Assisi Guided Tour
Assisi Guided Tour
The city of origin of St. Francis of Assisi is an important pilgrimage location for many, but it also surprises those who are not believers. We'll spend three hours walking around the city and stepping back in time to find out about the founder of the Franciscan order and the order of Saint Clare.
We'll meet in the Piazza Giacomo Matteotti to begin our Assisi guided tour. Inside, where the remains of the Italian saint rest, we'll learn more about the life of Saint Clare.
Our next stop will be the Chiesa Nuova, constructed on the site of St. Francis of Assisi's family home. Although this old home has been converted into a church, the three portals that gave access to the house and the ground floor where St. Francis worked are still preserved.
The tour will continue to the Temple of Minerva, located in Piazza del Comune, whose origins date back to the first century BC. Built in honour of the goddess of war, it was converted into a church centuries later as was the case with the Agrippa Pantheon in Rome.
After leaving the temple, we'll arrive at the two most important visits, the Upper Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and the Lower Basilica of St. Francis. We'll dedicate half an hour to each of them, stopping to take in all of the details that form the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Upper Basilica will surprise you with its bright and spacious character, as opposed to the darkness and limited space of the Lower Basilica. We'll explore its many chapels and the crypt containing the mortal remains of St. Francis.
The tour will end outside the Lower Basilica of St. Francis, after having visited the main corners of this city.
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English speaking guide
Not included
Entry to the St. Francis of Assisi Basilica: € 2.50 (US$ 2.55) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Umbria Con Me
Corporate name: UMBRIA CON ME S.A.S. DI
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
Where does the activity end?
Lower Basilica of St. Francis
