for 8 times the price. The offer is same and you pay €9 as opposed to €70 with this tour. Its a rip off to say the least and they do not get back to you with complaints requesting refunds. Anyway, Last Saturday i attended a booked tour (through tripadvisor) for 4 adults, a 14 year old and a 10 year old for a total price of €383. I had enquired the difference in price of perugina which is of €9 adults, €7 for a 14 year old and €4 for a 10 year old. The total of this would have been €47. The perugina tour is 1 hour and this tour is promoted as a 3 hour private tour which means added value to compensate the difference in price and time. Last Saturday the tour lasted 1 hour and not 3 hours, was not private as we had other people with us and was not different in any way to the standard chocolate tour of perugina. After the perugina tour i asked your representative what was next for us and was shocked to hear it was over.  I had enquired before the tour regarding the difference in price and amongst other things i was told about special gift. This special gift was not that special after all as it consisted of standard perugina chocolates which we could have easily bought from a supermarket or the perugina shop itself. These together with the other typical umbrian products (montefalco wine, tartufo sauce and olive oil) were totally unwanted as i booked for a special perugina tour of €70 as opposed to the standard fare of €9. Not to mention that as tourists who travel light we couldn't even take the umbrian products onboard the plane on my return home as they exceeded 100ml. The value of these gifts (which i didnt ask for) surely did not exceed the €100. The difference in price paid and the return of your package offered no added value whatsoever from that of perugina. The advertising is totally misleading. Read more Written February 25, 2020
• mB3433ND 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles in love with truffles fantastic experience! in the morning we met two hunters who accompanied us, with the dogs, to a field where we hunted truffles. after almost an hour, we were able to taste many truffle products, such as sauces or cheeses. the products were delicious and also the location. Read more Written June 15, 2019
• goudaniel 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles An opportunity to learn more about Italy We loved the cooking class. The right way to learn while having fun. At the end of the class, they give you the “mastro lasagna “ certificate.. a very nice souvenir ! It was the second time for us in Umbria, and this time we decided to feel like "local people" and this was the perfect experience . Read more Written June 7, 2019

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Baci (the Italian word for kisses) is one of the most popular confection companies in the world.  It was purchased by Nestle in 1987, but all the candy produced by Baci is still created only in their Perugia factory, which makes a visit to this factory a unique and memorable experience.

The world famous Bacio candy was created in 1922 and, according to legend, introduced on Valentine’s Day. Nearly 100 years later there are several different items in the Baci family, but the original Bacio has remained the same – A heart of gianduia (a blend of milk chocolate and ground hazelnuts), dotted with chopped hazelnuts, crowned with a whole hazelnut, covered in dark chocolate, and embraced with a love note in Italian, English, Spanish, French, and German. Read more..

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Perugia, “city of chocolate”: the main events and when to visit the city

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Perugia is a city rich in art, museums and sensational sights, which make it unique to visit during any period of the year. However, the city takes on special colours and atmospheres during some events that have gained fame and visibility over time. We will talk about the four main events in Perugia , during which we suggest you to visit the city: one is dedicated to journalism, one tothe Spanish-American literature, the third is dedicated to music and the last one to chocolate. All the events take place mainly within the historic center.

The International Journalism Festival

The international journalism festival takes place since 2006 every year in April (more rarely in May). It lasts 5 days and includes a program with hundreds of meetings, debates, interviews, book presentations, exhibitions and workshops about journalism, media and communication. It hosts many journalists from all over the world of the main national and international newspapers but also freelance. The entries are free and the meetings are all live streaming on the web platform of the festival. Every year the festival has a main topic and the subjects are freedom of expression, fact checking, data journalism, fake news, technology, gender difference and much more. 

It is one of the most recent events but it is very popular and takes place usually on the first week of May. Encuentro Festival, which is organized both in Perugia and in Terni , aims to celebrate Spanish and Latin American literature, theatre, painting and music, which in Italy and Umbria counts on a following of nourished and passionate readers. Paco Ignacio Taibo II , Luis Sepúlveda , Leonardo Padura Fuentes , Almudena Grandes , Arturo Pérez-Reverte , Javier Cercas and Fernando Aramburu are just some of the artists that helped the festival to become famous.

