3-Hour Private Walking Tour of Assisi with St. Francis Basilica

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Basilica di Santa Chiara and see the original Cross of San Damiano
• 02 Visit the Papal Basilica of St. Francis and its extensive church art collection
• 03 Stroll Assisi's maze of medieval streets with a private local guide
• 04 Discover Roman ruins integrated into medieval houses in the oldest part of the city

Explore the birthplace of St. Francis on this private guided walking tour of Assisi and learn more about one of Italy's most famous patron saints. Discover the oldest part of the city, where Roman ruins have been perfectly integrated into medieval houses and are still lived in by locals. Visit the Basilica di Santa Chiara and the Papal Basilica of St. Francis while strolling through Assisi's maze of medieval streets.

Stroll through the maze of medieval streets and visit the Papal Basilica of St. Francis to see one of Italy's most extensive collections of church art and paintings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Assisi

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Private Walking Tour of Assisi and Its Sacred Basilicas

• Meet your local tour guide and head for Monte Subasio on a walking tour of Assisi.
• Explore Italy's famous pilgrimage site, including the Basilica di Santa Chiara. See the original Cross of San Damiano, duplicated all over town, at the basilica. This church is dedicated to Saint Clare of Assisi and contains her remains. She was a founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, now known as the Order of Saint Clare.
• Stroll through the maze of medieval streets and visit the Papal Basilica of St. Francis to see one of Italy's most extensive collections of church art and paintings.
• Witness the breathtaking basilica, built into the side of a hill, which includes two churches referred to as the Upper Church and the Lower Church, as well as the

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private tour guide

What's Not Included

• Admission tickets to St. Francis Basilica

Know before you go

• Please note: on Sundays, major Catholic holidays, and national holidays, guided tours inside the Basilica of St. Francis are forbidden. Your guide will explain the church from outside, and you will then enter alone in silence.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza Santa Chiara, Assisi, PG, Italia

Tour start

Monte Subasio, 06081 Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.