Top Assisi Walking Tours

See the highlights of Assisi without the hassle of following a map and guidebook with this guided walking tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica di San Francesco, Basilica of St. Claire, and other historic churches. Take in the Roman temple in Piazza del Comune and views of Rocca Maggiore as you learn about Assisi's history and cultural treasures. Note the dress code and limited access on certain holidays.

Make the most of your time and cover Assisi’s top sights in just a few hours on this private walking tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow streets of the old town and learn about the city’s multilayered past as you view ancient Roman ruins and medieval buildings. Pay homage to Assisi’s famous patron saint at the Basilica of St Francis, which boasts one of Italy’s finest collections of church art. Stop as often as you like and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide.

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.

Explore the enchanting city of Assisi with a self-guided walking tour that brings you closer to the life of St. Francis and Clare. This 2-hour adventure spans 2.7 km, taking you through 8 captivating stops, including the Basilica di San Francesco and the historic Piazza del Comune. With an interactive audio guide, quizzes to engage your mind, and a smart map to guide your journey, you can discover the rich history and stunning beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site at your own pace. - Enjoy a self-paced walking tour with no groups or pressure - Complete 8 interactive quizzes as you explore the city - Tour duration of approximately 2 hours, covering 2.7 km - Available daily, suitable for all weather conditions

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.

A wealthy young man renouces his wealth in a public square, a teenage girl escapes through a door of the dead by moonlight, and a cycling champion hides forged documents in his bicycle frame. This self-guided audio walking tour of Assisi traces these stories through the actual streets where they happened. The tour covers about 3km, mostly downhill, with stories at every stop from a Roman amphitheater buried under medieval houses to the internet-age saint buried in his jeans and sneakers. Start whenever you like, pause for truffle pasta or shopping, and pick up right where you left off. 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. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with your audio walking tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's nothing to lose. If you want to understand Assisi rather than just photograph it, this is your walk.

Assisi is saturated with history and art, much of which you'll miss out on if you visit on your own. With this digital guide, enjoy the freedom of a self-guided visit while gaining a better understanding of the town and its cultural treasures via audio narration and text commentary. Begin at the time you prefer and explore at your own pace with your smart device and headphones. The guide also includes helpful dining recommendations curated by a local insider.

Wander the streets of Assisi with your local guide and learn about the history of this special place. See the best-preserved Roman temple in Italy—the Piazza del Comune—and spot the Rocca Maggiore from on top of its hill overlooking the town. Visit the Basilica di Santa Chiara and Duomo di San Rufino, and enter the Basilica of St. Francis with included admission to see Saint Francis’s tomb.

Escape the crowds in Assisi and head to the scenic hillsides for a wine tasting overlooking the Umbria Valley. Connect with a local winemaking family and take a stroll through the estate’s vineyards and olive trees to enjoy the views. Then relax over an al fresco wine tasting featuring four different organic wines served with a selection of bruschette, extra-virgin olive oil, local cheeses and cold cuts.

Break up your sightseeing in Assisi and head to the woods with a local forager and trained pups to hunt truffles, one of the area's most prized specialties. Join your host for a woodland walk as you learn about the tricks and techniques for sussing out these delicacies, plus watch as the truffle dogs sniff their way through the underbrush on the hunt for "black gold". Ideal for families, nature lovers, and gourmands, this experience is easy to pair with a cultural or food tour.

Discover the wine of Assisi during a tasting session, then finish on a high note with a picnic amid panoramic vineyards. Taking place at the SAIO Assisi “cantina” just outside the city, the 2-person experience starts with an intro to the estate’s wine and continues with a self-guided stroll through their vineyards to a lookout point; postcard-perfect views, a picnic of local produce, and your favorite wine awaits.

Follow the spiritual journey of Assisi through the lives of two inspiring figures: St. Francis, the patron saint of peace and simplicity, and Carlo Acutis, the young Italian blessed known for his faith and devotion. Visit the most important places connected to their stories with a local guide. Highlights - Discover the spiritual heritage of Assisi through St. Francis and Carlo Acutis - Visit the places connected to the life and legacy of Carlo Acutis - See the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, where Carlo Acutis is buried - Visit the Church of San Rufino and the place connected to Carlo Acutis - Explore the Basilica of St. Francis and admire its extraordinary artworks - Learn stories of faith, simplicity and inspiration from your local guide

Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable guides will provide historical insights and captivating anecdotes, allowing you to fully appreciate the rich heritage of Assisi. Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere, revel in the natural beauty, and experience the cultural tapestry that makes Assisi a truly remarkable destination. Due to the exposition of the remains of St. Francis, guided tours of the basilica will be suspended from February 15, 2026, to April 6, 2026. The guide will provide an explanation from outside, and then visitors will be able to enter on their own.