Umbria jazz

Umbria jazz is certainly one of the biggest attractions of the city and every year, in July, hosts thousands of tourists. The long-lived festival, which was born in August 1973, lasts about 10 days and offers the best of Italian and international jazz (and not only jazz) and takes place mainly between Santa Giuliana arena , IV Novembre Square , Carducci gardens and other minor locations, but the music embraces the entire medieval historical centre. Some of the concerts are free.

Umbria jazz is not only dedicated to jazz but also pop-rock, as evidenced by the past appearances of Elton John , Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton , and electronic and experimental music. Currently the president of the Umbria Jazz association, born in the eighties, is Renzo Arbore. 

Eurochocolate

Perugia is also known as “City of Chocolate” for the historic presence of the Perugina factory and many other companies specializing in the production of chocolate products. And it is not a coincidence that Perugia hosts one of the most famous chocolate festivals in the world, Eurochocolate , which lasts 10 days in October and takes place in the historical center of the city. Moments of entertainment, attractions, tastings, workshops, exhibitions and many stands of chocolate producers along the main street, Corso Vannucci , are the protagonists of the event. The “Bacio”, one of the most famous pralines in the world, was born in the Umbrian capital . The main initiatives of the event are the realization of the enormous chocolate sculptures and the special Eurochocolate World section, with which the cocoa-producing countries present their uses, traditions and typical cocoa-based products inside the Rocca Paolina .

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Perugia, a Must-Visit Destination for Chocolate Lovers

By Corinne Van Houten

If you’re planning a visit to Perugia you must include a stop at the Casa del Cioccolato or Perugina Chocolate House . Situated on the outskirts of the city in the small town of San Sisto, the Baci Factory and Perugina Museum offer chocolate lovers history, tours and tastings all revolving around the modest cocoa bean which was introduced to Europe from South America following the Spanish invasion in the sixteenth century.

The chocolate factory, Perugina , was originally established by Luisa Spagnoli and her husband Annibale, Francesco Buitoni (also a member of the famous pasta family), Leon Ascoli and Francesco Andreani in 1907. In 1918, Francesco’s young son, Giovanni, joined the factory. In spite of being ten years older, married and the mother of two sons, Luisa fell in love with Giovanni and the two of them began a lifelong love affair.

It was Luisa who created the chocolates though it wouldn’t be until 1922 that she developed the chocolate candy everyone associates with Italy, the “Baci.” “Baci” was initially named “Cazzoto” (Italian for “punch” because it looks like a fist), but Giovanni persuaded her to change the name to the more appealing “baci.” He pointed out that it would be much more successful if men were to enter a store and request a “kiss” from the attractive young women manning the counters rather than a “punch.” Legend has it that the little romantic notes included in each chocolate were inspired by the secret notes Luisa and Giovanni passed between each other.

The same formula that Luisa created is used today and the chocolates have become one of Italy’s most famous exports. The Baci image of two lovers entwined in an embrace was created by the graphic artist, Federico Seneca, who was supervisor of advertising for the Perugina factory from the early nineteen twenties until 1933.

Opened in 1997 the Perugina Museum offers tours that explore the museum as well as the workshop where the Baci are made.

It is highly recommended to make reservations for the tour and you can do so here .

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What’s love got to do with it? | Chocolate Factory Tour | Best Chocolate Tours

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Chocolate is often associated with love. But why? This chocolate factory tour of chocolatey destinations worldwide reveals all!

During Valentine’s week, we buy millions of pounds of chocolate candy in preparation for the romantic holiday. But what’s Valentine’s Day and love got to do with chocolate?

Chocolate has been associated with romance, passion and divine love for centuries, according to Jen Warr of Chocolatree Organic Eatery in Sedona, Arizona.

“Raw chocolate contains two main chemical compounds. The first, anandamide, is similar to THC [the chemical found in marijuana.] The chemical’s name is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word ananda, which means bliss. The second compound, theobromine, is similar to caffeine,” she explained.

