Top Assisi Private Sightseeing Tours - page 2

The uniqueness of a tour is the knowledge of the territory of the guide and the love that the guide himself has for his land and his beauties, proud and eager to be able to share it with others.

Discover the timeless streets of Assisi on a fully private walking tour guided by a licensed local expert. From the luminous Gothic façade of the Basilica of Saint Clare to the remarkably preserved Roman columns of the Temple of Minerva, every step reveals centuries of sacred and civic history layered within a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk the same stone-paved lanes trodden by medieval pilgrims along Via San Francesco, duck into the intimate Oratorio dei Pellegrini with its breathtaking Renaissance frescoes, and finish at the monumental Basilica of Saint Francis — a cornerstone of Western art and spirituality. Entrance fees to two selected ticketed attractions are included, adding exceptional value. The itinerary is shaped entirely around your interests and pace, ensuring an unhurried, deeply personal encounter with the stories of Saints Francis and Clare and the remarkable heritage of Umbria's most celebrated hilltop town.

The highest waterfall in Europe, the Marmore Falls is one of Umbria’s most famous sights and a popular day trip from Assisi. With this tour, learn how the ancient Romans engineered these falls more than 2,000 years ago and spot native flora and fauna as you stroll along the Ring of the Nymphs and Meeting of the Waters trails with your guide.

Learn more about leather craftsmanship and find out how it still survives in Umbria’s most popular destinations. You will meet your local guide at Porta Nuova and walk through Assisi’s main drag, where ancient stone walls and artisan traditions still live side by side. She will share fun anecdotes about what it feels like living in a real medieval town and lead you to one of the last authentic leather shops remaining in town. Once there, you will meet the owner who will warmly welcome you into his world. You will instantly be charmed by the rich scent of leather and get to know how meticulous working with leather truly is. From choosing the right cut to bringing fashion ideas to life, you will explore quality and understand why real Made in Italy is so precious and one-of-a-kind. • Duration: About 3 hours, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm • Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 10 participants • Fun facts about daily life in a medieval town • Visit to an authentic handcrafted leather shop

Extra-virgin olive oil produced on the hillsides of Umbria is so prized that it is known as “green gold”. With this experience, connect with a local farming family to visit their organic olive estate and explore the world of Umbrian olive oil. Stroll through the groves to see how olive trees have been cultivated for centuries, then learn to recognize premium olive oil with a guided tasting of both oil and wine.

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.

Filled with historic architecture and steeped in tradition, discover the peaceful and picturesque town of Assisi on this sedate walking tour. Uncover art and ancient Roman temples, see the medieval castle of Rocca Maggiore and explore the basilica of St. Francis—the patron saint of animals—and then the basilica of Santa Chiara, where his tomb lies.

Explore Assisi on this self-guided walking tour through the medieval city and the life of Saint Francis. Wander quiet alleys and sunlit piazzas preserving the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, from the Basilica of Saint Francis to the upper town. On this two-hour tour, you'll have the chance to: * Explore the Basilica of Saint Francis, a major UNESCO World Heritage Site * Discover hidden alleys and terraces overlooked by most visitors * Visit Piazza del Comune, the Roman and civic heart of Assisi * See the Temple of Minerva, preserved since the first century BCE * Admire the Cathedral of San Rufino, where both saints were baptized * Enjoy sweeping views of the Umbrian valley from the upper quarters Perfect for travelers seeking Assisi's atmosphere and layered history, not just a checklist of monuments.

Umbria is home to some of Italy’s most picturesque hilltop villages, but most are inaccessible by public transport and hard to find on your own. With this driving tour, skip the tricky logistics and visit four villages in a single day. Admire the tiny canals of Rasiglia and stroll through Trevi before stopping in Bevagna and ending in the hamlet of Collepino on the slopes of Mt. Subasio.

Discover the Basilica of Saint Francis on this self-guided audio tour, exploring Giotto's painted masterpiece of medieval Assisi. Follow the saint's life through frescoes, symbolism, and sacred storytelling across both levels of the basilica. Highlights: * Follow the 28-fresco cycle of Saint Francis's life in the Upper Basilica * See the Crucifix of San Damiano, Sermon to the Birds, and Stigmata at La Verna * Descend into the Lower Basilica's darker, contemplative atmosphere * View the vault's allegories of Poverty, Chastity, Obedience, and Saint Francis in Glory * Explore Christ's childhood scenes in the right transept * End in the Chapel of Mary Magdalene, a mirror of spiritual transformation Learn how Giotto's workshop transformed sacred history into vivid human emotion through gesture, architecture, and color, in one of medieval Europe's greatest painted environments.