Assisi Private Exploration: Historic Basilicas & City Stroll
- 2h 30m
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. 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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional local tour guide
What's not
- Entrance fee to the cloisters in Santa Chiara Church - 6 Euros per person
- Basilica di Santa Chiara
Itinerary
Begin at the spiritual haven of Santa Chiara, marveling at the resting place of St. Clare and its splendid frescoes. *Walking time throughout the tour is included here.
Next, step into the Chiesa Nuova, the historic site believed to be the birthplace of St. Francis. Absorb its serene ambiance.
Then, uncover the Roman roots of Assisi at the Santa Maria sopra Minerva, showcasing a Roman temple turned Christian church.
Delve deeper into spirituality as you explore the majestic Basilica of Saint Francis, admiring its renowned Giotto frescoes and sacred relics.
End at the Piazza Inferiore, immersing in the tranquil surroundings and reflecting on Assisi's rich religious legacy.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet the tour guide In front of St. Clare Basilica (P.za Santa Chiara, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- US LLC – Local Tours in Italy
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Assisi
- Its from-price is 78% above the median of the 130 experiences we list in Assisi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Assisi
Assisi, in Umbria, is a pink-stone hill town and pilgrimage centre, the birthplace of St Francis and home to a basilica covered in frescoes.
Assisi spreads across the slope of Mount Subasio, its buildings of pale pink and white limestone. The Basilica of St Francis, built in the thirteenth century over the saint's tomb, has two churches stacked one above the other, with frescoes by Giotto and his circle and by Cimabue. The basilica and the town form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Top-ranked sights in Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis (Basilica di San Francesco), Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi) , Basilica of St. Clare (Basilica di Santa Chiara).
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