Chocolate, The Perfect Love Potion

“The two compounds together is the perfect potion for love: heart-opening, relaxing and allowing,” lauded the chocolatier. A third compound found in chocolate, phenethylamine, a psychoactive drug, causes pulse rates to quicken, comparable to the feeling of falling in love.

For those looking for a chocolate rush during Valentine’s Week, here is a list of the best chocolaty destinations, complete with

• a chocolate-themed train ride,
• chocolate-beer pairing and
• chocolate factory tour.

Come on along for a chocolate tour around the world!

If you don’t have time to read the whole chocolate tour story, then go to the Las Vegas Chocolate Tour or Cadbury Chocolate Factory Tour to reserve the most popular chocolate tours around!

You won’t want to miss the Sedona Chocolate Factory Tour if you’re vegan, so keep reading …

Sedona Chocolate Factory Tour

Travelers to Sedona, Arizona, can visit Chocolatree Organic Eatery and the adjacent chocolate factory to view over 100 different organic heirloom chocolates on display.

This artisan chocolate confectionery is one of the chocolate factory tours that will get hearts racing for the Valentine’s holiday. 

Hershey's Chocolate Tours

Hershey, Pennsylvania, “The Sweetest Place on Earth” is a mecca for chocoholics. Visiting the historic town is not a simple chocolate factory tour but an immersive chocolate experience.

The rich scent of chocolate is in the air, and giant Hershey’s Kisses hang from light posts.

Immerse yourself in chocolate at The Spa at The Hotel Hershey , which offers chocolate-infused body treatments and spa packages. Try the Cocoa Facial Experience, Cocoa Massage or Chocolate Fondue Wrap for a true Valentine’s treat worth the splurge.

These chocolate tours are fun all year round, of course!

Flagstaff Chocolate Tour

Indulge in sweet treats and support local shops in Historic Downtown Flagstaff for the annual Chocolate Walk .

Explore delightful chocolates and perhaps find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift during the yearly chocolate tours. Register at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, 1 East US-66, Flagstaff, AZ.

This year’s proceeds benefit The Flagstaff Family Food Center, which, guided by its mission of “neighbors feeding neighbors every day,” distributed 6.8 million pounds of food through 13 community touchpoint programs last year.

See you on Saturday, February 10, 2024, between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. $7 for ages 6-12, $10 for 13+.

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Chocolate Pairing for Arizona Beer Week

The 14 th annual Arizona Beer Week happens February 15-25, and to celebrate, Lumberyard Brewery and Beaver Street Brewery are collaborating on a Beer & Chocolate Pairing for the Lumberyard Ladies Beer Club.

It all happens on Tuesday, February 20, at 5 pm when the doors open; the event starts at 6 pm at Brews & Cues. They’ll pair their beers with three different house-made chocolates. Get details .

Explore ‘Canada’s Chocolate Town’ with Museum Chocolate Tours

St. Stephen, New Brunswick, “Canada’s Chocolate Town,” is home to Canada’s oldest candy company.

Visit the Chocolate Museum housed in a historic Ganong Bros. chocolate factory building. Take part in chocolate-making demonstrations, hands-on exhibits and chocolate factory tours while learning about Ganong Chocolates, founded in 1873.

If you can’t make it for free samples on St. Valentine’s Day, plan to attend the town’s annual Chocolate Fest in August.

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UK’s ‘Cadbury World’ Chocolate Tours

Bournville, Birmingham, UK, home of Cadbury World , a family-fun attraction run by the Cadbury chocolate company, makes a sweet destination for Valentine’s weekend.

A live painted cherub will appear to spread the love and make hearts soar. Hearts and chocolate will melt at “The Place Where Chocolate Comes Alive.”

If the cherub doesn’t do the trick, take your loved ones to the World’s Biggest Cadbury Shop for blissful, hand-crafted chocolates. Check out tickets online .

Perugia, Italy’s ‘Chocolate City’

In Perugia, Italian chocolatiers have created the legendary Bacio Perugina® for over a hundred years.

The chocolate factory tour begins at the chocolate museum, Perugina Chocolate House. Or book a walking tour of Perugia that includes lunch and a chocolate factory tour at Perugina Chocolate House.

