Orvieto Underground ★ 4.2
An hour-long guided walk through Orvieto's tufa cave network, excavated over 2,500 years from Etruscan Velzna through the medieval and Renaissance periods, departing four times daily from Piazza Duomo.
Guided wine tours in Umbria worth booking, by route and theme, with run times and what is poured.
Recommended wine tours
Strada del Sagrantino ★ 3.9
The official self-guided wine route linking Montefalco, Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo and Giano dell'Umbria, coordinating tastings at 31 member wineries including Antonelli San Marco, Paolo Bea and Tabarrini.
Tour and Food at Arnaldo Caprai ★ 4.2
A 90-minute introductory tour at Arnaldo Caprai from vineyard to barrel room, ending with three tastings, Montefalco Rosso DOC, Collepiano Sagrantino DOCG and Grecante, paired with Umbrian cured meats and cheese.
Vineyard Walk and Tasting Tour at Madrevite ★ 4.1
A guided walk through Madrevite's vines and olive grove above Lake Trasimeno, continuing through the fermentation and aging rooms before a seated tasting of three or five wines with local charcuterie and cheese.
Wine Tours in Umbria, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Umbria for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Umbria is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Umbria estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Umbria cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Umbria tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Umbria?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Umbria rewards trust.