Overview
This is a tour that runs through the upper part of Assisi, the least known and oldest part of the city.
The perfect harmony of the urban landscape and its natural setting culminate in the visit of the Basilica of San Francisco, which is a painted theater that shows the lives of the men and women who inhabited this city 800 years ago.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tickets and audios for the Basilica
All fees and/or taxes
Tips
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting point is the fountain located in Plaza San Rufino
End point
The visit will end at the façade of the Basilica Superiro de San Francisco
What to expect
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Cattedrale di San Rufino
30 min
The most enigmatic facade from medieval times on top of the remains of a Roman sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Cupra or Bona Mater. Remains of a Roman road that connected with the Forum Square that we will visit next
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Piazza del Comune
30 min
The Roman temple of Minerva was the main building in the forum square. In front of it, another temple dedicated to Castor and Pollux and a court-altar completed the complex. Later the medieval palaces of Priori and Popolo were added. In the Torre del Popolo, medieval measures that guaranteed respect for local laws stand out.
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Chiesa di Santa Margherita
30 min
We will pass through the streets of the upper part of Assisi where the female monasteries of the city were concentrated and we will reach the viewpoint in front of the small church of Santa Margarita from where we can see the Basilica of San Francesco and in the distance the city of Perugia. The view is lost in the green of the landscape where the olive trees and cypresses are lost in the forests that surround Assisi
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Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
1 hour
Finally we will arrive at the medieval essence of the city of Assisi. The remains of the great Saint Francis rest here and Italian visual culture was born here. More than 10,000 square meters of mural paintings. The most prestigious artists of the late 13th and early 14th centuries gathered in this imposing building that tells us about the daily life of those years: the fashion, the appearance of the houses and palaces, even the language of the hands. and gestures of the figures that express sadness, anger, despair and also gratitude, wisdom, protection. A true book of the human condition. Please note: Sundays and holidays explanation of the Basilica from outside and free entry
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Guided tour of Roman and Medieval Assisi
Can I cancel Guided tour of Roman and Medieval Assisi 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 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is the fountain located in Plaza San Rufino
What's included?
- Tickets and audios for the Basilica
What's not included?
- Tips
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cattedrale di San Rufino, Piazza del Comune, Chiesa di Santa Margherita, Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Begoña Sánchez