Beyond all that, the Scuola del Cioccolato® (chocolate school) offers workshops to hone your chocolate-making techniques.

Chocolate aficionados come from around the world for the chocolate factory tours and workshops, so reservations are necessary.

Verde Canyon Railroad: Chocolate Lover’s Special

Verde Canyon Railroad’s annual “Chocolate Lovers’ Special” couples the excitement of a scenic train journey through Arizona’s red rock canyons with an array of fine chocolates and romantic-themed cocktails.

With Arizona’s statehood anniversary falling on February 14, 1912, Valentine’s Day is an ideal occasion to celebrate the romance of the rails.

Make reservations at the Verde Canyon railway website.

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This is the perfect Valentine’s Day post for any chocoholic! From Arizona chocolate tours to UK’s Cadbury World, it’s got something for everyone. I especially love the idea of a chocolate train ride through Arizona’s red rock canyons – sounds like a truly romantic experience! Thanks for sharing all these delicious destinations! ❤️

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Exploring One Day In Perugia, Italy

How to spend one day in Perugia? Explore the highlights with these things to do in Perugia in a day.

When planning a trip to Italy, the region of Umbria gets easily forgotten, but it’s one of those regions that deserve to be explored.

After spending 3 days in Tuscany , in Pienza, we decided to cross over the border of the Tuscany region into Umbria. It’s a region that we are highly curious about and a region that easily gets forgotten. From Pienza, it was a little over an hour’s drive.

So, we visited Umbria’s capital city, Perugia.

Where is Perugia, Italy?

Perugia is a city in the region of Umbria, in central Italy. It is one of the largest cities in Umbria and one of the oldest, dating back to the time of the Etruscans. The walled historic city sits on a hill overlooking the valley of the Tiber and is one of the most important cities in central Italy.

It’s also home to one of the oldest universities in Italy, the University of Perugia.

And if you’re looking for a tasty itinerary, chocolate lovers are in for a treat, as Perugia is home to one of Italy’s most famous chocolate factories, Perugina. The famous Baci chocolates that we all love originate from this great city.

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Chocolate is enough of a reason to visit. However, with just one day in Perugia, you can have your chocolate and explore what this charming city offers. There is plenty of things to do in Perugia, so if one day is all you have, here’s what we recommend.

This article explores one day in Perugia, Italy, how to get to Perugia, and tasty eats not to miss on your tasty itinerary.

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How do I spend a day in Perugia?

When you visit Perugia for the day, you’ll want to explore some of the city’s highlights. Explore the historic city center, stroll along the ancient Roman aqueduct, visit Rocca Paolina, and find the gateways into the city. Don’t leave Perugia without stopping at Perugina for the city’s famous chocolate.

Is Perugia worth visiting?

Yes, Perugia is worth the visit. As one of the oldest cities in the region and Italy, the history alone is worth exploring. University cities are always great to visit as the cities are usually lively, buzzing with energy, and plenty of things to do.

Is Perugia, Italy, a small town?

No, Perugia is not a small town. It’s the largest city in Umbria and one of the largest cities in Italy. Over 160,000 people reside in Perugia , making it the most populated city in Umbria.

What’s Perugia famous for?

Perugia is famous for its chocolate. Their biggest chocolate manufacturer is Perugina. Baci chocolates are one of the most famous Italian chocolates produced in Perugia.

Things to Do in Perugia in a Day

With one day in Perugia, you can’t see everything, but you can experience the city’s highlights. You can get around the city easily on foot and make your way to the important landmarks we list below.

When we arrived, we were surprised by the size of the city and how busy it was when visiting Italy in October. It had the same liveliness reminiscent of Bologna , probably because it’s another university city.

We made the most of one day by walking around, ticking off some of the city’s highlights, stopping for a panini, and eating too much chocolate.

You can always plan to arrive in Perugia and have a guided tour booked to make the most of your day.

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Lookout for the Gates & Arches in Perugia

There are different entrances to this walled city. There are 6 gates along the wall, but 22 gates and arches within the city of Perugia. Just seeing and walking through one of these gates and arches is almost like being transported back in time.

