Assisi Private Walking Tour: Explore St. Francis Basilica and Old Town's Historical Monuments

Embark on a personalised tour of Assisi with your own private guide. Explore the renowned landmarks of Assisi on a bespoke walking tour, weaving through the charming lanes to the characteristic plazas of the Old Town. Marvel at ancient Roman relics, time-worn stone dwellings, and impressive frescoes.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica di Santa Chiara - The Basilica of Saint Clare is a church dedicated to and contains the remains of Saint Clare of Assisi, a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi and founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, known today as the Order of Saint Clare.
What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Headsets for visiting the Basilica of Saint Francis (2,50 euro per person)
Additional Information
  • 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
  • Please notice: on Sundays, big Catholic holidays and National holidays, guided tours inside the…
Location
Piazza Santa Chiara
In front of Basilica of St. Clare near the fountain
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ralph_d
Sep 15, 2024
Would 100% recommend this illuminating tour of the most amazing town. - The sites of Assisi were brilliantly brought to life by our brilliant guide Daniella. Her English was excellent and she skillfully illuminated our walking tour with interesting historical detail. Daniella also provided lots of contemporary detail and interest to our tour. All our family loved the tour and would 100% recommmend it.
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Gerardc834
Sep 12, 2024
This is a wonderful walking tour and I will recommend Barbara and your company to all friends visiting Assisi - Barbara Bellini was friendly and very knowledgeable. I learned much about painters from medieval to renaissance times. I had fun and she told the history for me. I will return in sept 2025 with friends
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James_m
Aug 3, 2024
A tour and a half - I studied the life of St. Francis and the life of Claire before I came. I did my homework. Alessandra, my tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the lives of Francis and Claire, the memorable events, their circumstances, and all the characters that played vital roles. Thus, as we walked the Basilica of St. Claire, for instance, it all came alive. There, hanging there, was the Cross that spoke to Francis. Alessandra explained that in the Middle Ages there was no film, radio or TV; no video, iPhone or internet. The paintings, statues, frescoes, served as cultural textbooks as it were. Alessandra ‘read’ these to me which gave me great context for understanding the lives and times of Claire and Francis. Then, of course, there are the samadhis of Claire and Francis. These are sacred sites of the first order. Alessandra showed me the way there and gave me as much time as needed to personally pay my respects. Then there is the artwork. The Basilica of St. Francis. We spent a good deal of time there. It is simply too much to take in in one visit, but Alessandra gave a terrific head start. Cimabaue, Giotto. She told me the back stories behind their creations. She also explained the stories their artwork represented. Then she explained how different materials faded at different rates (wet vs dry frescoes) and how paints containing more iron oxidize creating a photo negative effect. On our walk through Assisi - St Claire’s Basilica is on the east and St Francis’s is on the west- Alessandra was very helpful in pointing out the best shops, where to get information, where to catch buses and taxis, and which public performances were upcoming. Please understand that there is a lot more I gained. Actually I am leaving out most of the tour, but I hope you get the feeling that it was a tour and a half by any standard and one I recommend most highly.
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Jennifer
Jul 16, 2024
Amazing sites with incredible stories and history brought to life by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. - Our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and absolutely lovely. We were given so much information in a captivating way and were invited to ask any questions. We were made to feel comfortable and reassured we could take the tour at the pace that suited us and have breaks (it was very hot). It was amazing to see such beautiful sites and we had a very mixed group of teenagers, young people in their 20s and parents and she managed to engage and hold all of our attention. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Suzanneg274
Jun 6, 2024
Excellent Tour - Antonella was an excellent tour guide. Bright and accommodating to our needs. We were a group of six. You could feel her passion for Assisi and the artwork she shared with us. This is an excellent tour of the town and the historical landmarks. 2 hours.
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Mw45140
May 29, 2024
Highly recommended- Guide Alessandra was Great. - Our guides Alessandra was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable of the history of Assisi and the local churches. The information on St Clare and St Francis was a highlight. Highly recommend as long as you request Alessandra
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Jennifer_w
May 28, 2024
2-3 hour private tour in Assisi - This was an excellent private walking tour in Assisi focused on St Francis. Margherite was very knowledgable and fun to spend a few hours with. I highly recommend Margherite.
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Steve_s
May 27, 2024
Informative and so interesting - Our guide is so proud of where she lives, and the City she loves. Really made a huge difference. Offered insight into St. Francis' life and accomplishments, as well as the history of Assisii itself.
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Gretchen_v
May 26, 2024
Inspiring tour - Wonderful insights by our guide. Beautiful city. Very inspiring history of St Francis and St. Clare.
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Joan_l
Oct 4, 2024
No guide needed in Assisi - Francesca, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable, but I did not think the tour was worth $40 per person. The guide spent too much time explaining and I don't believe enough places were covered. We did not have headsets so it was difficult at times to understand. I think you can navigate assisi without a guide. A waste of money.
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From $239 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).