Top Umbria Cultural Tours

Explore one of Umbria's finest medieval hilltop cities on your own terms with this audio and written guide created by a local. Load it onto your phone and navigate Perugia's Etruscan walls, the sweeping Piazza IV Novembre, the underground Rocca Paolina fortress, and the narrow lanes connecting them—all at your own pace, with a knowledgeable local voice providing context along the way.

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!

Hop on an e-bike for a tour that combines Orvieto history and culture with tastings of local wine and food. You’ll pedal with ease behind a local guide, and follow a route that takes in sights of Orvieto Cathedral and the Church of San Giovenale. Stop to visit the Orvieto Underground with a prebooked ticket, soak up views from Rocca Albornoziana, and spend time in an ancient wine cellar, too.

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.

Take a group tour of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi and learn about its history and significance. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most famous and important churches in Italy, filled with frescoes and paintings by famous artists. Enter the tomb of St. Francis, visit the friary cloister, and explore the upper church all built for one of the most revered saints in Christianity.

Visit the Pozzo della Cava in Orvieto with a pre-booked admission ticket that illuminates the history of Orvieto. Learn about the ancient Etruscans, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance as the Pozzo reveals layers of history in the underground complex.

The medieval hill town of Assisi is rich in art and history, but most visitors don’t explore farther than the Basilica of St. Francis. With this walking tour, delve into both the UNESCO-listed church and the town’s other cultural treasures with the insights of a guide. Admire the basilica inside and out, plus visit the Basilica of St. Claire, the birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi’s spectacular Roman temple, and more.

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.

Stretch your sightseeing time and avoid the midday heat and crowds with this evening e-bike tour through Orvieto’s clifftop old town. Cycle past the city’s magnificent cathedral to the Rocca Albornoziana fortress to take in the bird’s-eye views over the surrounding countryside. Then touch on an ancient Etruscan necropolis and get a glimpse of Orvieto’s oldest church before relaxing over a traditional dinner overlooking the Duomo.

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.

Orvieto’s soaring cathedral and underground warren of ancient tunnels and caverns are two of the city’s highlights. Explore both in a single visit with this guided tour with just 15 people. Avoid the hassle of keeping up with a large group and delve into the history and architecture of Orvieto’s magnificent Duomo before venturing below the streets to discover a hidden network of hand-dug tunnels, some dating back to the Etruscan era.

- See all the important sights of Assisi in a different way - Discover the city aboard an excitingand vintage Ape Calessino tuk - tuk - 1.30 hour Assisi tour with audioguides in different languages - Departure from Assisi and Santa Maria degli Angeli hotels included Experience a unique emotion on board the Ape Calessino to admire the city's major monuments: Basilica of Santa Chiara, Chiesa Nuova (birthplace of San Francesco), Piazza del Comune and Minerva. Roman Amphitheater, Rocca Maggiore, Cathedral of San Rufino, Piazza Vescovado and the Basilica of San Francesco

On this tour of historic Orvieto, you won’t just see what lies above-ground: instead, follow your guide on a subterranean exploration through Orvieto’s caves, which number in the hundreds and have hosted settlements since Etruscan times. Then, continue onwards to another traditional experience: Sample artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, wines, and pasta, and tour the owner’s private wine cellars after your meal.

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.

Book transportation to visit one of Assisi's most beautiful places. The Carceri Hermitage is one of the must-sees if you come to Assisi. The Eremo delle Carceri, a serene and sacred retreat nestled on the slopes of Monte Subasio, just outside Assisi. This peaceful hermitage, surrounded by ancient oak trees and tranquil nature, was a beloved refuge of St. Francis of Assisi and his followers. Here, they sought solitude, prayer, and communion with God in the simplicity of nature. As you walk through the narrow pathways and stone structures, you'll sense the deep spirituality that still permeates this place. The small chapels, caves, and cells reflect the humble and ascetic lifestyle that St. Francis and the early Franciscans embraced. Notice the simplicity of the surroundings, which echoes their commitment to a life of poverty and contemplation.

Discover the Spiritual Majesty of St. Francis Basilica in Assisi with Our Exclusive Private Tour Embark on a profound journey through the heart of Assisi with our meticulously crafted St. Francis Basilica Private Tour, led by an official guide who will unlock the secrets and stories behind this sacred sanctuary.

Perched on a clifftop high above the plain, Orvieto is one of the most striking towns in Umbria. Make the most of your time in this ancient city with this private walking tour that covers the main sights in just hours. Marvel at the Duomo, ranked among Italy’s most beautiful cathedrals, and take in the old town from the depths of St. Patrick’s Well to the heights of Torre del Moro.

Enjoy an intimate introduction to Perugia and its key sights when you embark on a small-group walking tour of the Umbrian capital. Settled since Etruscan times, the city is renowned for its wealth of historical artifacts. In the company of your guide, stroll along its ancient town walls, admire the medieval–era Fontana Maggiore, explore the Rocca Paolina and its underground passageways, and more. As you go, learn more about the city’s history, and its lively present, from your guide.

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.

An unusual way to visit Assisi, aboard an exciting vintage tuk-tuk by Ape Calessino. Book this fantastic experience!

Maximize time in Umbria with a private walking tour of Todi, a hilltop town in the Tiber Valley. Learn about the town’s history, including its prosperity during the Middle Ages, as you see landmarks including the Cathedral of Saint Mary. Skip the hassle of navigating and follow your local guide.

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.

Experience your ASSISI vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest, and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date, plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours, and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties. There is no need to book or to be present at a specific time or date. The Audioguide can be downloaded and used immediately, it never expires, and any date/time indicated here is not binding!