Italy · Heritage Walks

2-Hour Private Assisi Walking Tour with Hidden Gems and Basilica

2 Hours Round trip from 06081 Assisi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Assisi's historic centre from the amphitheatre area to Piazza del Comune
  • 02 See the Basilica of San Francesco from outside, the city's main landmark
  • 03 Uncover hidden details, alleyways, and mysterious curiosities across the town
  • 04 Hear tales, anecdotes, and historical facts spanning Romans, saints, and pilgrims

Discover Assisi beyond a simple religious visit on this private walking tour through its historic centre. Explore alleyways, hidden details, and curious symbols as you trace the city's story from its Umbrian origins and ancient Roman past to its medieval saints and modern pilgrims. From the amphitheatre area to Piazza del Comune and the Basilica of San Francesco, this experience reveals how history, faith, and local legends shaped Assisi into a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This program offers a delightful trip back in time, from the Umbrian origins of Assisi to the present day, and invites you to discover the beauty of the city in person.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Assisi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Walk Through Assisi's Historic Heart

This tour of Assisi, the city of Saint Francis, is much more than just a religious tour. It delves into the city's rich history, including the religious figures who have marked its story, while also exploring alleyways to uncover hidden details and gems that may be unknown even to locals.

  • On this tour, participants will be taken on a journey through the historic centre of Assisi, starting from the area of the amphitheatre, passing through centres of power such as Piazza del Comune, its public buildings, and its underground, and continuing up to the city's main attraction, the Basilica of San Francesco (outside only).
  • The tour is accompanied by tales, anecdotes, and real historical facts that showcase how the ancient Romans, medieval saints, and modern pilgrims have contributed to making the city unique and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
  • This program offers a delightful trip back in time, from the Umbrian origins of Assisi to the present day, and invites you to discover the beauty of the city in person.

Note: An inside visit to the Basilica of San Francesco is not included in the tour. However, travellers may pay a self-guided visit to the Basilica at the end of the tour if interested.

amphitheatre area, Piazza del Comune (Assisi) and Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

Where this trip takes you

amphitheatre area, Piazza del Comune (Assisi) and Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 06081 Assisi 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance tickets, if any

Know before you go

  • It will take about 1 hour to visit the Basilica only.
  • Visitors must use headsets to enter the church (compulsory).
  • On Sundays and other festivities, visitors may not be able to enter the church due to celebrations or masses.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
06081 Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy
Tour start
06081 Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in 06081 Assisi.

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