Assisi private tour with a local guide

Piazza Inferiore di San Francesco, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy, Assisi, Italy
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

A "must do" when you visit Assisi is seeing the beautiful Basilica of St. Francis, built in the XIII century and characterized by two different and complementary parts, the Lower Church and the Upper Church. Once you are inside, try to spot the wonderful frescoes by various artists including Simone Martini, Giotto and his school!Follow your guide through via San Francesco to reach the medieval Piazza del Comune, where you can see the Temple of Minerva dating back to the first century B.C., a true jewel of ancient art.The tour continues towards the New Church, built in 600 on the birthplace of S. Francis. Walk around the church to get to the Oratory of St. Francis Piccolino, inside which (according to legend) the Saint was born.Walking along Corso Mazzini, you will then arrive in Piazza S. Chiara, overlooked by the Basilica of St. Clare. Inside it, you will admire the remains of the Saint and the beautiful wooden crucifix which, according to legend, spoke to S. Francis.

What to remember

Important info

  • Please note that this tour does not include entrance to sites that require an entrance fee (in case you decide to visit some of them, you can buy your ticket on the spot)
  • Please note that the access to the Basilica might be subject to last-minute changes depending on religious events/celebrations
  • Please note that this is a walking tour only. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes during the tour
  • Please cover up your shoulders inside the Basilica
included
What's included
included-item
Entrance to the Basilica of St. Francis. Private tour. Expert tour guide
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Entrance to other museums, churches and palaces (if you want to visit anything else, please ask your guide and buy your ticket on the spot)
know before you go
Know Before You Go
Highlights

See the world-famous Basilica of St. Francis dating back to the XIII century. Marvel at the beautiful medieval Piazza del Comune with the Temple of Minerva. Spot the New Church and the Oratory of St. Francis Piccolino, where - as the legend says - the Saint was born. Walk to Piazza S. Chiara, overlooked by the Basilica of St. Clare

Operating days

Every day except Sunday

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point

Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Rivista San Francesco Assisi.