Overview
See the highlights of Assisi on a 6-hour tour with a knowledgeable local guide.This small group tour will allow you to know about the most authentic places to feel the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional guide (3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan only for the afternoon tour
Lunch
Entrance fees (€ 2,50 per person)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of lower entrance of St. Francis Basilica
Good to know
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 Basilica of St. Francis ar forbidden. You guide will explain to you the church from outside, and you will enter alone on silence.
What to expect
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Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
45 min
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi, a town in the Umbria region in central Italy, where Saint Francis was born and died
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Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
45 min
This bright and spacious basilica consists of a single four-bay nave with cross-vaulted ceiling bordered with patterns of crosses and leaves, a transept and a polygonal apse. The four ribbed vaults are decorated alternately with golden stars on a blue background and paintings.
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Santa Maria sopra Minerva
30 min
The Temple of Minerva is an ancient Roman building. It currently houses a church, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, built in 1539 and renovated in Baroque style in the 17th century.
The temple was built in the 1st century by will of Gnaeus Caesius and Titus Caesius Priscus, who were two of the city's quattuorviri and also financed the construction. -
Chiesa Nuova
30 min
Erected in 1615 on the remains of a building believed to be the home of St. Francis. The building’s architecture design is from the Renaissance period. The façade, built of brick, is divided by four pillars supporting a Doric entablature, with attic gable, above which rises a hemispherical dome.
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Basilica di Santa Chiara
30 min
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.
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Eremo Delle Carceri
30 min
It's located 4km away from the center of Assisi. The white building nestles in a quiet lane surrounded by mountains. This is the hermitage of the Carceri where St. Francis and his followers were praying and meditating. "Eremo" means hermitage in Italian
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San Damiano
30 min
San Damiano is a church with a monastery near Assisi, Italy. Built in the 12th century, it was the first monastery of the Order of Saint Clare, where Saint Clare built her community.
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Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
1 hour
Built on a grandiose scale, the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli is the seventh largest Christian church. Its magnificence may be at odds with the simplicity preached by St Francis himself but the flocks of pilgrims coming to visit the primitive Porziuncola chapel and the Cappella del Transito called for a building that was able to accomodate the faithful.
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
- Please notice: on Sundays, big Catholic holidays and National holidays, guided tours inside the Basilica of St. Francis ar forbidden. You guide will explain to you the church from outside, and you will enter alone on silence.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Assisi Full day tour including St Francis Basilica and Porziuncola
Can I cancel Assisi Full day tour including St Francis Basilica and Porziuncola for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start?
In front of lower entrance of St. Francis Basilica
What's included?
- Professional guide (3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan only for the afternoon tour
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Entrance fees (€ 2,50 per person)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Chiesa Nuova, Basilica di Santa Chiara, Eremo Delle Carceri, San Damiano, Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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