Assisi Historic Walking Tour

Visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi) with a private official guide. See the highlights of Assisi with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the Basilica di Santa Chiara (St Claire) and the lovely main square. As you walk with your guide, hear about the history and cultural treasures of Assisi.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Assisi, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Assisi! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a walk in the Vineyard of Assisi and taste SAIO Assisi wines paired with exclusively local and handmade food specialties. The guided tasting let you know more about wine, the traditions and the history of this land. After the tasting let's enjoy a walk in the vineyards with a unique view on Saint Francis church just 800 mt from you,the whole city of Assisi, Santa Maria degli Angeli and Perugia on the background. The self guided-tour “Walk in the Vineyards” will guide you along the way discovering more about wine and viticolture and exploring the most panoramic area of the vineyards. We reserves you a special gift to remember the time spent together.

Take a self-guided walk through Assisi, visiting key places that were part of Saint Francis’s life. Discover the key churches and their religious significance. Along the way, see beautiful medieval architecture, ancient Roman sites, and peaceful views of the Umbrian countryside. Ideal for those who are interested in religious history, this walking tour allows you to discover the city and ends conveniently at the Basilica of Saint Francis which you can then enter and experience at your own pace.

This is an Assisi tour with your private guide. Discover the famous monuments of Assisi on a private walking tour, and stroll down alleys to the typical squares of the Old Town. See Roman ruins, old stone houses, and magnificent frescoes.

Learn about the history and architecture of the medieval city of Assisi. Assisi is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and certainly the most sacred. Here, in fact, St. Francis was born, founder of the Franciscan order and patron saint of Italy, and it was from here that he began his journey towards the attempt to re-establish a poor and charitable church. You will stroll through the charming squares and narrow streets of the old town and learn about the city's layered past as you admire ancient Roman ruins and medieval buildings. Together with our guide, you will discover the wonders of the Basilica of San Francesco, a Unesco heritage site.

Guided by a local expert, your tour begins in the winding streets of Assisi, where the soul of the town is revealed through its stone houses, ancient archways, and scenic views of the Umbrian countryside. As you wander through the town, the guide shares captivating stories of Assisi’s rich history, from its Roman roots to its transformation into one of Christianity’s most important pilgrimage sites. Throughout the tour, your guide weaves together the threads of Assisi’s past and present, revealing how St. Francis’ legacy continues to shape the town’s identity today. Whether you are visiting Assisi as a pilgrim, a history enthusiast, or simply a traveler in search of beauty, this walking tour is a meaningful way to explore one of Italy’s most treasured towns.

With an official Assisi guide, you can explore the basement of the city's cathedral and the archaeological museum for a tour of the remains of the town's ancient Roman forum and some valuable archaeological artifacts housed inside. The sites included in the Assisi underground itinerary are The Diocesan Museum with the crypt of San Rufino and the Roman forum with the archaeological museum.

Assisi is a must-see in Umbria, especially famous because it is the birthplace of Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Assisi is fascinating for spiritual, artistic and historical reasons: the remains of the Ancient Roman city and the breathtaking churches from the Middle Ages make it one of the most beautiful towns in Italy! Discover the Roman Forum (main square) and the impressive Temple of Minerva, whose columns still stand after more than 2000 years! Then, time to follow your knowledgeable guide to the medieval city of St. Francis and his followers, and have a look at the most beautiful churches in Assisi: the Basilica of St. Clare, the Gothic church that contains her mortal remains, the Cathedral of St. Rufinus, in Romanesque style, and the most-renowned Basilica of Saint Francis. Here you will admire the breathtaking frescoes painted by famous Italian artists like Giotto and Cimabue, and you will discover two superimposed churches, known as the Upper Church, slender and bright, in Gothic style, and the Lower Church, where Saint Francis was buried.

This is not a normal tour. it is a unique experience that could change our life forever. We will try to retrace the salient stages in the life of San Francesco and Santa Chiara until we reach their real mortal remains. It will truly be a unique day in which you can find yourself and your direction or simply relax by learning to appreciate what is good around you.

You will be visiting the birthplace of Saint Francis, the patron saint of Assisi. Experience the charm of this historic town, a very picturesque place to visit which is sure to delight you.

This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!

