Assisi, City Highlights and Basilica of St. Francis tour
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Assisi, Italy
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- See UNESCO World Heritage Sites and hear about the local history of Assisi
- Suitable for all abilities—an easygoing walking tour for all ages
- Small group tour—plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and refreshments
- Learn all about the historic town of Assisi and its cultural significance in Italy
What's Included
- Official Assisi tour guide
- Entrance fee - Admission tickets to St. Francis Basilica
- gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Parcheggio Saba MatteottiPiazza Giacomo Matteotti, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy
The parking at the top of the city. Meeting point in fron of the tickets office
End point
- Papal Basilica and Sacred Convent of Saint Francis in AssisiPiazza Inferiore di S. Francesco, 2, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy
Itinerary
Cattedrale di San Rufino (Pass By)
1
Basilica di Santa Chiara
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chiesa Nuova
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Santa Maria sopra Minerva
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Centro Storico Di Assisi
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 19 reviews
Sharon_V, Mar 2026
Marica our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. She did a fantastic job teaching us about the life of St. Francis and the history of Assisi. This was one of our best tours since we have been in Italy. Thank you Marica!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Marica made such a positive impression. Her passion and knowledge truly bring the history of Assisi and the life of St. Francis to life.
We’re especially happy to know this was one of your best experiences in Italy — that means a lot to us! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Marica. Hope to welcome you again soon!
Linda_M, Feb 2026
Don't go to Assisi without doing this tour, it’s a must! So much history and valuable information that’s not possible to know without a local guide. Our guide was amazing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind words and wonderful recommendation! We're so pleased our guide brought Assisi's history to life for you. Reviews like yours mean everything to us. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Gilliane_T, Dec 2025
We had a wonderful experience on the Assisi tour. The town is absolutely beautiful, and the tour was very well organized. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing meaningful historical and cultural insights that truly brought Assisi to life. We especially appreciated walking from the upper part of Assisi down to the lower town, which made the experience much easier and more enjoyable as we were traveling with a senior. Highly recommend!
David_K, Oct 2025
Fabulous tour. Our guide was knowledgeable in several areas including history, religion, art, and architecture. Best guide I’ve ever had!!
patricia_t, Oct 2025
It’s such a beautiful village with so much history of extraordinary Saints. You could tell our guide was really in love with her town and its beautiful history. Bravo
ivan_t, May 2025
We have been in multiple tours, in all of them you always need to balance the experience, friendliness, knowledge of the area and ability to adapt to changes and be organized. Well, Maria Luciano has all of them, what a great person and guide you are, you also were very kind to our son Franchesco, inivited us for a coffee, gave away a few chocolates for our familiy and we never felt rushed to finish the tour.
Thank you for sharing more tips and details about the live of Saint Chiara and Saint Francis, now we are more in love with the live of them.
If you are in Assisi, please book your tour with her.
Marica thanks again for being so nice with my family, lots of blessings for you.
Gregory_L, May 2025
Our tour guide was knowledgeable. A local. Answered all our questions. Gave an overview of all the important highlights of Assisi and Francis.
Maureen_K, Feb 2025
This was a great introduction tour to Assisi by Francesca. She was very knowledgeable and her stories of history and the area were fascinating.
bcrigg, Nov 2024
The overall setting of Assisi was the Italy we wanted & expected to see. Very Historic.
The town itself is worth a few days to explore. We would like to have stayed longer & may return…
Lourdes_O, Oct 2024
We had a wonderful guide in Micaelo. He was from the area and extremely knowledgeable and patient. He also gave us additional information on all the areas we should visit in the town. Totally recommend this beautiful tour.
Debi_B, Apr 2024
We had a wonderful day learning the history, not just of Assisi, but of the entire Umbrian region. Marica was so passionate about the subject and the area, she made the day so much fun and interesting. We're so glad we were able to learn about this beautiful area! Lots of walking but plenty of times to rest, so it was easily done.
Cathi_D, Apr 2024
A lot of walking but our guide was awesome. He really knew the history of St Francis and Assisi. Well worth the trip
Brett_C, Apr 2024
Our guide, Werner, was very knowledgeable and easy to hear and understand. There were eight of us on the tour which meant we were able to move easily together. It was just the right length (2 hrs 45 min) and had six main stops and the distance covered was quite manageable. However, be prepared for long sets of stairs and ramps down to the Basilica of St. Francis at the end of the tour. We were able to get a taxi back easily. I highly recommend
this tour!
Rhyll_H, Aug 2023
We had Alessandra as our tour guide. She was so passionate about Assisi the history the art the restaurants and cafes for the best food. I highly recommend this trip. Assisi is my favourite place now
Donna_S, Jun 2023
Alessandra was a wonderful guide! She was very knowledgeable and could answer any questions. We would highly recommend this tour.
Judy_C, May 2023
This was a great tour. Marica added some great tidbits to sites and she expressed with with an Italian flair.
Elizabeth_S, Jun 2022
Great tour leader. Very knowledgeable and took us all over Assisi. We learned so much! We would definitely recommend this tour!
Sandra_N, Sep 2021
Our tour guide was awesome! He was very professional. Showed up on time. I really enjoyed his perspective on the life of St. Francis.
Sabine_P, Jun 2023
Nous n'avons pas retrouver notre groupe et n'avons pas pu suivre la visite nous avons été très déçus
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Bonjour Sabine,
Vous avez réservé une visite en anglais en pensant qu'elle était en français et vous vous êtes trompée de point de rencontre. Vous êtes allée à la Basilique de San Francesco alors que le point de rencontre était le parking Matteotti.
Le groupe était là et la visite était terminée. Nous vous avons même téléphoné. Il est important de lire à l'avance ce que vous achetez et de lire attentivement les bons qui contiennent toutes les informations.
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