Private Perugia Medieval Candle Making Tour
Perugia, Italyby Going locally
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
Led by your local guide, this tour offers an engaging way to explore Perugia’s historical center away from the crowds, while introducing you to the fascinating medieval craft of candle making. You will step into one of the still active medieval candle-making workshops in town where you will meet a real master candle maker. He will show you how he continues using ancient techniques passed down by his family and how, by molding beeswax, his unique creations come to life. Through several hands-on and visual examples, you will learn more about wax and why his candles are nowadays chased by renowned movie productions from all around the world. The tour will end with a wine light lunch including a delicious charcuterie board with cheeses and Umbrian specialties. This experience is a combo of fun, creativity and good food. - Duration: About 3 hours, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 6 participants - A fun medieval candle making demo - A mouthwatering wine light lunch.
What's included
- The wine light lunch includes a charcuterie board with local cheeses & Umbrian specialties. For guests with food allergies or restrictions, a fresh mixed salad and non-alcoholic drinks are available.
- Medieval Candle Making demonstration
Itinerary
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City Centre
3 hours
Led by your local guide, this tour offers an engaging way to explore Perugia’s historical center away from the crowds, while introducing you to the fascinating medieval craft of candle making. You will step into one of the still active medieval candle-making workshops in town where you will meet a real master candle maker. He will show you how he continues using ancient techniques passed down by his family and how, by molding beeswax, his unique creations come to life. Through several hands-on and visual examples, you will learn more about wax and why his candles are nowadays chased by renowned movie productions from all around the world. The tour will end with a wine light lunch including a delicious charcuterie board with cheeses and Umbrian specialties. This experience is a combo of fun, creativity and good food. - Duration: About 3 hours, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 6 participants - A fun medieval candle making demo - A mouthwatering wine light lunch.
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia, Italy’s first university dedicated to teaching Italian as a second language. If you are arriving by car, you can park at Parcheggio Sant’Antonio, which is less than a five-minute walk from the university.
End point
We will end our tour in Piazza Morlacchi which is at a 5 minute walk from Piazza IV Novembre, Perugia's main square.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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