Welcome to the city that allows everyone to experience their inner peace! Assisi is known for its admiration of the landscapes, hills, and olive trees that fulfill this town! Throughout this 2-hour walking tour, the historic city will display the rich art and tradition that it contains! The tour starts by heading to the main square of the city, the Piazza del Comune, which will show the view of one of the best-preserved Roman temples in Italy. Moving to the next site, the medieval castle of Rocca Maggiore will be observed. Then the tour continues to the famous Basilica of San Francesco, in which your guide will introduce you to the multifaceted figure of San Francesco. The arrival later will be at the Basilica of Santa Chiara, another important place of worship in the city of Assisi. The basilica houses a 12th century crucifix and was built to house the tomb of the Saint, founder of the Order of the Poor Clares and disciple of Saint Francis.

This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!

If you are curious to know the wonderful city of Assisi, the places that characterize it and make it the most famous Umbrian city in the world, you cannot miss this guided tour. In the company of qualified and competent guides, you will begin your journey to discover Assisi from one of the most important symbols of the city, the Basilica of San Francesco, an architectural masterpiece that since 2000 is also recognized and protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site . In the two superimposed and independent churches, you will admire the pictorial works of famous artists such as Giotto, Cimabue, Lorenzetti and Simone Martini, inside the crypt, finally, you can visit the remains of the Saint. You will then continue with a visit to Piazza del Comune, where you will admire the temple of Minerva and, not far away, the New Church built on the home of San Francesco. The visit will continue with the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Cathedral of San Rufino, to conclude in the upper part of the city.

This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!

See the highlights of Assisi with a knowledgeable local and private guide. A walk will bring you to narrow alleys and medieval squares. The medieval centre of Assisi is one of the best- preserved in the world, you will walk up Corso Mazzini to Piazza del Comune and you will be surrounded by medieval buildings, the Tempio of Minerva, and by a lot of churches. In particular you will see the Basilica of St. Francis that was founded in the 13th century, the Basilica of St. Claire, with her pink stone extract from the Subasio Mountain, the Assisi cathedral and much more! This tour provides an excellent introduction to the highlights and the history of the city, and we promise that Assisi will be an experience for the eye and the soul!

Visit the historic center of Assisi and learn the story of its patron saint, St. Francesco of Assisi. Now the site of many a pilgrimage, Assisi is linked in legend with its native son, St. Francis. The gentle saint founded the Franciscan order and shares honours with St. Catherine of Siena as the patron saint of Italy. He is remembered by many, even non-Christians, as a lover of nature (his preaching to an audience of birds is one of the legends of his life). You will marvel at the sight of the Convent of Santa Chiara, where our guide will explain in details its history, and then continue through the countryside of Umbria in Orvieto. The city is populated since Etruscan times and was a major centre of their civilization. The Gothic cathedral is one of the major sights: the façade is particularly striking and includes some remarkable sculpture. After visiting the cities, relax on your ride back to Rome through the gorgeous Umbrian countryside.

A spiritual and artistic journey on the life of Saint Rita da Cascia like the Monastero historical place where Saint Rita lived 40 years as an Augustinian nun and where she died, in 1457, at the age of 76. Then The Basilica on the Sant'Agostino hill and built with the donations of benefactors, even the smallest ones, the Basilica of Santa Rita is a project that the Blessed Mother Fasce strongly wanted in order to welcome the devotees in the city of the Saint of impossible cases.then we will move along the roads traveled by San Francesco to Assisi.it is a hill town in Umbria, where he was born in 1181. The basilica of San Francesco is an imposing church on 2 levels consecrated in 1253. The 13th century frescoes that portray the life of St. Francis have also been attributed, among others, to Giotto and Cimabue. The crypt houses the stone sarcophagus of the saint. Attention : In case of standard tour booking, with single participant, the tour confirmation will be sent four days before.

Embark on a captivating journey through Assisi, a town steeped in rich history and spirituality, on this private walking tour. With each step on its ancient cobblestones, you’ll be transported to tales of saints and legends. Guided by a local expert, you’ll discover Assisi’s profound narratives woven into its architectural wonders. Marvel at the Basilica di Santa Chiara, a tribute to St. Clare’s undying faith, and experience the serene ambiance of the Chiesa Nuova di San Francesco Convertito, echoing stories of St. Francis’ beginnings. But Assisi holds more treasures beyond these. As your guide illuminates hidden gems and lesser-known tales, you’ll uncover layers of this town’s legacy. Dive deep into Assisi’s spiritual tapestry, uncovering more sites that have shaped its illustrious past. Conclude your tour with a newfound reverence for this timeless sanctuary. Join us, and let Assisi’s soul envelop you.