You could spend the day discovering them throughout Perugia. It’s one of those historical cities that can be explored one corner at a time if you’re there for more than a day.

Arco Etrusco

One of the city’s main attractions is the Etruscan Arch, Augustus Gate. Upon seeing it, one cannot help but be astounded by its grandeur. Built in the 3rd century BC, it marks one of the best-preserved Etruscan monuments in the city.

Explore Perugia’s Ancient City Center

All streets lead to Perugia’s historic city center… or so it felt that way. Just keep going uphill. Every alley or street we went down or around felt like it led us back to the city center.

Perugia’s city center shows how prosperous the city was: its majestic Cathedral, Palazzo dei Priori, Corso Vannucci (the main boulevard), and Piazza IV Novembre.

While exploring the city center, you’ll have to wade through some more touristy areas but don’t let that deter you from exploring. The city is full of hidden gems and historical landmarks.

If you’re looking to do some shopping, the main drag of Perugia, Corso Vannucci, will have all the high-end shops and boutiques.

Visit the Piazza IV Novembre

Piazza IV November is one of the most iconic piazzas in town, the heart, and one you won’t miss, as 5 roads in the city center lead you right into this square. You can also see the square as a fork in the road; which street would you like to go down next?

This prominent square is where the city gathers for events and celebrations. You can find the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, the Palazzo dei Priori, and one of Perugia’s grand attractions, the Fontana Maggiore.

Fontana Maggiore

The Fontana Maggiore is one of Perugia’s well-known landmarks. The fountain was built in 1278 and is one of the most unique ones we’ve seen. It is made up of two basins, one on top of the other, the second being held by small columns inside of the bottom of the basin.

It’s one of those monuments that one should take the time to admire and explore. It’s intricately designed with a mixture of religious symbols and secular figures from the Old Testament, making it one of Perugia’s most stunning sites.

The execution of this fountain coincides with the completion and celebration of the Roman aqueduct.

Quick Lunch at La Bottega

Piazza Francesco Morlacchi 4, 06123 Perugia PG, Italy Google Map It

Not far from Piazza IV Novembre is Piazza Morlacchi, where you’ll find La Bottega. Go west and onto Via Maesta delle Volte, follow that down to Piazza Cavolloti, and then left onto Piazza Morlacchi. There you’ll find a few spots to eat.

When you see locals patiently waiting in line and gathering outside an establishment to eat, you have to find out what it is. Timing perfectly with a late lunch, we came across this scene, and everyone was eating paninis—one of the best quick and cheap lunches in Italy.

We stood in line and ordered paninis from La Bottega’s menu. These sandwiches were hand-prepared to order. The best part was that it cost us less than 10 euros for two sandwiches and two glasses of water.

This is a great grab-and-go lunch when you’re short on time and want to make the most of your day.

Via dell’Acquedotto

Afterward, we headed to Via dell’Acquedotto to see the Medieval Aqueduct, presently a pedestrian walkway.

Romans engineered the earliest form of the aqueduct, but it was restored many times in the middle of the ages.

When we read about the aqueduct, for some reason, we were expecting a grand structure. So while it is a cool part of history in Perugia, what is left of the aqueduct is fairly small, and a quick short walk over it.

It is a pretty scene arriving at Via dell’Acquedotto, having a beautiful view of part of the city of Perugia. You can stop here to take photos, or you can continue on your journey across the aqueduct. On the other side, you’ll find a quieter side of Perugia with residential structures and other local businesses outside the touristy areas.

Explore Rocca Paolina

If you still have time in the day, one of the top things to do in Perugia is Rocca Paolina. This fortress was built in 1540 and is one of the most important monuments in Perugia.

This fortress was built in 1540 and later destroyed in the 1800s. 1965, it was rediscovered, and excavations began, bringing back this underground city in Perugia. There are four entrances to Rocca Paolina, and you can walk down one of the many tunnels and explore the chambers, one leading to another in this fortress.

What’s cool about Rocca Paolina is that the escalators built inside take you from one part of the city to another.

