Assisi: Three Saints, St Carlo, Francis & Clare Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the spiritual heart of Assisi on a religious walking tour focused on three beloved saints: Carlo Acutis, Francis of Assisi, and Clare. Begin at the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, where Saint Carlo Acutis rests, and learn about his modern witness of faith and devotion to the Eucharist. Continue to the Basilica of Saint Clare to explore her life of prayer, humility, and her role in the Franciscan movement. The walk ends at the Basilica of Saint Francis, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites, where you’ll hear about his conversion, mission, and message of peace, poverty, and love for creation. As you stroll through medieval streets, churches, and monasteries, your guide will share spiritual insights and lesser-known stories that reveal Assisi as a living centre of faith. The tour concludes with time for reflection, leaving you inspired by the city’s enduring sanctity.
Inclusions
What's included
- Walking tour of Assisi
- Knowledgeable local guide specialised in Catholic saints and history
- Small-group experience
- Guided religious walking tour of Assisi
- Visits to major Franciscan landmarks (interior or exterior, as available)
- Visit to the tomb of Saint Carlo Acutis
What's not
- Transportation to or from Assisi
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets to museums or special exhibitions
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Your journey begins at the Sanctuary of the Spoliation (Santuario della Spogliazione), where the tomb of Saint Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, is located. Learn about his deep love for the Eucharist, his devotion to the Virgin Mary, and how his modern life of faith continues to inspire young people and families around the world.
The basilica is dedicated to the founder of the Poor Clares and spiritual companion of Saint Francis. Discover Saint Clare’s life of humility, prayer, and courage, and learn about her profound devotion to the Eucharist and her role in the Franciscan movement.
One of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. Admire the exterior of the basilica and learn about the life, conversion, and mission of Saint Francis, whose message of peace, poverty, and love for creation transformed the Church and continues to resonate today.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 10 minutes early in front of the restaurant - La Locanda del Cardinale, Piazza del Vescovado, 8, 06081 Assisi (PG). Please do not go inside the restaurant, please wait in front the meeting point for your guide.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Expatrotours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Assisi
- Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 130 experiences we list in Assisi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 26 of 130.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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