Overview
San Francesco was an extraordinary man and in this tour we will get to know the places where he lived and where he rests today. Together we will go to the discovery of a man and an extraordinary city.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
San Francesco Basilica Ticket
Entrance to the Sacred Convent of San Francesco
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Parcheggio Bus turistici prossimo al centro città. Parcheggio anche per auto e scale mobili peer raggiungere il centro. Accessibile anche ai disabili
What to expect
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Basilica di Santa Chiara
15 min
Place of burial of St. Clare preserves the Crucifix of San Damiano that spoke to St. Francis. Even in the days of mob fascinates by its simplicity and mysticism that emanates.
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Cattedrale di San Rufino
15 min
Place of the Baptism of San Francesco as well as one of the most fascinating Romanesque churches in Umbria. Its facade is a book yet to be interpreted for the quantity and quality of the fantastic figures that adorn it!
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Chiesa Nuova
15 min
Built in the 1600s and therefore "new", it preserves the remains of the presumed birthplace of San Francesco, which belonged to his father Pietro Bernardone.
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Piazza del Comune
10 min
The "living room" of the city shows the remains of the ancient Temple of Minerva, now the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, and the palaces of the free medieval municipality: Palazzo dei Priori, del Capitano del Popolo
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Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
30 min
The official biography of Saint Francis painted by Giotto and the shop is read as an open book through which to know the life and works of the Saint who has "refounded" the medieval Church. One of the absolute masterpieces of the art of all time and UNESCO patronage as the whole city of Assisi.
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Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
30 min
The beauty as a mirror of the soul that here rests his gaze on the works of Cimabue, Simone Martini, Lorenzetti and Giotto that talk to us about the relationship between St. Francis and Christ.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- The tour is accessible to disabled people if accompanied or provided with motor vehicles. The slopes are such as not to allow the individual disabled traveler to move easily independently on each site of the guided tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Assisi - in the footsteps of St. Francis
Can I cancel Assisi - in the footsteps of St. Francis for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
Parcheggio Bus turistici prossimo al centro città. Parcheggio anche per auto e scale mobili peer raggiungere il centro. Accessibile anche ai disabili
What's included?
- Local guide
What's not included?
- San Francesco Basilica Ticket
- Entrance to the Sacred Convent of San Francesco
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Basilica di Santa Chiara, Cattedrale di San Rufino, Chiesa Nuova, Piazza del Comune, Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian.
Operated by Umbria guida turistica ed escursionistica