Also, at the top of Rocca Paolina are some incredible views worth stopping for.

Visit the Official Perugina Shop

One of the top things to do in Perugia, especially if you’re a chocolate lover, you can’t forget to stop by one of the most famous chocolate shops.

Perugina is one of the best-known chocolate brands in Italy, and one has to buy a few chocolates to eat right then.

You’ll see Baci chocolates sold all over the city and in different shops, but Perugina is the official shop. You will find Baci chocolates of different flavors, ones you’ve never seen back home. Also, different types of mixed chocolates and confections are only sold in Europe.

Let’s not forget to buy a few gifts to take home. This is a great spot to shop for edible souvenirs to take back home with you.

The official Perugina chocolate shop is located in Corso Pietro Vannucci, 101, 06123 Perugia PG, Italy ( Google Map It )

Optional: Visit Casa del Cioccolato Perugina

If you plan your day trip to Perugia, you can probably fit this in at the start of your day. Unfortunately, we didn’t think of it until later.

You can reserve a tour of the Perugina Chocolate Factory and Museum, locally known as Casa del Cioccolato Perugina (translating into The House of Chocolate Perugina).

It’s right outside the city center of Perugina. For logistical purposes, plan to tour it either at the start of your one day in Perugia or towards the end of it.

You can book a directly with Perugina .

Other Tour Ideas: Small-Group Tour: Chocolate Factory, Perugia & Spoleto [ book here ] Perugia Private Tour with Lunch & Perugina Chocolate House [ book here]

Other things you can do in Perugia:

• Visit Galleria Nazio nale dell’Umbria
• Visit the National Archaeological Museum of Umbria
• Visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo

How to Get to Perugia?

Option 1: Car Rental

Having a car rental allows you to explore freely; however, it all depends on how comfortable you are with driving, your itinerary, and if you even need a rental. If you’re staying in a major city with access to a train station, you may not need a car rental to make it to Perugia.

You’ll want to reaccess if you plan to explore the Umbria region. A car rental, in general, would be ideal for driving in the countryside and visiting smaller towns.

Find a car on  rentalcars.com .

Option 2: By Train or Bus

• If you stay in a major city, you can easily get to Perugia by train. You can quickly get from one major city to another using Trenitalia or Italo, the main Italian train operators.
• Take the train to Perugia Fontivegge Railway from the station you need to get to the historic center. The fastest way to get to the city center is to take a taxi or the mini-metro.
• Taking a bus is also an option. It all depends on where you’re staying, but there are direct bus transfers to Perugia.
• Book your tickets in advance. Click here for train schedules and info ; it will come up if a bus transfer option is available.

Day Trip Examples:

• Day trip from Florence  to Perugia by train is a one-way 1 hr 14 min direct train ride or a 2 hr 25 min bus ride.
• Day trip from Assisi to Perugia is a one-way 22 min train ride.
• Day trip from Siena to Perugia is a one-way, 43-47 min train ride.
• Day trip from Arezzo to Perugia is a one-way, 47-57 min train ride.
• From Rome to Perugia is a 2 hr 42 min train ride one-way or by bus, it’s 2hr 15 mins.

Option 3: Hire a Driver or Book a Guided Tour

One day in Perugia was all that was needed to see the highlights. However, with the amount of history and hidden gems in this city, it deserves more time in the future. If we could do it all over again, we would hire a guide to highlight all the hidden historical facts we may have missed.

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Meet Kathy Ava, a food, travel, and cruise writer based in Los Angeles/Pasadena, and the owner and main writer of Tasty Itinerary. With over 20 years of experience planning trips and logistics at her full-time job and for herself, she's become a pro at crafting unforgettable tasty itineraries. She's always on the hunt for delicious, fun travel destinations and cruise itineraries. She firmly believes that life is short and we must make the most of it, so always say yes to dessert.

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That’s so cool you got to visit here! I’ve always wanted to go ever since I first heard about this city. It looks like such a beautiful area to explore. It’s so cool walking around such a historic area. I love that there are areas in our world that have preserved their history.

Looks like you had a beautiful and yummy day with those paninis and chocolate.😋

You’d love it!