Herbs and wellness experience in Umbria
Attractions & guided tours

Herbs and wellness experience in Umbria

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Availability: Monday to Saturday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 4 hours
Do this because
  • Learn more about the healing use of plants and herbs
  • Discover the ancient apothecary art in Sansepolcro
  • Taste healthy local delicacies at an unusual food shop
What to expect

Learn all about the therapeutic power of herbs on a journey through the centuries-old story of the relationship between human beings and plants. Live a unique experience in one of the most beautiful historical buildings in Sansepolcro and enjoy a food tasting in Città di Castello at the end!

The experience begins at the Aboca Museum dedicated to medicinal plants. Discover precious herbals, ancient mortars, pottery, glassware, and other faithful reproductions of precious objects made by hand by skilled artisans which retrace the history of the ancient apothecary art.

Next, admire the extraordinary collection of the Bibliotheca Antiqua: 2,500 books documenting the development of knowledge on the healing use of plants published since the earliest years of printing up to the first decades of the 20th century.

Finally, reach an unusual food shop in Citta' di Castello that sells only products from small local businesses and family-run farms: not just a supermarket but a place where the authentic flavors and culinary tradition of the area can be enjoyed to the fullest!

Experience with all your senses the quality of carefully selected seasonal produce and local delicacies such as cold cuts, butchery products, cheeses, honey, wines, legumes and extra virgin olive oil.

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What's included
  • check Tickets to Aboca Museum
  • check Tasting of local food
  • check Private guide at the museum (if selected)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Aboca Museum - Via Niccolo' Aggiunti 75, 52037 Sansepolcro AR, Italy

Meeting point:
The experience starts at the Aboca Museum in Sansepolcro and ends at a food shop in Città di Castello, Via Donino Donini 46. You'll have to use your car to get from one place to another.
What to remember
  • This is a self-guided tour: you'll have to use your car to get from one place to another
  • The private option includes a private tour guide at the museum
  • The activity requires a minimum of 5 people to be confirmed
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Provider
Italian Touch
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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