Things to do in Umbria
Most popular experiences in Umbria
Tours & day trips
See all 222 activitiesFrom Rome: Tuscany Highlights Day Trip including Lunch & Wine Tasting
Wildlife & nature
See all 4 activitiesTuscany: Sanctuary of La Verna Day Tour Private Tour
Private & custom tours
See all 110 activitiesTour of the historical cellars in Montepulciano
Classes & workshops
See all 44 activitiesMontepulciano: Italian Cooking Class at a Tuscan Farm
Adventure & outdoor
See all 15 activitiesPrivate Guided Tour: Discover Lake Trasimeno on E-Bike
What to do in Umbria
Popular places to visit
Lake Trasimeno
Get swept up in the beauty, culture and history that abound on the shores of this tranquil lake in the heart of Umbria’s beautiful countryside.
Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels
Explore the glorious building where Saint Francis of Assisi lived, prayed and died and visit its beautiful museum and rose garden.
Marmore Waterfall
Visit one of the world’s largest man-made waterfalls, created over 2,000 years ago by Romans and today used to source a hydroelectric power plant.
Basilica San Francesco di Assisi
Join pilgrims from all over the world in exploring this grandiose 13th-century religious complex. See the remains of one of the most venerated religious figures in history.
Duomo di Orvieto
Gaze at this cathedral’s remarkable façade, which is rich with glowing mosaics, carved details and vibrant frescos of biblical figures.
Basilica of Santa Chiara
See the tomb of St. Clare and kneel before the miraculous crucifix that spoke to St. Francis in this magnificent 13th-century Gothic church.
Orvieto Underground
Learn about ancient techniques involving pigeon keeping and tool construction in the labyrinth of mysterious caves beneath Orvieto’s old town.
Piazza IV Novembre
Located in the heart of Perugia, this small square is surrounded by some of the town’s most impressive landmarks.
Orvieto Funicular
Ride through a charming channel of trees and appreciate Umbria’s undulating terrain on your trip to the old town of Orvieto.
Areas of Umbria
Assisi Historic Center
Churches, art galleries and museums are just a few things travellers enjoy about Assisi Historic Center. Check out Basilica of Santa Chiara or Cathedral of San Rufino while you're exploring the area.
Old Town Perugia
Old Town Perugia is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palazzo dei Priori and Piazza IV Novembre.
Contrada Castello
If you're spending some time in Contrada Castello, Rocca del Leone and Palazzo della Corgna are top sights worth seeing.
Contrada Fontivegge
While Contrada Fontivegge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rocca del Leone and Palazzo della Corgna.
Ponte d'Oddi
Ponte d'Oddi might not have many top sights, but Roman Aqueduct and Church of San Michele Arcangelo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Montelirossi
While Montelirossi isn't home to many top sights, Spoleto Roman Amphitheater and Piazza del Mercato are some notable places to visit nearby.