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Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi

Assisi, Italy
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The ornate Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi is often so busy with tourists and pilgrims that it is hard to get a sense of the saint’s contemplative spirit and deep humility. Experience authentic Franciscan spirituality with this small-group guided tour of Saint Francis’ most significant yet peaceful sanctuaries outside the medieval walls of Assisi, including the San Damiano Monastery, Porziuncola chapel, and Carceri Hermitage.
  • Experience the peaceful atmosphere of Assisi’s quieter Franciscan sights
  • Visit three of the most important Franciscan monasteries and chapels
  • Learn more about the life and spirituality of the saint with a guide
  • Convenient transportation to sanctuaries outside Assisi’s historic center

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Transport
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Basilica of Saint Clare
    P.za Santa Chiara, 1, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

    In front of the St. Claire Basilica near the fountaine

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

San Damiano

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Eremo Delle Carceri

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0
based on 6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great contemplative experience

shoreland, Jun 2025
Werner was excellent in showing us around, giving us time where we wanted to stop . Very knowledgeable of all there was to see and experience. Wished we could have sat longer in the silence of the woods like St Francis

Experiencing the life of St Francis

Barb_K, Oct 2024
The entire experience of learning more about St Francis’s life. Our tour guide was especially competent.

Wonderful Experience

John_G, May 2024
The excursion was interesting, informative and very well done by our private tour gude who was very knowledgeable and personable.

Encountered St Francis of Assisi

Robert_B, Oct 2023
First, Francesca was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about Francis and Assisi, and attentive to what we hoped to experience by visiting these 3 sites. I wish the tour was a little longer to allow for more "contemplative" time - particularly Eremo della Carceri (which was wonderful: beautiful statues of Francis, Francis' bed, quiet grounds...) and San Damiano (both were peaceful & uncrowded in contrast with the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli/Porziuncola which was extremely crowded and packed with tour groups). We were 2 couples of family and the transportation was in a comfortable private van. We were very happy with the overall experience.
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