While Assisi is best known for its Saint Francis-related sites, it's also a fantastic place to get a taste for Italian cuisine. This guided tour will take you and a small group of fellow visitors to three different artisanal food spots, where you'll learn about—and sample—a variety of locally produced treats.

Make the most of your time in Assisi and cover the hill town's top three basilicas in just a few hours with this private tour. Visit the soaring Basilica of St. Claire before transferring to the valley below to admire the frescoed Porziuncola. End with a tour of the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Francis to marvel at its art and architecture and learn more about the life of one of Italy’s most beloved saints.

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.

The UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Francis is packed with important art and architecture. Skip the boring guidebook and instead visit this treasure with a guide who can bring its history to life. Learn about works by Giotto, Cimabue, and other top artists plus hear about the life and legacy of St. Francis as you explore the Upper and Lower Churches in just an hour.

Why come to Assisi? Because Assisi is pure spirituality. Saint Francis and Saint Clare made it famous 800 years ago and in modern times Blessed Carlo Acutis chose it as the “eternal home” for their mortal remains. Because Assisi is a box of surprises for those who love Art. The beauty of its monuments is complemented by the tranquility that is breathed in its streets. Assisi is a town immersed in the green of its olive trees and the harmony of its landscape. For its Spirituality, Art, Beauty and Nature you will not be able to stop coming to Assisi.

Thanks to this day trip, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the Umbrian food and wine traditions. In the morning, together with the truffle hunter and his truffle hound, you'll learn everything regarding the truffle: the different types of truffle, the seasons in which they grow, their cultivation, their value, the tools needed to take them out of the ground, and much more about this ancient Umbrian tradition. At the end, enjoy a delicious tasting of truffle and other typical products - wine included. In the afternoon, you'll visit a renowned oil mill and winery in Montefalco and there, you'll have an interesting guided tour in which you'll learn all the details regarding the Umbrian production of olive oil and its wine traditions, followed by a tasting of their products. NB: The truffle hunting experience and the visit to the oil mill take place at different places. The standard option doesn't include transfer services for reaching both places or hotel pick-up and drop-off.

The Basilica of Saint Francis is the most-renowned church of Assisi, a breathtaking masterpiece of medieval art and architecture. Discover the secrets of Saint Francis, who lived the high-spirited life typical of a wealthy young man until he had a mystical vision of Jesus Christ, and decided to dedicate his whole existence to the poor and sick people. Admire the marvellous frescoes painted by Giotto, father of modern realistic art, "the most sovereign master of painting in his time”. Visit the Upper Church, slender and bright thanks to its Gothic style and the colorful glass windows, and the Lower Church, where the mortal remains of Saint Francis are preserved among amazing frescoes by the greatest Italian artists of the Middle Ages, like Cimabue and Simone Martini.

Perfect for foodies and wine enthusiasts, this private tour, hosted at a family-run winery and balsamic vinegar producer, offers a glimpse into Italy’s culinary traditions. Following pickup at your Assisi hotel, head to the facility, and go for a behind-the-scenes tour of both winemaking and vinegar-making areas. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy generous pours of wine alongside traditional nibbles like cheese, salami, just-baked bruschetta, and local olive oil.

On this behind-the-scenes tour of the family-run Tili winery in Assisi, you won’t just have the chance to enjoy multiple glasses of organic, locally made wine. You’ll also go for a tour of the vineyard and facilities, will learn the ins and outs of the winemaking process, and will even enjoy a light meal, featuring bruschetta, cheese and salami, and other traditional nibbles.

Discover the spiritual heart of Assisi with a private guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis, one of Italy’s most important religious and artistic landmarks. Explore the masterpieces of Giotto, Cimabue and other great medieval artists with a licensed local guide. Highlights - Visit the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi - Discover the Upper and Lower Basilicas and their extraordinary artworks - Admire masterpieces by Giotto, Cimabue and medieval masters - Learn the life, history and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi - Enjoy a private experience with a knowledgeable local guide - Discover hidden details often missed by independent visitors